Description

FREE FOR IFI MEMBERS

NON-MEMBERS: 

• Early Bird Pricing - $575 per person
• July 13th: $675 per person

WHEN: August 4th, 2026

TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WHERE: Embassy Suite Rockford - 416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 - Nelson Conference Room

INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Claus

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK: CLICK HERE

Make reservations by 07/4/26 to get the discounted rate of $189

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

PARKING: City owed parking is available adjacent to the hotel. Parking rates may apply. More information can be found by using the Park Whiz App at www.parkwhiz.com/p/rockford-parking/map

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

Deep Dive into Mechanical and Property Standards -

This one-day class is a spinoff of the Fundamentals of Metallurgy and Heat treatment of fasteners class. Having taken that class is not prerequisite to this one and individuals that have taken that class should find this one a good addition to what they already learned. This class will review some basic metallurgical principles as they are applied in fastener material and performance specifications like SAE J429 and ISO 898/1. In this class we will take a deep dive into a material and performance specification to learn 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. Come and join us to learn how to properly use these important standards.

ENCOURAGED FOR:

• Engineers
• Quality
• Quoting
• Technical Sales
• Materials/Logistics
• Anyone seeking to learn more about how to use fastener standards

IFI is hosting a complimentary Plant Tour & Happy Hour:

• Monday, August 3rd, 2026
• J&M Plating - 4500 Kishwaukee St Door 2, Rockford, IL 61109
• 3:00 PM Tour & 5:00PM IFI Happy Hour

CLICK HERE TO RSVP