Training

TrainingIn today’s fast paced and information-driven environment having accurate and up-to-date knowledge can mean the difference between success and failure. Therefore, training and education are becoming increasingly more important.

We offer training on a variety of topics that can be customized to fit your specific needs.

At NNI Training and Consulting, Inc., we specialize in fasteners,  fastener-related topics, and the automotive parts supply industry; however, we also provide training in a wide range of technical and business-related topics.

The list below is a sampling of topics. Let’s discuss the training that best suits you.
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Course Offerings


  • Fasteners 101
    A basic primer on threaded fasteners with topics split between basic fastener engineering and fastener technology topics.
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  • Fundamentals for the Fastener Quality Technician
    Individual sessions (2 hours):
    Part 1: Fundamentals of Fastener Materials
    Part 2: Basics of Heat Treating Fasteners
    Part 3: Basics of Plating Fasteners
    Part 4: Fastener Failures & Common Quality Issues
    Part 5: GDT Part 1- Fundamentals
    Part 6: GDT Part 2
    Part 7: Gage R&R
    Part 8: Problem Solving Techniques
    Part 9: Root Cause Analysis
    Part 10: 8D
    Part 11: SPC
    Part 12: Process Capability
    Part 13: Metric Threads
    Part 14: PPAP
    Part 15: APQP Part 1
    Part 16: APQP Part 2
    Part 17: When Fasteners Fail
  • Fastener Engineering
    Individual or combined topics related to specific and unique fastener engineering themes:
    – The Bolted Joint
    – Self-Tapping Screws
    – Joining Thin Metal Sheets
    – Self-Loosening
    – Structural Bolting
  • Cost Drivers
    A primer on items that drive costs in threaded fasteners and small formed metallic parts
  • Screw Machine Conversions
    Practical considerations in reviewing potential parts to convert from screw machining to cold forming
  • Basics of Heat Treating and Metallurgy of Fasteners
    A basic primer on heat treating and metallurgy of  of small metallic parts
  • Surface Finishes for Fastener
    An overview and primer on subjects related to surface finishes for fasteners and small metallic parts
  • Thread Forming
    In-depth look at the theory of thread forming and thread forming into plastics, light metals, and steels
  • Automotive Fasteners
    An in-depth look at automotive fasteners – what makes them unique and different from other fastener types and what activities must a supplier be versed in to succeed in this market segment.
  • Common Fastener Failures and Their Causes
    In-depth look at common fastener failures
  • Aerospace Fasteners
    An in-depth look at aerospace fasteners – what makes them unique and different from other fastener types and what activities must a supplier be versed in to succeed in this market segment.
  • Back to Basics
    Individual topics related to automotive industry requirements, such as:
    – FMEAS
    – Basic Statistical Methods
    – PPAP
    – Print Reading and Comprehension
    – GD&T related to fasteners and formed components
  • ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100
    Primers to educate management on quality management systems: what they are and their requirements for implementation
  • Strategy and Strategic Planning
    Training or facilitation of strategic planning events

Our training is customized to fit your needs.
All of our training courses can be customized to provide the greatest value to you. Therefore, we encourage consultations ahead of any training session so that the course can be configured to cover those topics and subjects most meaningful and valuable to you.

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