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Thread Fit Matters is a 90-minute webinar providing critical and crucial knowledge for fastener distributors, manufacturers, importers and end users.  Topics Include –  1.     Thread terminology for inch and metric: for example, major diameter, pitch diameter, and minor diameter 2.     Classes of inch and metric threads: 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 6g, 6h, 6H, etc.  3.     Product thread acceptability rules from ASME B1.2, B1.3, and ISO 1502 4.     Rules regarding plated and coated threads 5.     Torque test procedure for nicked and plated or coated threads (ASTM F788 and ISO 6157-) 6.     Types of thread gages and their proper use Who Should Attend –  Purchasing, sales, warehouse, and technical personnel.  Thread Fit Matters is presented by Jim Speck.  Read more

Do you know all there is to know about ISO Metric Specifications? In this webinar we cover the most important ISO Fastener Specifications for materials, dimensions, processing and quality assurance. Understanding ISO Metric Fastener Specifications is presented by Carmen Vertullo, owner and founder of Carver Labs.  This is a technical webinar, but it is appropriate for all levels of experience. If you have access to any of these ISO standards, have them handy for the webinar.  898-1 898-2 3506-1 3506-2 4762 4017 4032 68-1 261 724 965 4769 4042 16426 Thank you to Fuller Fasteners for sponsoring this webinar. Read more

Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP) – Two-Part Series What is PPAP? What are the PPAP requirements? How does PPAP apply to my company as a fastener distributor or manufacturer? Control Plans, Design Records, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA… do you know these terms? Once primarily used for the automotive industry, PPAP practice has been adopted by more companies to consistently provide high-quality products and maintain an advantage over the competition year-after-year.  Whether you are familiar with the PPAP requirements, need a review or are new to PPAP altogether, this webinar is for you. Become proficient on the procedures, reporting requirements and activities specified by the PPAP manual. This webinar is a must for personnel in sales, quality, inspection, purchasing and management. It is suitable for all levels of fastener experience. PPAP is presented by Laurence Claus, director of education and training for Industrial Fasteners Institute.  Read more

Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP) – Two-Part Series What is PPAP? What are the PPAP requirements? How does PPAP apply to my company as a fastener distributor or manufacturer? Control Plans, Design Records, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA… do you know these terms? Once primarily used for the automotive industry, PPAP practice has been adopted by more companies to consistently provide high-quality products and maintain an advantage over the competition year-after-year.  Whether you are familiar with the PPAP requirements, need a review or are new to PPAP altogether, this webinar is for you. Become proficient on the procedures, reporting requirements and activities specified by the PPAP manual.This webinar is a must for personnel in sales, quality, inspection, purchasing and management. It is suitable for all levels of fastener experience. PPAP is presented by Laurence Claus, director of education and training for Industrial Fasteners Institute.  Read more

Torque control is not going away as a primary tightening strategy for fasteners. From the smallest screw to the largest bolt, just knowing what the proper torque is will not result in proper tension unless the correct torque tool is used - and it is used correctly. Suppliers can solve a lot of fastener installation problems and bring great value-added information to their customers if they have a solid understanding of the proper use and selection of torque wrenches. This is a technical webinar, but all information is appropriate for all positions and experience levels for anyone involved with threaded fasteners. Understanding Torque Wrenches is presented by Carmen Vertullo, owner and founder of Carver Labs. Read more

This informal webinar provides essential tools every fastener professional must have to stay up-to-date and be efficient when working with fastener technical data. This is a non-technical, informal presentation and is appropriate for all levels of experience and positions in the fastener industry. Utilizing the IFI's Resources is presented by Carmen Vertullo, owner of Carver Labs, and Salim Brahimi, director of engineering technology for Industrial Fasteners Institute.  Thank you to Industrial Fasteners Institute for co-producing this training. Read more