Description

In-Person Training

Monday, February 16th, 2026 9:00AM- 4:00PM

Santa Ana, California

DAY ONE February 16, 2026: Workmanship - What is it and Why is it Important for Aerospace Fasteners

Click here to register and see description for day two of training (Standards 101 - Aerospace Version). These registration will be separate and will be additional in cost. 

Description:

Fastener Fatigue is of special concern for aerospace fasteners. For this reason, aerospace fastener manufacturers take great extraordinary measures to make sure that part workmanship is at its best. This one-day training will explore what workmanship is relative to cold-headed fasteners, some of the common manufacturing defects, and the actions and countermeasures employed by the industry to reduce or eliminate them. This training will look at each of the major processing steps from the contribution of the raw material, cold-heading, thread rolling, and material handling. Participants will gain a better understanding of the more common manufacturing defects and potential strategies for eliminating them. This is an excellent topic for anyone on the quality team, engineers, manufacturing leads, sales, or anyone wanting to know more about why part workmanship is so important to aerospace fasteners.

Instructor:

Laurence Claus, Director of Education and Training

Who should attend:

This course is designed for the individual that uses fastener standards. It is likely to be more helpful to those that are new to the industry or seldom use standards but will also serve as a refresher to someone with many years of experience. Fastener standards are ever evolving, so regardless of where one is at in their career, there are new things to be learned.

• Members in quality, engineering, or materials
• Technical sales professionals
• Those tasked with quoting product
• Anyone that has ever had to use a standard

Hotel:

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

8 MacArthur Pl, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Parking:

Will be complimentary for all guests attending the meeting. If you are staying overnight the cost will be $12.00

Room Block:

Book your group rate for Industrial Fasteners Institute Member Training

Meals Included:

Light Breakfast

Lunch