FASTENER FAIR USA 2024 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland We are excited to present two educational sessions this year, on May 21 and May 22. The Making of Fasteners & the Cost Drivers Behind this Engineering Marvel Tuesday, May 21 Sponsored by Star Stainless 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Instructor: Laurence Claus, IFI Director of Education and Training View the class flyer COURSE OVERVIEW In this all-day class, fastener expert Laurence Claus takes participants into the fastener manufacturing world to explore why these sometimes under-appreciated components are complex engineering marvels. Participants gain a basic understanding of fastener production methods: cold heading, hot heading and screw machining while learning about the advantages and disadvantages of each manufacturing method. The training will delve into other finishing steps including thread rolling, grinding, machining, heat treating and plating. Additionally, students learn how each process, as well as raw material and customer expectations, drive what may appear to be a routine run- of-the-mill fastener into a value-added powerhouse of a component. CURRICULUM INCLUDES • Fastener production methods: cold heading, hot heading and screw machining • Advantages and disadvantages of each manufacturing method • Thread rolling, grinding, machining, heat treatment and plating WHO SHOULD ATTEND • Sales • Engineering • Quality Assurance • Sourcing & Quoting • Purchasing • Marketing • Management • Anyone interested in learning more about fasteners REGISTRATION AND PRICING OPTIONS 1. Conference All-Access Badge – BEST VALUE ($500) Register for the Conference All-Access badge with Fastener Fair USA. The badge is valued at $600, but save $100 by using this registration link with the code FTICONF. The Conference All-Access badge includes both classes with lunch each day, exhibit hall access, admission to the opening night networking party at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and shuttle service to the networking party and factory tour at Brighton-Best International on May 23. 2. FTI Classes Only ($499) Add to cart here for $499 for both classes only. No show access or extras included. 3. Exhibit Hall Access Only or Exhibit Hall Access + Networking Party Ticket Only (Save $50) If you plan to attend Fastener Fair USA but not take part in classes, promo code FTIFFUSA offers $50 off Exhibit Hall access or Exhibit Hall access + Networking Party ticket. All no-shows will be invoiced for full registration fees. 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.