The document summarizes a one-day training course on fastener fundamentals. The course will provide a foundation for understanding the industry, science, and art of mechanical fastening and joining. It will be taught by James Speck, an author and expert in the fastener industry, and will cover topics such as fastener materials, manufacturing processes, engineering, quality assurance and technical advice. The objective of the training institute is to enhance knowledge and expertise in the fastener industry through courses presented by industry experts.

1. Fastener Fundamentals
Another continuing education fastener course...
Ifyou use fasteners every day, or just have a peripheral interest in manufacturing, science and technology, Fastener Fundamentals
workshop will provide a sound foundation for understanding the industry important art and science of mechanical fastening
joining and assembly. The course will draw upon extensive industry experience, as well as material from the book Mechanical
Fastening, Joining and Assembly, Second Edition, as presented by the author (and class instructor) Jim Speck.
The objective of the Fastener Training Institute is to elevate the level of technical
understanding and expertise of the individuals in the fastener industry by providing a
variety of training programs presented by industry experts. Our core purpose is to
enhance fastener use, reliability, and safety by providing training at all levels.
To get more information, or to register online go to www.fastenertraining.org or call 562-473-5373
Fastener Training Institute 562-473-5373
info@fastenertraining.org
Instructor:
JamesA. Speck, P.E.,worked as a regional manageroftheJohnson Gage Companyfollowing an extensive careerin
the fastenerindustryat Holo-Krome and Crescent Manufacturing. He trained and served as a technical expert in the
DepartmentofCommerce’sNationalVoluntaryLaboratoryAccreditationprogramforfastenersandmetals. Jimisthe
authorofthetextbookMechanicalFastening,JoiningandAssembly.
Registration Includes:
A full day of training in a small-group environment.
Continental breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and free parking.
A certificate of completion!
Copies of Mechanical Fastening can be preordered at a special workshop price.
Sign up and order yours today!
Class Fees:
$299 Paid by September 6
$399 Paid after September 6
Course Topics
Technical Foundation
Fastener Materials
Thread Rolling
Heat Treating
Plating and Coating
Screw Threads
Heading, Slotting and Threading
Fastener Engineering
Technical Advice
Quality Assurance
Class Details
Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Crescent Manufacturing, 700 George Washington, Turnpike, Burlington, CT 06013
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who works with mechanical fasteners: Manufacturers, Distributors, Tier
Suppliers, OEM’s. There are no prerequisites and the material is suitable for people
with technical and non-technical backgrounds.