Metric Threads Co-Produced by Industrial Fasteners Institute and Fastener Training Institute LIVE WEBINAR Friday, September 18, 2026 TIME 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET INSTRUCTOR Laurence Claus, IFI’s Director of Education and Training OVERVIEW Learn the basics of metric threads - including terminology, how to read thread designations, thread fit, and general concepts in inspecting and gaging metric threads. Students should emerge with a better understanding of the following -- What the terms used to describe thread characteristics refer to The differences and how to distinguish between standard, fine, and extra fine thread pitches How to read or generate an accurate thread description (designation) What is the Pitch Diameter and why is it important What the “alphabet soup” of letters and numbers related to thread fit means The difference between right- and left-handed threads What System 21 and System 22 mean related to inspecting threads WHO SHOULD ATTEND Quality Engineering Thread Rolling Lead-men or Supervisors Sales Anyone relatively new to the industry who needs to understand threads, anyone who would like to learn more about metric threads and anyone interested in learning 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 Register directly with Industrial Fasteners Institute 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.