Fastener Training Institute®

2012 Seminar Schedule

All classes include a full day of training in a small group environment, lunch and refreshments, and a certificate of completion.

  • Fastener Training Week-Los Angeles (February 27-March 2, 2012 in La Mirada CA) - Complete the full Certified Fastener Specialist™ program in five days. This week-long intensive version of the seven-course CFS™ training program includes everything that a student would experience in the regular CFS™ training but all on consecutive days.
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  • Fastener Manufacturing (April 10, 2012 in La Mirada CA) - Visit fastener manufacturing facilities and see cold heading, hot heading and thread rolling for commercial and aerospace products. Transportation to all locations is provided in an air-conditioned motor coach.
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  • Fastener Secondary Processes (May 22, 2012 in La Mirada CA) - Visit facilities that provide secondary processes to fasteners, including plating, heat treating and application of locking devices. Transportation to all locations is provided in an air-conditioned motor coach.
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  • Fastener Specifications and Terminology (June 12, 2012 in La Mirada CA) -

    • If you've ever agonized over how to meet or understand customer specifications,
    • If you've wondered when a specification supercedes another specification,
    • If you need to feel confident answering a technical question,

    Then this seminar was designed for you.

    • You will learn about the consensus standards organizations that govern our industry (ASTM, SAE, ANSI, IFI, ISO, ASME and others).
    • You will get a thorough grounding in the terms and definitions used in fastener specifications.
    • You will study actual specifications and learn how to identify and meet customer and industry requirements.

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  • Understanding the Bolted Joint (July 10, 2012 in La Mirada CA) -

    • Did you know that even Grade 8 bolts stretch when they are tightened, acting like heavy duty springs, and that is why they keep assemblies together?
    • Learn why tension in bolts and screws is more critical than the applied torque in making a joint secure.
    • Learn what a Skidmore Tester is and what information it provides about fastening that is different from that provided by a torque wrench.

    Participants will learn first-hand:

    • How to calculate general torque recommendations,
    • How to use simple torque calculation software, and
    • How to determine optimum tightening torque values for specific applications through a simple experimentation procedure.
    • You’ll also discover how RoHS compliance could affect the torque tension relationship.

    These activities will be demonstrated and then participants will have the opportunity for hands-on work.
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  • Fastener Training Week-Cleveland (July 23-27, 2012 in Cleveland OH)

    Complete the full Certified Fastener Specialist™ program in five days. This week-long intensive version of the seven-course CFS™ training program includes everything that a student would experience in the regular CFS™ training but all on consecutive days. Taught at IFI headquarters in Cleveland OH.
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  • Dimensional and Material Specifications (August 14, 2012 in La Mirada CA ) -

    In this seminar you will learn about the specifications you use and the ones you need to know more about. On your seminar confirmation we'll ask you what you want to learn. We will cover as many specifications as possible, customizing the seminar for you.

    • You will learn about thread specifications and gaging requirements: ANSI/ASME B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.13M; thread call-outs on prints; metric thread specs and others.
    • You will get a thorough grounding on dimensional specifications for bolts, hex cap screws, nuts, socket products, machine screws and tapping screws: ANSI/ASME B18.2.1, B18.2.2, ANSI/ASME B18.3, B18.6.3, B18.6.4.
    • You will study material specifications for carbon steel and stainless steel products: ASTM A574, F835, F912, SAE J429, J995, ASTM A307, A325, A193, A194, A563 and others

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  • Fastener Quality Assurance (September 11, 2012 in La Mirada CA) -

    This seminar will include classroom lectures and hands-on work with actual lab equipment and will cover:

    • Quality programs and systems
    • ISO 9000 Quality System requirements
    • QS 9000 and AS 9100 as they relate to ISO 9000 and ISO 17025
    • ISO 17025 Laboratory Accreditation requirements
    • Sampling plans
    • Instrument and gage calibration
    • Gage R&R, traceability
    • Thread inspection
    • Variable and fixed limit gaging, gage set-up and use, go/no-go, segments, rolls, etc.
    • Inspection of recesses and drives
    • Cross recess, hex recess, 6 Lobe, etc.
    • Dimensional inspection
    • Use of calipers, micrometers, pin gages, height gage, comparator and special gages
    • Using prints and specifications for inspection
    • Certifications and test report review.

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  • Fastener Testing (October 16, 2012 in Huntington Beach CA) -

    Taught on-site at an independent fastener testing lab, attendees will visit several different lab departments in small groups, where they’ll get an overview and demonstration of actual testing procedures.

    The curriculum is outlined below. You are welcome to bring your own samples for testing (time permitting).

    • What should be in a test report
    • Dimensional testing
    • Mechanical testing
    • Chemical analysis
    • Metallurgical analysis
    • Failure analysis
    • Non-destructive testing

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Dates and locations are subject to change.

Registration Fees

Members of the Pacific-West Fastener Association receive substantial discounts on all seminar registration fees. Click here to inquire about association membership.

Product Training Program classes - each class: Pac-West members, $229, non-members, $379.

Certified Fastener Specialist™ classes - Fastener Manufacturing Plant Tour, Fastener Secondary Processes Plant Tour, and Fastener Testing Seminar; each class: Pac-West members, $229, non-members, $379. Fastener Specifications & Terminology, Understanding the Bolted Joint, Dimensional & Material Specifications, and Fastener Quality Assurance; each class: Pac-West members, $349, non-members, $549.

Fastener Training Week – from the Calendar of Courses page, click on the event to view registration fee details.

Additional Advanced Training

Advanced Metrics
This class is ideal if you are purchasing or selling metric fasteners, if you work in a Q.C. department, or if you are working with customer design. Topics covered include:

  • Metric System
    • Definition
    • Metric Units/Imperial Units Comparison
  • Governing Standards – Comparison
    • JIS
    • DIN
    • ISO
    • Others
  • Metric Fasteners vs. Inch Fasteners
    • Metric Thread Pitch vs. Inch Threads Per Inch
    • Metric Sizes – Inch Sizes Comparison (Chart)
  • Metric Property Classes
  • Head Markings
  • Tolerance Information

Advanced Print Reading
Learn how to read and understand the tough details of fastener prints and dimensional specifications. Learn how to explain the technical details to your customers in plain English. Learn how to spot the unnecessary but expensive features in custom designed fasteners. You’ll get valuable hand-outs and exercises. Topics covered include:

  • Looking good on paper – The elements of a properly prepared fastener print
  • Standard and special screw thread call-outs
  • Inch tolerancing systems
  • ANSI Y14.5 geometric dimensional and tolerancing symbology
  • The impact of tolerance call-outs and surface finish call-outs on product cost
  • Understanding the hard-to-understand notes in fastener dimensional specs
  • Advanced drafting practice and the use of CAD systems
  • Computer Solid Modeling in the design and use of fasteners
  • Understanding material call-outs
  • Classroom examination of your print, if submitted in advance