2012 January | AERA Engine Builders Association

2012 Tech & Skills Conferences

M.Beyerstedt | January 1, 2012

These one-day conferences are designed to bring the technical portion of an AERA convention to your region of the country, saving you long travel times and expenses.

Why attend?

Everyone owes it to themselves and their business to gain knowledge and network with other people within the same industry. AERA understands that traveling to national trade shows to gain this knowledge and networking opportunities is very expensive. Therefore, AERA has decided to help by teaming up with a regional host and offer these opportunities to different regions of our country and hopefully closer to your shop.

Along with the outlined technical programs, AERA is inviting leading manufacturers of engine building/rebuilding tools, supplies, services, parts and machinery to attend these conferences. Suppliers will have table-top displays that will be accessible all day long. Meeting these suppliers in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to begin lifelong relationships that will help you prosper.

FEBRUARY 25, 2012
Hosted by SUNNEN & MAHLE at Citrus Community College, Glendora, CA
Click here for the SUNNEN & MAHLE Attendee Brochure

APRIL 20, 2012
Hosted by JOE GIBBS RACING, Charlotte, NC

MAY 19, 2012
Hosted by LIBERTY, New England Warehouse, Worcester, MA

JULY 19, 2012
Hosted by EPWI, Denver, Co

SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2012
Hosted by ROTTLER (In conjunction with the Rottler open house) Seattle, WA

SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2012
Hosted by COMP CAMS, Memphis, TN

DECEMBER 6-8
Hosted by AERA (In conjunction with the IMIS TRADE SHOW), Indianapolis, IN

We will have more specifics coming your way via brochures, email, website and Engine Professional magazine in the coming weeks and months. Please mark these dates now and start making plans to attend a Tech & Skills Conference near you!

QUESTIONS? Call AERA toll-free 888-326-2372 or direct at 815-526-7600.

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Display at the 2012 Tech & Skills Conferences

M.Beyerstedt | January 1, 2012

Too often at large national trade shows, many of your customers can’t find the time to meet with you or they were not able to attend. AERA understands that traveling to national trade shows to gain knowledge and network can be very expensive. Therefore, your association has decided to help by teaming up with a regional host to offer these opportunities in different parts of our country. This makes it easier for engine builders and rebuilders to attend a conference with the vendors they do business with. All AERA members, as well as non-member shops from that specific region of the country, will be invited. AERA and the host will be inviting all potential attendees.

FEBRUARY 25, 2012
Hosted by SUNNEN & MAHLE at Citrus Community College, Glendora, CA
APRIL 20, 2012
Hosted by JOE GIBBS RACING, Charlotte, NC
MAY 19, 2012
Hosted by LIBERTY, New England Warehouse, Worchester, MA
JULY 19, 2012
Hosted by EPWI, Denver, Co
SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2012
Hosted by ROTTLER (In conjunction with the Rottler open house) Seattle, WA
SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2012
Hosted by COMP CAMS, Memphis, TN
DECEMBER 6-8
Hosted by AERA (In conjunction with the IMIS TRADE SHOW), Indianapolis, IN

AERA invites all suppliers to present their products and distribute literature on table-top displays at these one-day conferences. If you cannot attend, AERA will set-up your table-top display and be sure your literature is distributed. AERA associate members pay only $325 for one 6 ft. table. (Non AERA members pay $400.) Space is limited.

Click here for the 2012 Display Brochure and Registration Form

QUESTIONS? Call AERA toll-free 888-326-2372 or direct at 815-526-7600.

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SUNNEN & MAHLE

Richard | January 1, 2012

February 25, 2012 —

Citrus Community College, Glendora, CA
Click here for the SUNNEN & MAHLE Attendee Brochure

Schedule of Events

7:00 – 7:30 am Exhibitor set-up

7:30 – 8:45 am Visit exhibitors

8:45 – 9:00 am Host and exhibitor introduction

9:00 – 10:15 am Technical Session #1 – Presented by Bob Dolder, Sunnen
Bob Dolder’s presentation entitled, “An Inside Look At Honing Different Cylinder Coatings and Materials on Engine Blocks Today,” will cover a wide range of honing applications from NASCAR engines to street engines and everything in between.Other topics include — secrets for honing Nickasil, high nickel cast iron, compacted graphite blocks, the new aluminum Corvette block, Sulzer Metco coatings, bore geometry, surface finish, cross hatch angle, the pros and cons of diamond abrasives vs. conventional abrasives, water based vs. oil based coolants, hot honing and where it is used today. To conclude the presentation there will be an open discussion on honing of all appropriate parts of the internal combustion engine. Whether you are new to the business or an old pro, this honing presentation is really too good to miss!

10:15 – 10:30 am Morning Break

10:30 – 11:45 am Technical Session #2 – Presented by Steve Fox, AERA
“PRO-SIS SA Engine Specification Software”
Steve Fox will introduce you to PRO-SIS SA engine specification software. This new and improved version of PRO-SIS will now allow you to search for engines, specs and bulletins more effectively and efficiently. A new “special search” section (bulletins, rods, blocks and casting number) is just one of many new features which will be demonstrated in this session.

11:45 am – 1:30 pm LUNCH & visit exhibitors (Meal provided on-site by the host.)

1:30 – 2:45 pm Technical Session #3 – Presented by Bill McKnight, MAHLE Clevite
“Race Engine Bearings – Selection & Technology”
We’ll look at bearing film thickness and how clearances influence it. We learn about crush, parting line relief and eccentricity. Coatings, overlay materials and bearing prep will also be discussed. Finally, we’ll talk about installation and how to identify different factors that can cause bearing distress. The attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and may bring used bearings to the presentation for analysis.

2:45 – 3:00 pm Afternoon Break

3:00 – 4:15 pm Technical Session #4 – Presented by Dave Capitolo, De Anza Community College
“Engine Analytics”
Aftermarket scanners are valuable tools, but understanding the data is critical. Dave Capitolo from De Anza Community College helps explain what scanners can tell you and how not to make the mistake of heading down the wrong path of repair. Ford misfire diagnostics and GM distributor problems will be discussed. Also, he will cover running compression tests using a pressure transducer and lab scope, and the value they have.

Accommodations

Best Western Plus Route 66 Glendora Inn: (626) 335-2817
625 E Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740-3508
Click here to visit the hotel website

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Joe Gibbs Racing

Richard | January 1, 2012

April 20, 2012 —

Huntersville, NC (near Charlotte)

Join us at the headquarters of Joe Gibbs Racing for a day of insight into competition engine technology. Learn from the leading suppliers about advances in component manufacturing and coating processes. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes at Joe Gibbs Racing.

Tickets are only $10, and that includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Please contact 704-944-7534 to purchase your tickets in advance.
Joe Gibbs Racing is located in Huntersville, NC.

A brochure and registration form for this Tech & Skills Conference will be available soon.
Please check back.

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Liberty

Richard | January 1, 2012

May 19, 2012 —

New England Warehouse, Worcester, MA
More information coming soon, please check back!

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