Session List (example from previous Odyssey)

Wednesday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 104
Session C002: Package Design is Not Tooling Design: Design Considerations for Manufacturing
Andy Caligiuri, Arden Software North America

Why is it best to review carton design and layout with a tooling manufacturer before getting customer approval? Understand what can go right and what can go wrong in the manufacturing of tooling as it relates to success on a diecutter. Learn what to consider before submitting your final design to the customer. Carton design and layout have a huge impact on the ability to make tooling that allows the diecutter to be successful. See examples of designs/layouts and the effects they have on tooling as it relates to the converting process.

Wednesday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 104
Session C005: Challenge the Experts (Folding Carton)
Panel: John Dickison, Bobst North America Inc.; Dave West, Essential Products; Rick Harbaugh, Michigan Lasercut; Chris Leary, W.H. Leary

Bring your problems and questions to challenge the experts. This panel will share information concerning material or substrate options; recommended types of press; recommended tooling, punches, rule, ejection material; and special techniques to get the job done. Don’t keep struggling with the same difficult cutting job every time.

Wednesday 10:30a-11:15a
Location: Techshop
Session T007: IADD “Diemakers Rule” Die Shop: Folding Carton
Kevin Carey, Die-Cutting Works, Inc.

What goes into making a folding carton die? Have you seen the process take place inside of a die shop? See what goes into making folding carton dies and related tools. From the initial CAD design to the finished product, this program will show every step to a finished set of tooling. We will demonstrate techniques, using automated equipment, along with the traditional manual techniques, giving you a better understanding of the complexities of these precision tools.

Wednesday 2:30p-3:15p
Location: Techshop
Session T011: Why Steel, How Steel
Steve Schroder, Michigan Lasercut
Machinery: Delta Diemaking Router LGT1613

This session will discuss the benefits of using steel counters and the best practices for making steel counter plates.

Thursday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 105
Session C015: 100% Performance in Stripping with Latest Technologies
Joachim Jakob, Boxplan; James Bannister, Bobst North America Inc.

Learn how to achieve maximum functionality and performance in the manufacturing of stripping forms and in the production of diecutters. Learn how practical experience from diecutters can positively influence the production of the stripping dies. Find out which modern solutions in the stripping forms help so that all waste can be effectively stripped in every diecutting production. The result should be the production of suitable “ready-for-run” tools that make subsequent, time-consuming modifications to the diecutters superfluous.

Thursday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 105
Session C018: Common Sense Solutions for Blanking Issues
Rick Harbaugh, Michigan Lasercut

The goal of this seminar is to present comprehensive solutions for the most common issues facing our industry in regard to blanking jobs. The seminar will include such topics as layout parameters, job preparation, lower tooling costs, tooling specification and blanking concept and theory.

Thursday 2:30p-3:15p
Location: Techshop
Session T021: New Technologies and Tips for Quick Changeover from One Carton Job to the Next
Richard McDonald & Jeff Wilcox, PPC Technologies & Solutions LLC (PPCTS)
Machinery: Smartfold 1100SL ULTRA XL Folder Gluer

With run sizes getting smaller, it is important to be able to move on to the next job as quickly as possible. With the multitude of stations and set-ups involved, folder/gluer efficiency is a must. This program will take attendees through the process of going from one job to next and include recommended procedures and new technologies available for quick changeovers and makereadies.

Thursday 3:30p-4:15p
Location: Techshop
Session T022: How to Improve Your Production Up-Time and Safety by Using Technology
Howard Mead, CCM Die Supply
Machinery: Perivo’s Three Level Chase Loader and Quicklock System

Our industry seems to be driven by developments within print. Diecutting still is an art form where people are the key ingredient for success. We need to ensure working practices and technology inspire future generations.

Friday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Techshop
Session T030: Inspection, Detection, and Rejection – New Advances in Quality Control for Your Folder/Gluer
Bernie Czerwinski, American International Machinery: Mauro Consalvi, EyeC; Chris Raney, Baumer hhs
Machinery: Signature “Sig-Check” Compact Folder Gluer with New EyeC ProofRunner Inspection System & hhs Xtend Gluing and Quality Control

Today, it is more important than ever to maximize yields to save costs and decrease waste. Folding/gluing is the final stage of production, so it is vital to have a reliable inspection system in place. This presentation will cover how a print and die-cut inspection system can work in conjunction with the folder/gluer and help provide a quality carton with the utmost consistency. Watch this system live on the folder/gluer and see a demonstration of how it detects even the slightest flaws in the print, die-cut, or gluing.

Friday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 103
Session C025: Reverse Cutting Technologies
John Weiss, Marbach America Inc.

Have you ever turned away business, including a reverse cut, solely because you were unsure of quality and makeready time involved? We can show you how to improve the control of depth on reverse cut so you can accept that work, with the assurance of a happy customer.

Wednesday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 103
Session C001: Stump the Techs (Foil Stamping & Embossing)
Panel: Mutt Wilson, Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc.; Carlos Patino, Bobst North America Inc.; Craig Robinson, Trojan Litho

Expert technicians will discuss the best makeready and foil stamping/embossing techniques for a variety of applications. The panel will discuss difficult-to-stamp substrates, foil over UV coating, foil over digital printing and more. The panel encourages attendees to bring their own challenging jobs and hear solutions for those particular applications.

Wednesday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 105
Session C006: Matching Applications with the Right Foil and/or Coating Technology
Panel: Ross Hutchison, UEI Group; David Rose, Sakurai USA; Scott Tacosik, Kurz Transfer Products L.P.

An array of options are available to achieve high-visibility enhancements such as metallic finishes and specialty coatings. This includes hot foil, cold foil, digital foil and coatings and specialty screen coating technologies. The panel will discuss the technologies available and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Thursday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 103
Session C013: Ask the Experts (Cold Foil Process)
Panel: Mike King, Eagle Systems; Michael Rivera, K Laser Technology; Stefan Congram, Cartamundi USA

Applications for sheet-fed cold foil are growing, especially for specialty folding carton work. Our expert panel on cold foil will be available to answer questions on everything from paper stock and proper adhesives to equipment and foil. Bring your cold foil jobs and questions, discuss challenges and successes with cold foil and learn the latest techniques for success when running cold foil jobs.

Thursday 10:30a-11:15a
Location: Techshop
Session T019: Tips, Procedures and Features to Cut Makeready and Set-up Time by as Much as 50%
Michael Aumann and Mutt Wilson, Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc.
Machinery: ApexFoil Foil Stamping, Embossing, and Diecutting Press

Press runs are shorter and expected turnaround times are decreasing. Consistent, achievable procedures and new technology will help decrease press set-up and makeready times. Topics covered will include techniques and accessories that can speed the makeready process, along with new features in the market that address the key properties of foil stamping and diecutting: Time, Temperature and Tonnage. Learn about new patented features to control these three Ts.

Friday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 103
Session C023: Foil Waste Disposal and Sustainability
Calvin Frost, Channeled Resources

The disposal of used hot stamping and cold foil has been a challenge for many years. This program will discuss a new partnership between the FSEA and Channeled Resources Group (CSG) to provide sustainable alternatives for used or obsolete foil rolls that can help eliminate the need for landfill disposal.

Friday 11:45a-12:30p
Location: Techshop
Session T029: Diecutting, Stripping and Folding/Gluing – All in One Pass
Kevin Moll & John Kinniry, B & R Moll Inc.
Machinery: Moll Flex-Cut Rotary Die Cutter System with inline Folder/Gluer

This session showcases a rotary diecutting system where sheets will be diecut and then move directly into a folder/gluer to be properly folded and glued in one pass. The demo will show how flexible rotary dies are used for fast, quality diecutting and stripping without the use of conventional dieboards and rule.

Wednesday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 103
Session C004: Creating Accurate Machine Specs for Rotary Diecutters
Rick Putch, National Steel Rule Co.

Rotary diecutters come in many different sizes, along with peripheral equipment designed to increase throughput. Accurate measurements for cylinder size, rule heights, bolt hole layout, stacking and unitizing are needed for successful die construction. This session will benefit diemakers as well as corrugated management personnel.

Thursday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 104
Session C014: Challenge the Experts (Corrugated Panel)
Panel: Rick Putch, National Steel Rule Co.; Guy Earley, Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc.; Mike Leonard, Pratt Industries

Bring your corrugated diemaking or diecutting problems and let our experts help you find solutions. Our experts will share information concerning diecutting and diemaking corrugated paperboard; recommended type of press; recommended tooling, punches, rule, ejection material; and special techniques. Don’t keep struggling with the same cutting job.

Thursday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 104
Session C017: Vacuum-Assisted Diecutting: Nick-Free Tooling Techniques and Understanding the Vacuum System
Tom Sporleder, Baysek Machines, Inc.

Do you build dies for and/or operate a Baysek, One-Cut or other vacuum-assisted flat diecutting press? This session will cover computer-aided design set ups, types of rule, rubber characteristics, tube channeling, suction cup placement theories and overall cutting die fabrication. Learn why there are technical reasons for standardized tooling, design modifications and production layouts. Understand the diecutting process from sheet pick-up to finished product stacking.

Thursday 1:30p-2:15p
Location: Techshop
Session T020: IADD “Diemakers Rule” Die Shop: Corrugated
Darrel Griffin, Stafford Cutting Dies, Inc.

What goes into making a rotary cutting die for corrugated paperboard? Have you seen the process take place inside of a die shop? From the initial CAD design to the finished product, this program will demonstrate every step to a finished die. We will demonstrate techniques using automated equipment, along with the traditional manual techniques, giving you a better understanding of the complexities of this precision tool.

Friday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 104
Session C026: Adhesives in Layflat Laminating
Gabby Leeds, RS Industrial, Inc.

Adhesives play a critical role in ensuring laminated products leave your facility looking great. However, warping, blisters and bubbles often can lead to excess scrap, downtime and job delays. Come learn about the different adhesives available for layflat laminating, how they work and how they can work for you.

Wednesday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 105
Session C003: Calculating Press Capacity
Rick Putch, National Steel Rule Co.; Roen Wax, Associated Pacific Machine Corp.

Maximizing the cutting die to fit the overall bed size is not always the best choice. Hydraulic limitations, material handling and part quantity all must be factored before ordering your tooling. Ignoring the demand to compress foam and other similar materials is a costly mistake in more ways than one. This seminar will discuss the ways to help you determine your tooling.

Wednesday 1:30p-2:15p
Location: Techshop
Session T009: Improving Flatness of a Die by Automatic Rule Bender
Chang-Ming Wu, Richly Top; Luis Munoz, Steel Rule Concepts
Machinery: Ultrabender BB-020

Did you know you can increase the effectiveness of diecutting by using an automatic rule bender to produce beneficial flatness of the rule? See firsthand the advantages of the automated process over manual bending and learn detailed tricks and tips that will allow you to get the most benefit from your machine.

Thursday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 103
Session C016: Diecutting Thick Substrates
Rick Putch, National Steel Rule Co.

This session will express effective methods to diecut compressible, non-compressible and dense substrates often believed only possible with digital cutting. Materials such as Honeycomb, Falconboard, ReBoard and many others will be discussed.

Friday 8:00a-8:45a
Location: Classroom 104
Session C024: Ejection Material Choices that Lead to Success
Andrew Powell, PolyMX BV

Bad cutting edges, cracks, rubber that needs to be replaced over and over again – these frustrations become a thing of the past when the correct ejection material is chosen. Today’s selection of materials allows successful packaging specialists and high-performance diemakers to provide solutions that lead to faster production speed with lower pressure and finer end products.

Friday 9:00a-9:45a
Location: Classroom 105
Session C027: Advantages of Rotary Finishing vs. Flatbed Diecutting
Todd Westover, DCS USA Corporation

Learn about the advantages of rotary finishing vs. flatbed diecutting. Each has its own benefit, and certain projects will call for a different style of finishing. Our expert will share his extensive knowledge of rotary tooling and finishing equipment to help you decide which process is best for your job.

Friday 10:30a-11:15a
Location: Techshop
Session T028: Considerations for Tooling, Materials and Equipment
Zach Haddock, Preco Inc.
Machinery: Preco 1224CCD Flat Bed Diecuttter

This session covers tooling selection, equipment and processing techniques for difficult materials and part geometries, including variables to account for when considering new jobs outside of your comfort zone. Take a look into steel rule dies, chemically etched dies and, male female tooling. Along the way, learn tips and tricks for various materials, tooling, part stripping and material handling.

Wednesday 1:30p-2:15p
Location: Classroom 105
Session C008: Designing for Foil and Specialty Effects
Jeff Peterson, Foil & Specialty Effects Association

In many cases, making small changes in the design when working with foil can save an enormous amount of money and time on press. This session will discuss ideas and tips to keep projects on track and minimize costs and challenges. This will include discussions on choosing the correct process, working with the right paper stocks, options to save passes on press and more.

Wednesday 2:30p-3:15p
Location: Classroom 105
Session C010: Finishing/Foil In-House or Finishing/Decorating Partner?
Panel: Guy Dupree, Superior Graphic Finishing; Dave Leyrer, SunDance USA; Greg Eisenbrandt, The Other Printer

Commercial printers in today’s short turnaround environment are determining if finishing can be accomplished in-house or if it is a better choice to partner with a print/trade finisher – especially when it comes to specialty decorative finishes such as foil and specialty coatings. This session will explore the advantages and disadvantages of in-house vs. using a finishing partner and how certain jobs or certain types of finishing services may be better for one or the other.

Wednesday 3:30p-4:15p
Location: Techshop
Session T012: Digital Decorating with Spot Coatings and Foils
Jack Noonan, MGI USA; Dawn Nye, Konica Minolta
Machinery: JETvarnish 3DS

Digital inkjet decorating growth continues for 3D spot-UV coatings and digital metallic foil decorating. This program will focus on the technology and how it adds specialty finishes like no other process. Jobs will be run on the MGI JETvarnish machine, demonstrating embellishments with coatings and foils. The program also will discuss the best applications for digital foil and coatings and the advantages and limitations of the process.