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Mechanical Press Maintenance Workshop 2026

This workshop will act to introduce participants to the different types of mechanical presses. It will provide an explanation of the various elements of the press to provide an understanding of how they work and their interactions and influence on other parts of the press forging process. The emphasis of this workshop is predictive and preventative maintenance of the elements of the press, how to improve the uptime of your machines, and items that should be taken into consideration when planning a repair.

 

 

Dates: November 2-3, 2026

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

Click here to view a detailed agenda.


 Who Should Attend?

  • Maintenance Department Leaders
  • Press Maintenance Specialists
  • Forge Cell Leaders
  • Plant Engineers
  • General Managers
  • Production Managers 

Workshop Topics:

  • Overview of the Different Types of Presses      
  • Foundations
  • Drive Train
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Lubrication Systems
  • Technologies to Use in Preventative Maintenance
  • Overview of Electrical Systems
  • Mechanical Press Repair Options
  • Predictive and Preventative Systems
  • Planning for Lead Time for Spare Parts

Cost to Attend:  Member Pricing:    Non-Member Pricing:
 First Attendee:                          $750  $950
 Additional Attendee:     $650  $850

Please login at the top of this page to begin your registration. The registration deadline is October 19, 2026. Registrations will not be accepted after this date. For registration questions or to submit a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards by email at kathy@forging.org or phone at (216) 781-6260.

Suggested Hotels:

Home2Suites
6200 Patriots Way, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 264-4190

 

Embassy Suites

5800 Rockside Woods Blvd., Independence, OH 44131

Phone: (216) 986-9900

 

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations will be permitted until October 19, 2026, and will be refunded in full. After October 19, 2026 no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to the 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
11/2/2026 8:00 AM - 11/3/2026 3:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
FIA Headquarters 6363 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence, OH 44131 UNITED STATES
Registration
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Last day to register is 10/19/2026