FABTECH 2023, one of the most prestigious events in the manufacturing industry, is just around the corner, and excitement is in the air. Among the speakers scheduled to share their expertise at the event is Brian Rodgers, a well-known figure in the field of metal forming and fabrication manufacturing. As a representative of Formtek, a renowned provider of manufacturing solutions, Rodgers will speak at FABTECH 2023 workshops to enlighten attendees on the basics and values of roll forming.
Brian Rodgers, Senior Applications Sales Engineer at Formtek, is an esteemed professional known for his deep understanding of cutting-edge roll forming manufacturing technologies. With years of experience in the industry, Rodgers has witnessed firsthand customers understand, incorporate, and benefit from roll forming. In his upcoming session at FABTECH 2023, Rodgers will delve into these technologies, shedding light on how they can reshape traditional manufacturing processes.
F41: Roll Forming Justification, Basics, and Lubricants
Roll Forming Justification
This session is for companies looking to use the roll forming process. In this session, Brian will discuss opportunities, value add possibilities, consistency of roll forming, and the requirements. The roll forming process is a hidden process that provides benefits in consistent and high-volume output. Learn what materials can be roll formed and what other value-added processes can be introduced into the roll forming process with little labor needed.
Roll Forming Basics
Look at the history of the roll forming process and the progress to automation roll forming has made. Roll forming is a broad field of machines and styles. In this session, Brian will walk through the roll forming industry and talk about small to large roll formers using the basic blank fed machine to a complex roll form line with presses, welders, and other value-added processes to produce roll formed section. After this session, you will be able to ask better questions to improve or to purchase your roll forming equipment.
Date: September 11, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Room: S403A
Level: Basic
Track: Forming and Fabricating
Brian Rodgers' participation in FABTECH 2023 workshops is a testament to the significance of advanced manufacturing in today's industrial landscape. By attending his session, manufacturing professionals will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies, empowering them to make informed decisions and drive innovation within their organizations. FABTECH 2023 promises to be a landmark event, and Rodgers' expertise will undoubtedly contribute to fostering industry-wide collaboration.
Want to save some money on conference registration? Use Brian’s speaker discount code to save 20% on your registration costs. Feel free to share this code with your contacts and colleagues who are attending FABTECH to save a little money. Use code FBSPK20 to get the discount!
Only going to the exhibit hall? We have a discount for that too! Use promo code 10298334 for free exhibit hall registration to this year's event. Make plans to visit Formtek at FABTECH in booth B9000 to learn more about how we can enable your business to operate more efficiently.
If you can’t attend the show, you can still connect with Brian before or after the show to discuss your metal forming and fabricating needs through our Contact Us page.
Brian began his experience as a roll form operator, realized he had a great interest in roll form methodology, and entered an apprenticeship program to learn troubleshooting and department leadership. During the apprenticeship, his duties included new tooling tryout, troubleshooting of roll form processes, set up, and leadership. Brian became a supervisor with duties including scheduling and troubleshooting of 22 roll mill lines, 25 operators, and set up personnel. He then expanded into tool engineering where he focused on new tooling and continuous improvement projects. Additional duties included new tooling and equipment buy offs.
Today, Brian is a Sr. Applications Engineer where his experience helps create solutions for Formtek customers in the roll forming industry through equipment and tooling. Brian is a member of and a past Chair of FMA’s Roll Forming Council.
Formtek is a group of long-established metal forming equipment manufacturing companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative and reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. Formtek is a renowned leader in providing advanced solutions for the manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing technologies, Formtek has continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible in manufacturing. Formtek has introduced several groundbreaking solutions that have transformed manufacturing processes across various industries. Formtek has built a reputation for developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability for their clients.
Dedicated to the highest industry standard and technical accountability for our domestic and international customers, Formtek specialists comprise a well-built team of management, sales engineers, and support staff who pride themselves on being true experts with an in-depth knowledge of all our brands of equipment. With multiple brands spread across several facilities, as well as a network of dealers covering six continents, Formtek’s expansive network is here to support your metal forming and fabricating equipment needs. The Formtek family of brands include B&K, Coilmate/Dickerman, CWP, Dahlstrom, Hill Engineering, Lockformer Custom Machinery, Rowe, Tishken, Winpro, and Yoder.
FABTECH returns to McCormick Place from September 11-14, 2023 and provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with 1,400+ world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology. Gain insights into industry trends that will help you prepare for what’s ahead, all here in one place. FABTECH strongly believes in the power of in-person events to discover, educate, and motivate the metal fabrication industry.