7:00             HOTEL BREAKFAST BUFFET

SIGN IN WITH YOUR BUSINESS CARD

8:00 - 8:30       INTRODUCTION BY ANGE SIMONETTO FOR GENERAL BUSINESS, OPEN FLOOR FOR NOMINATIONS & 2013 MEETING DISCUSSION.

8:30 - 9:30       ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

9:30 - 10:00     BREAK

10:00 - 12:00   ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

12:00 - 1:00     LUNCH BUFFET

1:00 - 1:15       VOTING FOR 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

1:15 - 2:30       ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

2:30 - 2:45       BREAK

2:45 - 3:15       CMC PLANT SAFETY PRESENTATION

3:15 - 3:30       QUESTIONS

3:30 - 4:30       ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS AND 2ND VP RESULTS

5:00 – 6:00      MEMBERS ARE ON THERE OWN FOR DINNER

6:00 – 11:00    HOSPITALITY SUITE WITH HOURSDORVES

PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER GROUP (At Hotel)

Tuesday, April. 17, 2012

 7:00 – 7:45      HOTEL BREAKFAST BUFFET IN THE ATRIUM

7:45 – 8:00      SIGN IN WITH YOUR BUISNESS CARD

8:00 – 8:10      INTRODUCTION: ANGE SIMONETTO

8:10 - 8:50      PRESENTATION:

LON GOBLE OF CENTRAL METALLIZING & MACHINE PRESENTING A PAPER TITLED  “TUNGSTEN CARBIDE COATING REPLACES CHROME PLATING AT TIMKEN”

8:50                        QUESTIONS

9:00                        BREAK

9:10 - 9:50            PRESENTATION:

BRIAN MCCLAIN OF STAUFFER SAFETY PRESENTING A PAPER TITLED “FR - HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?”

9:50                        QUESTIONS

10:00                     BREAK

10:10 – 10-50       PRESENTATION:

CHAD DONOVAN OF SMS MILLCRAFT PRESENTING      A PAPER TITLED “COATING & REPAIR TECHNIQUES FOR CASTING MOLDS & COPPER CASTINGS.”

10:50                     QUESTIONS

11:00                     BREAK

11:10 - 11:50       PRESENTATION:

PEDRO QUIROGA OF EAFAB PRESENTING A PAPER ON “TWIN LMF ROOF, HOOD REDESIGN AT SSAB”

11:50                     QUESTIONS

12:00                     LUNCH BUFFET

1:00 – 4:30           BOARD BUS OUTSIDE HOTEL PROMPTLY FOR THE TOUR OF THE CMC ARIZONA STEEL PLANT

5:00                        RETURN TO THE HOTEL

6:00 -6:30             GATHER IN THE BALLROOM FOR HOSPITALITY

6:30 - 8:30            DINNER – BALLROOM

GUEST SPEAKER: ANDY SARAT PROJECT MANAGER FOR CMC STEEL ARIZONA PLANT CONSTRUCTION

8:30 - 11:00          HOSPITALITY SUITE WITH BEVERAGES

Wednesday April, 18, 2012

9:00 - 1:30            GOLF OUTING AT “WESTERN SKIES GOLF CLUB”

MEMBERS ARE ON THERE OUR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK

We will be staying at the Legado Hotel located at 1800 S. San Tan Village Parkway-Gilbert, Arizona 85295. You can fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport which is approximately 27 miles from the airport to the Legado Hotel. You will need to provide your own transportation from the airport to the hotel. The room rate for the Guild members will be $89.00 dollars per night (add $10.00 for second guest in room). To make your reservations, individuals can call 888-695-3423 or (480) 809-4100 by the cut-off date. They must identify themselves as members of Melt Shop Maintenance Guild or by booking online: www.santanlegado.com and using the group booking code: “Melt” All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Guest room rates are established based on total group negotiations. Individuals making hotel reservations through discount means, such as via the Internet, will not be considered part of the group’s guest room block.

You need to make the meeting fee payments in advance. The cost for this meeting will be $400.00 (American) and can be made on our website www.maintguild.com click on the EVENTS tab or you can fax me a PO number at (330) 479-5061 and I will invoice you for the fees as long as we receive the funds prior to the meeting. This fee will cover the cost of meals, bus transportation, meeting rooms, and equipment.  The cut off date for the block of room we have on hold is March 23, 2012 and we only have 50 rooms in the block so make your reservations soon.. After this date the rooms will go on a first come first served basis. There are few hotels close to this location so please make your travel arrangements as soon as possible.

Member dues need to be renewed and are still $25.00 per year. This meeting we will be electing a new vice president. The member dues need to be current to be considered a voting member per our corporate charter.

Tuesday evening we will have a dinner with guest speaker Andy Sarat CMC Arizona’s Project Manager.

For those individuals that are interested there will be a group gathering Wednesday for a round of golf.  If you are interested in playing please contact Mark Kropf at (330) 479-5060. I need to know by no later than April 5^th if you plan on golfing so tee times can be secured.  We plan to Tee off by 8:00 and finish at 2:00. After the outing all members will be on their own for the rest of the weekend. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you in Arizona.

Ange Simonetto introduced the executive board and reviewed the details of the meeting. Mark Kropf covered the week’s event schedule and the topics for the technical presentations which will be on Safety and fall protection regulation, Thermocouples and digital camera operations and maintenance.

Next Bob Fabian had everybody introduce themselves and the company they work for. The following company’s were represented; CMC Texas, Charter steel Cleveland, Charter Steel Saukville , Nucor Texas, Nucor Seattle, W Abrasive, Electralloy, Timken,  AltaSteel, Timken Harrison. Timken Faircrest, ArcelorMittal Dofasco,  ArcelorMittal Steelton, and Rocky Mountain Steel

The round table session began at 8:20 with questions from the floor.

Has anyone replaced a superstructure on their furnace and does anyone had good or bad experiences.

Does anyone have experience with caster run out rolls we currently have individual rolls and we want to go to a roll that goes across all 4 strands. Some have 2 strands per roll segment a couple has 4. There was mixed experiences with the reliability

Does anyone have problems with the sand hose for the tap hole filler plugging up? We use dried compressed air to push but not sure if we have a moisture problem.

One shop has a heated box to prevent sand from sticking.

What is the norm on crane drive shaft guarding? There was a discussion over this topic and variation from shop to shop was wide. But it was obvious that it is an area that needs to be looked at. Some shops actually remove the harness once they are on the crane (which is all protected with hand rail) to prevent them from having the lanyard getting wrapped up in the drives.

 Is anyone using 100% all anchor hearth? No one knew of any shops doing this.

 The conversation came back to crane safety during maintenance and the check sheet usage.

Does anyone bleed there electrode Mast cylinders? Some shops bleed only after a change; one had an automated system that bleeds every roof swing.

How often do other shops change out the mast columns? Longest stated was 10 with the average being 5 to 6 years,

What are other shops doing to attract, and retain qualified electricians? All shops appear to be experiencing the same problems. Some have reverted back to in house apprentice programs to train their workers. The discussion went on for a while and ranged from finding people who want to work in a hot dirty environment on top of working shifts.

We put in a new carbon system and we are having a lot of trouble with line plugging and wear problems. What are other shops using to correct these types of issues? Other shops are having similar problems and there was an in-depth conversation on different issues and how they corrected them. Some use screening at the truck to prevent large chunks from getting into the system. One company used a company called Clyde and was reported to be reliable.

The conversation came back to finding qualified skilled tradesmen and what criteria other shops use to find and know if they can work out working in a melt shop environment. Trial periods were discussed as well.

 What shops are using cameras? More and more shops are installing them with mostly positive responses. The captured videos have been very helpful in training and accident investigation. Some use the clips to post on “you tube” as training from arc flash to other safety issues in the mill. Everyone has access to the videos so no one is accused of “spying”.

The membership took a break at 9:45 and returned at 10:00.

We have been going through Scrap yard magnets frequently with electrical failures. What are other shops experiencing and who are you using for repairs. There was a discussion on operating practice verses control designs.

Does anyone have a Swindell furnace? Our bearing is starting to fail and does anyone have experience changing this bearing? No response

Does anyone use a kirk key or other safety practice for boarding overhead cranes? Some shops used kirk key some have nothing.

Does anyone have any problems with the hoist limit switch failing? There was a conversation about crane operators shift inspections and other preventative procedures.

Does anyone use an elevation measurement devise on the hoist blocks as a warning that the hoist block is approaching the full up limit switch? Rotary limits were discussed as another option.

What companies are other shop using for mold rebuild service? SMS Mill craft was mentioned along with quits, Emprotech,

Anyone using auto mated Mold powder feeders at their casters?

Dust in eye is still a high occurrence in our shop. What are other shops using to prevent these incidences? Some shops use enclosed hoods, and others used foam lined glasses.

 Electrode arm flash over due to condensation? Some had issues with cold water in the transformers but not on the arms.

 We had an injury from a hoist cable slack snap causing a broken arm. Is anyone having problems with operators and people on the ground not communicating properly? Most are seeing an increase in crane operators anticipating what the ground personnel are wanting causing injuries. This discussion went on for a while with different solutions proposed.

 Does anyone do retraining after an accident if it was operator error? Some shops do and the conversation lead to how operators are trained on mobile equipment and mobile cranes along with who is permitted to operate.

 Does anyone clean the slag and dust off of the trusses over the furnace? There are some recorded to be as big as half a table top. One other shop had chunks fall from the louvers over the furnace but not off the trusses. The conversation was directed more towards awareness.

 Who is mandating fully enclosed breathing apparatus usage in other shops and what types are being used?

Ergonomics is being looked at more and we need a consultant that can help with that. A couple of companies were mention with one of them presenting tomorrow.

 How are other shops controlling the odor from Ladle curing after relining? There are different systems out there but are cost prohibited. Some other companies are making systems to control this issue.

 How are other shops dealing with crane movement testing after repairs with the harness off? There was a detailed discussion held on the different practices that the shop use in regards to crane tie-off procedures.

 What shops are using aluminum arm and who is using copper clad?

 There were  some shops with Aluminum arms majority were Copper Clad.

 What problems have you had with Aluminum vs Copper. There was a short conversation on the maintenance of each and the life of them.

Does anyone have trouble with flicker? One shop’s power provider set up the transformer system to prevent this.

What is other shops doing to prevent OSHA recordables?  Different programs were discussed on how to increase the awareness for the employees.

There was a discussion on lime injection systems.

 What type of billet weigh systems is being used and does everyone weigh each billet?

 Continued conversation was held on Carbon injection systems.

 Communication between crane operators and ground people is critical so how many different radio frequencies are being used in the different shops? 13 was one shops and they discussed how they coordinate the different issues on down day along with the different options used for safety.

 Is anyone recording radio traffic like they do video? No

The round table finished at 2:00 pm.

We then had a safety presentation by Todd Piros and Brian Boom of Charter Steel presenting a paper titled Safety procedures and Risk Assessment at Charter Steel Cleveland

The group boarded the bus at 2:45 for the tour of ArcelorMittal Cleveland works.

The group returned to the hotel a 5:15

This meeting the members will be on their own for dinner and return to the hotel for the Hospitality room activities from 7 till 11.

The group started off Tuesday with breakfast from 7:00 to 8:00. Bob opened the meeting with updates for the day and reminded everyone that an attendance list will be available for the attendees. All papers will be available for review on our web site.

Bob made the introduction for our first presentation at 8:10. Randy Stankie of Acuity-vct, Inc. presenting a paper titled "Video Analysis and Troubleshooting” Randy finished his presentation at 8:50 and entertained questions from the floor.

After a short break Bob introduced our second paper.  Bill Nash OF Cleveland Electric Labs presenting a paper titled “Innovations in the thermocouple field”. Bill finished the presentation at 9:50 and took questions from the floor.

After a short break Bob introduced our third paper Scott A. Mirizzi OF LJB Engineering presenting a paper titled “Engineer out fall protection. Scott finished the presentation at 10:50 and took questions from the floor.

After a short break Bob introduced our fourth and final paper by Dave Gallegly of Honeywell Safety Products presenting a paper titled “Fall protection equipment changes per recent and proposed regulations”. Dave finished the presentation at 11:45 and took questions from the floor.

At 11:50 the members enjoyed the lunch buffet and at 12:40 we boarded our bus for the tour of the Charter Steel facility.

 We returned to the hotel at 4:30 to prepare for the evening dinner. At 6:00 the members gathered in the Ballroom for a hospitality mixer. At 7:00 dinner was served. At 8:30 we were able to hear our guest speaker Tim Howard site Manager for Charter Steel Cleveland talk about the history of the plant and it’s vision for the future.  Ange Simonetto presented a plaque of appreciation to our quest speaker and host of the 31^st Maintenance Guild meeting.

    On Wednesday October 5^th, at 10:00 the members attending enjoyed a Golf outing at “RIDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE” that completed the week’s events.

 7:00                        HOTEL BREAKFAST BUFFET

                                 SIGN IN WITH YOUR BUISNESS CARD                                                    

8:00 - 8:30            INTRODUCTION BY ANGE SIMONETTO GENERAL BUISNESS, & NEXT MEETING DISCUSSION.

 8:30 - 9:30            ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

 9:30 - 10:00          BREAK

 10:00 - 12:00       ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

12:00 - 1:00          LUNCH BUFFET

 1:00 - 2:30            ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

2:30 - 2:45            BREAK (Supplier may attend for the rest of the day)

 2:45 - 3:00            PRESENTATION:

Todd Piros and Brian Boom OF CHARTER STEEL PRESENTING A PAPER TITLED SAFETY PRESENTATION

 3:00 – 5:00           BOARD BUS FOR TOUR OF ARCELORMITTAL CLEVELAND WORKS

 5:00                        MEMBERS ARE ON THERE OWN FOR DINNER

 7:00 – 11:00         HOSPITALITY SUITE WITH HOURSDORVES

                                PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER GROUP (At Hotel)

  Tuesday, October 4, 2011

 7:00 – 7:45           HOTEL BREAKFAST BUFFET

7:45 – 8:00           SIGN IN WITH YOUR BUISNESS CARD

 8:00 – 8:10           INTRODUCTION: ANGE SIMONETTO

8:10 - 8:50            PRESENTATION:

Randy Stankie of Acuity-vct, Inc. PRESENTING A PAPER TITLED

"Video Analysis and Troubleshooting"

8:50                        QUESTIONS

9:00                        BREAK 

9:10 - 9:50            PRESENTATION: 

Bill Nash OF Cleveland Electric Labs PRESENTING A PAPER TITLED “Innovations in the thermocouple field”

9:50                        QUESTIONS

10:00                     BREAK

10:10 – 10-50       PRESENTATION:

Scott A. Mirizzi OF LJB Engineering PRESENTING A PAPER TITLED “Engineer out fall protection

10:50                     QUESTIONS

11:00                     BREAK

11:10 - 11:50       PRESENTATION: 

Dave Gallegly OF Miller Fall Protection PRESENTING A PAPER ON

“Fall protection equipment changes per recent and proposed regulations”

11:50                     QUESTIONS

12:00                     LUNCH BUFFET

1:00 – 4:30           BOARD BUS OUTSIDE HOTEL PROMPTLY FOR THE TOUR OF THE

CHARTER STEEL

5:00                        RETURN TO THE HOTEL

 6:00 -7:00             GATHER IN THE BALLROOM FOR HOSPITALITY

 7:00 - 8:30            DINNER – BALLROOM

 GUEST SPEAKER: TIM HOWARD SITE MANAGER FOR CHARTER STEEL

 8:30 - 10:00          HOSPITALITY SUITE WITH BEVERAGES

Wednesday October 5, 2011

10:00 – 2:00         GOLF OUTING AT “Ridgewood Municipal Golf Course”

 MEMBERS ARE ON THERE OUR FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK