Fastener Training Institute (FTI)
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) provides fastener product and technical training, with the goal of enhancing fastener use, reliability and safety. The organization’s objective is to elevate the level of technical understanding and the expertise of individuals in the fastener industry, worldwide.
Workshop 1: Fundamentals of Bolted Joint Design
Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the scienc
Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the science behind reliable bolted joints.
Topics include:
- Understanding preload and clamp load
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Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the science behind reliable bolted joints.
Topics include:
- Understanding preload and clamp load
- Torque vs. tension relationships
- Joint stiffness and load sharing
- Fastener selection considerations
- Causes of joint failure
- Improving assembly reliability
Ideal for engine
Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the science behind reliable bolted joints.
Topics include:
- Understanding preload and clamp load
- Torque vs. tension relationships
- Joint stiffness and load sharing
- Fastener selection considerations
- Causes of joint failure
- Improving assembly reliability
Ideal for engineers, manufacturers, quality professionals, technical sales, and anyone specifying or troubleshooting bolted joints.
Workshop 1: Fundamentals of Bolted Joint Design (Continued)
Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the scienc
Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the science behind reliable bolted joints.
Topics include:
- Understanding preload and clamp load
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Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the science behind reliable bolted joints.
Topics include:
- Understanding preload and clamp load
- Torque vs. tension relationships
- Joint stiffness and load sharing
- Fastener selection considerations
- Causes of joint failure
- Improving assembly reliability
Ideal for engine
Based on FTI's highly acclaimed Understanding the Bolted Joint and Fastening Technology & Joint Design courses, this session explores the science behind reliable bolted joints.
Topics include:
- Understanding preload and clamp load
- Torque vs. tension relationships
- Joint stiffness and load sharing
- Fastener selection considerations
- Causes of joint failure
- Improving assembly reliability
Ideal for engineers, manufacturers, quality professionals, technical sales, and anyone specifying or troubleshooting bolted joints.
Workshop 2: What is your Quality Philosophy: Understanding How Modern Quality Systems are a Value to your Business
Quality is more than passing an audit—it's a competitive advantage.
This session examines how effective quality systems improve customer confidenc
Quality is more than passing an audit—it's a competitive advantage.
This session examines how effective quality systems improve customer confidence, reduce risk, and support long-term growth.
Topics include:
- Building a proactive quality cu
Quality is more than passing an audit—it's a competitive advantage.
This session examines how effective quality systems improve customer confidence, reduce risk, and support long-term growth.
Topics include:
- Building a proactive quality culture
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 fundamentals
- Fastener quality assurance best practices
- Risk-based thinking
- Audit readiness
- Supplier and customer expectations
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Quality is more than passing an audit—it's a competitive advantage.
This session examines how effective quality systems improve customer confidence, reduce risk, and support long-term growth.
Topics include:
- Building a proactive quality culture
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 fundamentals
- Fastener quality assurance best practices
- Risk-based thinking
- Audit readiness
- Supplier and customer expectations
Perfect for quality managers, executives, operations leaders, purchasing professionals, and manufacturers.
Workshop 3: Corrosion Control Strategies for Harsh Environments
Corrosion remains one of the leading causes of fastener failures. Learn how to identify corrosion risks before they become costly field problems.
Corrosion remains one of the leading causes of fastener failures. Learn how to identify corrosion risks before they become costly field problems.
Topics include:
- Corrosion mechanisms
- Material selection
- Protective coatings and fini
Corrosion remains one of the leading causes of fastener failures. Learn how to identify corrosion risks before they become costly field problems.
Topics include:
- Corrosion mechanisms
- Material selection
- Protective coatings and finishes
- Galvanic corrosion
- Environmental considerations
- Best practices for long-term performance
Especially valuable for construction, transportation, marine, energy, industrial, a
Corrosion remains one of the leading causes of fastener failures. Learn how to identify corrosion risks before they become costly field problems.
Topics include:
- Corrosion mechanisms
- Material selection
- Protective coatings and finishes
- Galvanic corrosion
- Environmental considerations
- Best practices for long-term performance
Especially valuable for construction, transportation, marine, energy, industrial, and outdoor applications.