Steel Day at HME, Inc.
Vendors will be showcasing their products and services. Prizes awarded. Food and adult beverages provided.
Date and Location
Friday, September 30, 11am - 4pm • 2828 NW Button Road, Topeka, KS 66618
Tours
11:30-3:30, every 15 minutes.
CEU Seminars
*Seating is limited to 25 per class.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Anchor 201: Technology of Adhesive Anchors and the Effects of Varying Field Conditions (1 HR CEU)
Presented by: Eric Rist - HILTI
SEATING LIMITED TO 25
This program will provide an overview of the adhesive anchor market with a focus on conditions that effect performance, testing and code compliance, and the range of applications. Some of the topics to be covered include:
Identifiable effects of varying field and loading conditions on the performance of adhesive anchors
Suitability of adhesive anchors over a wide range of applications
Examination of the rigorous testing methods used by manufacturers to address various jobsite conditions
New technologies that minimize the varying field conditions
1:15pm-2:15pm
Peak to Peak Aluminum Ladder and Aluminum Rail Systems (1 HR CEU)
Presented by: Kyle Cochran - Peak to Peak
SEATING LIMITED TO 25
This seminar will provide an overview of Peak to Peak's new sectional ladder system and will discuss the varieties of Peak to Peak's railing systems. Some of the topics to be covered include:
The types of ladders and railing systems available
Benefits of sub-assembled, fully-assembled and welded railings
How Peak to Peak has made the installation process the easiest in the industry
2:30pm-3:30pm
Deck Connections and the Factors that Affect Performance (1 HR CEU)
Presented by: Eric Rist - HILTI
SEATING LIMITED TO 25
The structural community specifies roof and floor deck connections as traditional arc spot puddle welds, screw fasteners, or mechanical fasteners. This presentation will identify the strengths and limitations of deck connection types and will bring awareness to the most consistent and reliable fastening approach. Some of the topics to be covered include:
Identify the factors influencing deck diaphragm design
Explore the field and jobsite conditions affecting welding performance
Compare the consistency of deck connection types
Understand the working principles of mechanical fasteners
Interactive Demonstrations
AugmentedArc™ Augmented Reality Welding System
Miller Electric Mfg. will give attendees the opprtunity to try out their immersive system that allows students to safely develop proper welding techniques utilizing virtual reality technology.
Prizes
By attending Steel Day at HME, Inc., you'll have a chance to win prizes, including an awesome Apple Watch.
Vendors
The following growing list of vendors will be showcasing their products and services at Steel Day:
Butler Manufacturing
HILTI
Miller Welding
Peak to Peak
Vulcraft
