This technical two-day course was created to give design, manufacturing, and quality engineers along with industrial technicians a thorough grounding in the complexities of mechanical joining with fasteners. This seminar will provide information on the most current specifications, techniques and guidelines.
Critical issues covered include:
Elastic interactions between fasteners and joint materials.
Preload, clampload and workload, definitions and balance.
Joint relaxation, estimation methods for load losses.
Choosing the right fastener for the joint.
Temperature influences on dissimilar joint materials.
Tightening methods (torque, torque-angle, others).
Lubrication - influence on tightening torque and torsional stresses.
IPC (In-Place-Cost) for optimizing joint economy.
Standards to use for domestic and international markets.
Developing the joint diagram - a powerful evaluation tool.
Safety factor calculation methods.
Vibration loosening mechanism - causes and prevention.
Fatigue failures - actions to prevent or minimize impact.
Corrosion (galvanic, stress corrosion, etc.) prevention methods.
Who should attend:
Anyone who designs mechanical joints with fasteners.
Anyone involved in fastener purchasing, testing or quality control.
Anyone involved in fastener development, standardization or design.
Anyone involved in fastener assembly or manufacturing.
What our students have to say:
"Any engineer who designs, tests or assembles bolted joints should take this class at least once (as early as possible) in their career. The instructor knows what he's talking about, has vast experience, engages the class and keeps everyone's attention." Brian Whalen, Naval Research Laboratories
"Simply the best technical seminar that I have attended since completing my graduate studies!" Everick Spence, Harley Davidson Motor Comp.
"Information provided is a MUST for every engineering dept. to be aware of." Anthony Jones, Ingersoll-Rand
Our instructor:
Bengt Blendulf was on faculty at Clemson University in the College of Engineering and Science until 1996, when he formed EduPro US, Inc. to focus on education and consulting in the area of fastening technology and bolted/screwed joint design. He is a founding member and formerly served as chairman of the Bolting Technology Council (now ASTM F16.96 Bolting Technology). Bengt teaches and consults for many U.S. and international companies and organizations that require fastener expertise. He has been in the metalworking field since 1962 and in the fastener industry since 1966. Educated in Sweden (mechanical engineering), he moved to the U.S. in 1974 to start a subsidiary for a leading European fastener manufacturer. He is the author of more than 100 technical papers in addition to published articles related to fasteners and international standardization. Bengt is also a contributing author of the Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints (Marcel Dekker, Inc).
Your registraion fee includes:
Two full days of training.
Training materials to take back to the job.
Breaks and lunch each day.
A certificate of completion.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
Hotel Information:
Seminar attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Please contact the Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport at 404-761-6500. Ask for the special rate of $75 for the "Fastener Training" group. Or Click Here to make your reservation online (use Group Code FTI). This rate includes complimentary airport shuttle service, hot breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Cancellations:
Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made no later than November 3 and are subject to a $150 processing fee. No requests for refunds will be accepted after November 3. The Fastener Training Institute reserves the right to cancel classes and cannot be held responsible for costs incurred other than the registration fee. |
