Fastener Training Institute™ : Product Training Program
  • This three-course program was designed to teach your employees about the products they buy, sell and warehouse.

  • While it is intended for people new to the industry, it will be beneficial for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge.

  • Classes do not need to be taken in sequence. If a class is missed, it can be made up the following year.

  • Upon completion of the program, students receive an engraved plaque. LAFA honors its most recent graduates at each association meeting.

  • Classes are taught by recognized industry specialists and include every-day hands-on case studies and lots of real-life information.


What Our Students Have To Say
  • The hands-on demonstrations were the best. You got to see how things work, right before your eyes!

  • I would recommend this class be taken by all in the fastener industry.

  • I gained loads of information from the instructors and literature and hope to attend seminars of this caliber in the future.

  • Terms and definitions were explained in a simple manner. Anyone not in the business would understand what the instructors were talking about.

  • I learned a lot of terminology.

  • It's a good program and beneficial for those old and new in the industry.

  • Samples, books and paperwork were prepared exceptionally well.

  • All of the speakers were great.

  • Most of the explanations helped clear up questions someone new to the industry might be wondering about.


2008 Course Schedule
  • Part #1: (January 15, 2008)
    • Hex Head Products · Nuts
    • Socket Products · Common Materials
    • Methods of Manufacturing · Consensus Standards
    • How To Call Out Parts · How To Use the IFI Manual
    • What Size is the Screw?
  • Part #2: (February 12, 2008)
    • Screw Drives · Screw Head Styles
    • Screw Threads · Washers
    • Coatings and Finishes · Hydrogen Embrittlement Demo
    • Large Threaded Fasteners · Thread Call-Outs
    • Thread Forms and Fit
  • Part #3: (March 18, 2008)
    • Pins · Anchors
    • Rivets · Metrics
    • Self Locking & Sealing Fasteners

    Dates and locations subject to change. Registration information will be mailed to all LAFA members four weeks before each event.

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