If you are a fastener distributor, manufacturer, end-user, or quality assurance professional, you might be interested in attending the Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, Ohio, from April 8 through April 12, 2024. This event, organized by the Fastener Training Institute (FTI) and the International Fastener Institute (IFI), is a comprehensive and intensive training program that covers various aspects of fastener products, standards, and safety.
The Fastener Training Week is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to become Certified Fastener Specialists (CFS), a prestigious designation that demonstrates advanced technical aptitude and expertise in the fastener industry. The CFS program consists of seven courses that cover topics such as:
- Consensus standards organizations and IFI resources
- Torque tension and the bolted joint
- Thread technology and gage issues
- Print reading and tolerances
- Material specifications for steel fasteners
- Understanding how fasteners fail
- QA systems and sampling plans
The Fastener Training Week offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry-expert instructors, such as Salim Brahimi and Laurence Claus from IFI, who have extensive experience and knowledge in fastener engineering and education. The week also includes hands-on demonstrations, learning labs, interactive exercises, quizzes, and plant tours of fastener manufacturing, secondary processes, or testing facilities. Participants will be able to network with other fastener professionals, share best practices, and gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in the fastener industry.
The Fastener Training Week is ideal for teams, departments, and individuals who want to enhance their fastener knowledge and skills, increase their efficiency and productivity, reduce costly errors and risks, and add value to their company and customers. The event is open to anyone who has at least two years of fastener-related experience or has completed the FTI’s Fastener Basics course. The registration fee includes all course materials, lunches, and transportation to plant tours. Early-bird rates are available until March 25th, with discounts for multiple attendees and association members.
The Fastener Training Week is one of the most noteworthy and beneficial training programs for fastener professionals. It is a rare chance to learn from the best, earn a valuable credential, and advance your career in the fastener industry. Don’t miss this opportunity and register today at FTI’s website.
