Deep Dive into Material Mechanical Property Standards Co-Produced by Industrial Fasteners Institute and Fastener Training Institute DATE Tuesday, August 4, 2026 TIME Full Day Class. Time TBA LOCATION Chicago, IL. Exact location TBA INSTRUCTOR Laurence Claus IFI Director of Education and Training CLASS OVERVIEW: This one-day class is a spinoff of Fundamentals of Metallurgy and Heat Treatment of Fasteners, although it is not a pre-requisite. It is complimentary and attendees will have additional learnings. Students learn about basic metallurgical principles as applied in fastener material and performance specifications, like SAE J429 and ISO 898/1. Additionally, we will dive deep into material and performance specifications, offering learning about the nuances of making smart material choices, how to achieve different bolt strengths, how and when to test bolts, and a myriad of other important concepts and details embodied in these standards. Register today and learn how to properly use these important standards. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Engineers Quality Quoting Technical Sales Materials/Logistics Anyone who wants to learn more about how to use fastener standards PRICING Early bird pricing is available for $575. The price increases to on July 21, 2026. The class is FREE for IFI Members. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided. 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. REGISTRATION Register directly with Industrial Fasteners Institute