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44THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINKJo Morris Marketing Director, Fastener Training Institute ®FASTENER TRAINING INSTITUTE ®1545 N. Columbus Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202TEL 562-473-5373 FAX 661-449-3232EMAIL info@fastenertraining.org WEB www.fastenertraining.orgFASTENER TRAINING INSTITUTE –TRAINING FOR EVERY LEVEL OF EMPLOYEEMany know the Fastner Training Institute (FTI)from our hallmark “Fastener Training Week” class andCertified Fastener Specialist (CFS) program. Did youknow that FTI also offers basic product training classes,fastener engineering workshops and seminars onquality? Whether you have a beginner just entering theindustry, cross training an up-and-comer or developinga future expert, the Fastener Training Institute has youcovered.Let FTI build your training curriculum…Starting With The Basics¤ Fastener Basics Like Never Before – 21session webinar series covering all topics relevant tonew fastener professionals. Each webinar focuseson a specific fastening topic explained in basic terms.Threads, hex heads, sockets, machine screws… and 17more!¤ Fastener Basics and Beyond – In PersonClass: This full day class focuses on practical aspectsof working in the fastener industry, including how torespond to technical questions from engineers andtechnicians and how to find the answers you need.¤ Metric Fasteners – 2 Session Webinar:Do you know your megapascals from your microns?What’s the difference between 4g6g and 6g? This classgoes deep into a few areas that are usually given lighttreatment in metric fastener training.TECHNICAL ARTICLEIntermediate Level¤ Understanding Fastener Technical Drawings– Webinar and In Person Class: Customer fastenerdrawings and fastener specifications can be hard tounderstand if you do not have a solid knowledge ofblueprint reading. This webinar teaches the fundamentalsof drafting terminology, and we will also go deep intoexamining actual fastener drawings and specifications.¤ Understanding the Bolted Jont Design – InPerson Class: Did you know that even Grade 8 boltsstretch when they are tightened, acting like heavy dutysprings, and that is why they keep assemblies together?Did you know that tension in bolts and screws is morecritical than the applied torque in making a joint secure? InUnderstanding the Bolted Joint you’ll learn the answers tothese questions and much more.Industry Specific Classes¤ Structural Bolting Including NewSpecifications and Changes - Webinar: This webinardiscusses some of the must-know changes in structuralbolting specifications and new products. This Webinaris not just for structural bolting people, we cover manyof the important technical, sales, engineering and qualityprinciples applicable to all fastener applications.¤ Aerospace Fasteners – An Overview and Howthey differ from the Industrial Fastener – Webinar¤ Fastener Testing Seminar – In Person andWebinar.CONTINUED ON PAGE 110

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