The scheduled Extrusion Academies will provide practical instruction on the use of aluminum extrusion in product development, including the extrusion process itself, profile design and alloy selection. They will also focus on fabrication techniques, including welding, machining and bending. A product showcase will demonstrate innovative aluminum extrusion applications and techniques. Additionally, there will be designated time for attendees to bring in any plans to discuss one-on-one with Hydro engineers.
“Hydro’s Extrusion Academies present a unique opportunity for designers and manufacturers to explore how extrusion can solve manufacturing challenges by connecting directly with experts in the field,” said Lynn Brown, senior vice president, Extrusion Americas sales & marketing.
“Based on the positive feedback from attendees of previous academies, we’ve expanded the educational offering to include many more sites and dates and more information about fabrication. Hydro is committed to the ongoing education about extrusion processes and is proud to take the initiative in offering a program of this scale.”
The current schedule for Extrusion Academy events in 2010 is as follows:
- Denver, CO – March 2-3
- Dallas, TX – March 11
- Atlanta, GA – March 25
- Des Moines, IA – March 25
- Guaymas, Mexico – March TBA
- Philadelphia, PA – April 15
- Schaumburg, IL – April 28
- Minneapolis, MN – May 6
- Phoenix, AZ – May 12-13
- Dallas, TX – May 23-26
- St. Louis, MO – June 16
- Nashville, TN – September 16
- Salt Lake City, UT – September 16
- Monett, MO – September 23
- Akron, OH – October 7
- Long Beach, CA – October 21
- Orlando, FL – October 27-29
- Boston, MA – November 4
- Tulsa, OK – December TBA
Hydro’s Extrusion Academy is offered at no cost to qualified engineers, designers and manufacturing personnel. For more information or to enroll, call 888 935-5752 x 8054 or visit www.hydro.com/northamerica/events.
