Converters Gasket Xchange

Don’t miss this one-day event with programming focused on gaskets on December 3, 2024 at the Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College in Palatine, IL, USA. 

The Xchange event has focused technical programming to help solve your most challenging problems. Learn about the latest products, services and equipment during the tabletop fair and tips and tricks for challenging substrates during the technical sessions.  


Tuesday, December 3, 2024

8:00am-5:00pm
Palatine, IL, USA

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Targeted Attendees

Curated Technical Programming

Focused Products & Services

Dedicated Time to Connect

Meet Our Speakers

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Zach Haddock

Preco, LLC 

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Cole Ippolite

Consultant

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Neal Katz

RAND Manufacturing

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David Bialoglow

National Steel Rule Co.

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Mike Nowakowski

Amark Steel Rule Die

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Agenda

An expert line-up of speakers to help address your common challenges. From choosing the right machine to gaskets of the future, you will take away valuable information to help you succeed.

8:00am - 8:45am: Registration and Tabletop Trade Fair

Learn about the latest products and equipment during the tabletop fair. Visit vendors targeted specifically to diecutting, diemaking, labels, adhesives and gaskets.

9:15am - 10:00am: Critical Set-up Methods for Gaskets and Choosing the Right Machine

Neal Katz, RAND Manufacturing

Learn techniques to enhance speed, quality and productivity. Hear a case study of how one company reduced their set-up time.

10:00am - 10:45am: Choosing the Correct Rule for Your Material

Matt Kuechler, Amark Steel Rule Die; Cole Ippolite, Consultant; David Bialoglow, National Steel Rule Co.

A panel of experts will address your toughest questions related to the type of material you are cutting. Learn about the differences between rule types and the best application for each.

11:00am - 11:45am: Troubleshooting Substrates/Ejection materials

Mike Nowakowski, Amark Steel Rule Die

Bring your most challenging materials! During this program you will learn how rubbers are different, why certain types or thicknesses can be beneficial in tight spaces, when to use open-cell vs close cell rubber and more.

11:45am - 1:00pm: Lunch and Tabletop Trade Fair

Enjoy connecting with industry colleagues over a buffet lunch and meet with our exhibitors at the tabletop trade fair.

1:00pm - 1:45pm: Gaskets of the Future: Considerations for Electric Vehicle Fuel Cells and Batteries

Zach Haddock, Preco, LLC

Learn about opportunities in the battery and hydrogen markets. This program will explore the component level of converting including material, tooling and environmental considerations, along with the total processing envelope.

2:00pm - 2:45pm: Core Components for Effective Heat Sealing and Thermoforming Manufacturing

Cole Ippolite, Consultant

Discover the advantages of heat-sealing and thermoforming in this informative presentation! We'll discuss everything from the industries, to types of dies, to the material used. Learn about the different types of heat-sealing RF and heat seal, what applications are best suited for these die types and new innovative ways to implement the process.

2:45pm - 3:30pm: Ask the Experts: Q&A Panel

Zach Haddock, Preco LLC., Cole Ippolite, Consultant, Mike Nowakowski, Amark Steel Rule Die

Bring your diemaking or diecutting problems and challenging materials to our question and answer panel discussion. Our experts will share information concerning material or substrate options, recommended press types, tooling, punches, rule, ejection material and special techniques. Don’t struggle with the same difficult cutting job every month. Our experienced panelists will share successful solutions.

3:30pm - 5:00pm: Closing Remarks, Hosted Bar and Tabletop Trade Fair