The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is offering two training classes during the conference at Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland in May. Each class will be presented by Laurence Claus, Industrial Fasteners Institute’s (IFI) director of Education and Training.
The courses include:
1. The Making of Fasteners and the Cost Drivers Behind this Engineering Marvel is planned for Tuesday, May 21st, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In this full-day class, Claus will take students into the fastener manufacturing world to explore why these often under-appreciated components are complex engineering marvels. Topics will include fastener production methods (cold heading, hot heading and screw machining); the advantages and disadvantages of each manufacturing
method; and thread rolling, grinding, machining, heat treatment, and plating. Learn more or register here.
2. Lightweight Fastening Trends and Designs for Future Platforms will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In this half-day session, Claus will guide students on lightweight fastening trends, including how to best use technology to obtain leaner designs. Topics will include how to directly lightweight fasteners; lightweight fastener trends; using technology to obtain leaner designs; using zinc-nickel as a cadmium replacement; and how EVs and by-wire technologies are going to change automotive fasteners. Lear more or register here.
These classes provide an excellent opportunity for anyone traveling to Fastener Fair to incorporate training into the show. “Laurence is a tremendous instructor, and these classes include hot topics and truly fascinating information,” shared Jo Morris, Director of Marketing for FTI. Both classes are suitable for those in sales, engineering, quality assurance, sourcing and quoting, purchasing, marketing, management or anyone interested in learning more about fasteners.
The cost to attend both classes is $499 or attendees can register for an All-Access badge for $600, which includes classes, exhibit hall access, admission to the opening night networking party at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and shuttle service to the networking party and factory tour at Brighton-Best International. Learn more at www.fas
Support from Star Stainless, FTI’s 2024 Trade Show Sponsor, and Würth Industry North America, FTI’s 2024 Sustaining Sponsor, help provide this quality fastener education opportunity.
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