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Technical forum About our programs Training Locations Curriculum Course descriptions 2008 training dates Registration Transportation, Lodging, Directions Cancellations and Rescheduling Training hotline Training condensed format Other training options

About Our Programs

Dukane’s educational programs are structured around a general core seminar, supplemented by several related, but more specialized, workshops.

The Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly seminar is a comprehensive two-day technical forum designed to provide a general understanding of ultrasonic plastics assembly and its capabilities. Participants will learn practical theory, principles, and benefits of ultrasonic assembly and how to incorporate ultrasonics into their manufacturing processes.

The workshops are designed to be very interactive and participatory. To achieve the maximum value, we highly recommend that participants bring their specific questions, concerns, and applications for discussion and analysis. Professional casual attire is appropriate during all our educational programs.

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Training Locations

All of the courses are offered at our corporate headquarters in St. Charles, Illinois. Regional field seminars are also conducted in most major cities throughout the United States. In-company training sessions and other training options may also be arranged.

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Curriculum

While it is certainly beneficial to attend all of the available training, we recognize that this is not always possible, nor necessary. In such cases, we recommend participants complete a curriculum listed below that most closely pertains to their job functions.

Design Engineering
Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly seminar
Ultrasonic Tooling Workshop
Thermoplastic Materials & Part Design Workshop

Process Engineering & Setup
Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly seminar
Application Setup & Troubleshooting workshop
Ultrasonic Tooling workshop
Computerized Process Control workshop

Manufacturing Engineering
Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly seminar
Application Setup & Troubleshooting workshop
Ultrasonic Tooling workshop
Thermoplastic Materials & Part Design workshop

Plant Engineering & Maintenance
Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly seminar
Application Setup & Troubleshooting workshop
Ultrasonic Tooling workshop
Service & Repair workshop

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Course Descriptions

• Introduction to Welding of Thermoplastics
• Introduction to Laser Welding of Thermoplastics  NEW!
• Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastic Assembly
• Application Setup and Troubleshooting
• Thermoplastic Materials and Part Design
• Computerized Process Control
• Service and Repair
• Ultrasonic Tooling
• Introducción al Ensamble de Plásticos por Ultrasonido
• Taller para Programacion de Aplicaciones y Resolucion de Problemas

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2008 Training Dates

Introduction to Plastics Assembly 
2 day seminar
Price:  $295.00
May 13-14, 2008 (seminar is full for this date)
Sept 16-17, 2008

 

Applications and Troubleshooting Workshop
1 day workshop
Price:  $195.00
May 15, 2008 (workshop is full for this date)
Sept 18, 2008

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Registration

You may register for the seminar or a workshop by any of the following methods:

• E-mail us at and request a Catalog of Educational Programs. Be sure to include your physical mailing address.
• Call the Dukane Ultrasonics Training Hotline at (630) 797-4929 and request a Catalog of Educational Programs.
• Register online at http://www.dukane-store.com
• View and print the registration form in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.  (PDF format files require Adobe Acrobat Reader.  Click on the icon below to download your free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0.
• Fill out the registration form and FAX or mail it back to us. Please include payment or purchase order information with your registration.

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Transportation, Lodging, and Directions to Dukane

Each participant will be responsible for his/her own transportation to and from Dukane, as well as hotel accommodations. Transportation information, a list of convenient hotels, and a map with directions to Dukane from our two major airports can be viewed on this website. It is also included in the Catalog of Educational Programs.

When arriving at Dukane, please park in the Visitor’s parking area located off of Dukane Drive, which is on the south side of the building. Please use the main entrance located under the canopy directly behind the flagpole.

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Cancellations and Rescheduling

For a full refund, notice of cancellation must be received by Dukane no later than one week prior to the course. If you must cancel your reservation, please call the Dukane Ultrasonics Training Hotline at (630) 797-4929, to do so.

If you cannot attend your scheduled seminar/workshop you may apply its tuition toward any remaining seminar/workshop throughout the year. Rescheduling can be done one time only.

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Training Hotline

Still have questions about our training options? Need a customized training program tailored to your applications? Want to order a Catalog of Educational Programs? Call the Dukane Ultrasonics Training Hotline at (630) 797-4929 or e-mail us at . You may also contact your local Dukane representative or your nearest Dukane Regional Technical Center.

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Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly - Condensed Format

We offer the Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly seminar in a condensed one-day format in major cities throughout the United States. If you are on our mailing list, you should receive invitations to the sessions closest to you. If you have not received an invitation, contact your local Dukane representative or your nearest Dukane Regional Technical Center for information on these sessions. These sessions are also offered in Spanish in U.S. cities along the border with Mexico. Many of our foreign organizations also conduct the Introduction to Ultrasonic Plastics Assembly seminar in various locations around the world, so there are several opportunities to attend this session near you.

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Other Training Options

At Your Facility You can also receive any of the programs we offer at your own facility. These sessions range from a two-hour brief Introduction session for an engineering group to three- or four-hour setup classes focusing on your particular application(s) for your setup and maintenance personnel. We can combine the Introduction session with the Thermoplastic Materials & Part Design session for groups of designers, or with the Service & Repair workshop for maintenance technicians.

Organizational Presentations We can present an overview of ultrasonic plastics assembly principles in an after-dinner format for professional society meetings or technical fairs. We can also present Introduction lectures at technical colleges and universities.

Customized Training If you have a group of people with need for a special ultrasonics educational program not already described, please let us know and we’ll tailor a session to the specific needs of your group.

Computer Based Training  14-18 hours of interactive training available in English or Spanish.  Click here for more information.

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