Basics of Cold Heading Co-Produced by Industrial Fasteners Institute and Fastener Training Institute DATE Friday, June 12, 2026 TIME 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET INSTRUCTOR Laurence Claus, IFI Director of Education and Training COURSE DETAILS Have you ever wanted to know more about how threaded fasteners are made? Although there are different methods which can be employed, the most common way of forming a fastener is by cold heading. This webinar introduces participants to a high-level overview of cold heading: its advantages, what happens in a cold heading machine, different types and descriptions of machines, and the tooling necessary to make it all happen. After completing the webinar, attendees will understand what types of parts make excellent candidates for cold heading and how a part turns from a blank piece of raw material to a nearly finished fastener. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This class is beneficial to many in the fastener industry, including those who are brand new to the industry and seasoned veterans: • Anyone new to the industry • Individuals who support or purchase product from fastener manufacturers • Inside and outside sales • Quality • Engineering • Anyone who wants to learn more about the industry PRICING The webinar is FREE for IFI Members. The non-member price is $140 per person or $550 for groups of five. REGISTRATION Registration is now closed. The Fastener Training Institute reserves the right to change instructors or cancel seminars and cannot be held responsible for costs incurred other than the registration fee.