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2026 FIA Fundamentals of Forging 101 Workshop

The FIA is excited to welcome back W.L. Bud Kinney to instruct our Fundamentals of Forging 101 Workshop. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of the forging process in language that attendees can understand, regardless of their experience level. As technology advances, it is becoming more important for buyers and forging professionals to understand the science behind the forging process and hot it compares to other processes such as castings, weldments, or machining from bar. The workshop will also cover how forgings are made, and how quality is added through each stop of the forging process.

Fundamentals of Forging 101
January 28, 2026
Forging Industry Association 
Independence, Ohio

About the Presenter: W.L. Bud Kinney:
Bud has a bachelor's degree in marketing, development, and strategic planning and a Mechanical Engineering BME. He works with the Engineering - Mechanical Advisory Committee at Cleveland State University where he was previously the Chair. Bud's wealth of knowledge is deep, including the following forging specialties:
     •   Maintenance Foreman
     •   Plant Engineer
     •   Plant Superintendent
     •   Sales Engineer
     •   Vice President of Sales
     •   Vice President of Technology and Development

Reference Materials:
Each participant will receive valuable reference materials published by FIA to start your own forging reference library in your office:
     -   Product Design Guide for Forging  - written for those interested in taking advantage of all the forging
          process offers, and inclusive of pictures and basic explanations of all facets of the forging process.
     -   Open Die Forging Technology - the definitive book for the open die forging process, inclusive of
          basic descriptions of the process, metallurgy, and typical products.
     -   Forging: Where, Why, How? - a basic primer of the processes, materials and product that take
          advantage of the forging process.

Registration Fee:
Member: $695
Non-member: $895

Please login at the top of this page to begin your registration. The last day to register for this event is January 16, 2026. No registrations will be accepted after this date. For questions concerning registration, or to submit a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org or (216) 781-6260.

Agenda:
January 28, 2026
8:00 a.m.              Registration & Breakfast 
8:30 a.m.  Fundamentals of Forging 101 
  Instructor: Bud Kinney 
12:30 p.m.  Lunch 
1:00 p.m.  Adjourn 

 

Suggested Hotels:

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cleveland Independence
6060 Rockside Place
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 264-4190

Home2 Suites by Hilton Cleveland Independence
6200 Patriots Way
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 264-4272

Participants are responsible for their own hotel and travel arrangements.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations will be permitted until January 14, 2026 and will be refunded in full. After January 14, 2026 no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to FIA in writing.

Please Note:
No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full. 
When
1/28/2026 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where
FIA Headquarters 6363 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence, OH 44131 UNITED STATES
Registration
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Registration ends 1/16/2026 5:00 PM