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Theory & Applications of Forging & Die Design

The course is facilitated by a team of industry experts and engineering professors who work together to carefully explain the principles and practices of forging. Register your shop floor employees and technicians for this interactive, four-day training program today! Space is limited.

 

 

Dates: July 15-18, 2025

Location: FIA Headquarters
6363 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH 44131

Over the years, this program has continued to evolve and expand, offering insights into the latest forging technology and metal flow simulation. 

Curriculum Coordinator
Terry C. Lowe, Ph.D.
FIERF Professor
Research Professor, The George S. Ansell Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines

Click here to download information on the topics presented during the program.

Click here to view/download a tentative program schedule.

Registration for this program is not yet open. Check back soon for updates 

Submit a Problem for the Problem-Solving Session

FIA Member Companies are encouraged to submit a real-life problem for the problem-solving session. A brief statement of the problem, material being forged, drawings of parts and/or dies, sample part, (if size permits), and a description of effort (what has been tried that didn't work) will be needed. This information should be submitted to FIA, Attn: Gabby Schultz (gabby@forging.org).

Click here to download the Problem Solving Submission Form.

If you would like to submit a real-life problem for the class to work on, please return completed form along with drawings or sketches of parts and/or dies, and a sample part if size permits to: Gabby Schults at gabby@forging.org. The deadline for submitting a problem solving form is June 15, 2025.

 

 
When
7/15/2025 8:00 AM - 7/18/2025 12:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
FIA Headquarters 6363 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence 44131