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Precision Press Brake Certificate Course

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Master the principles of precision sheet metal bending with an understanding of the techniques, calculations, and equipment.

Includes three sessions of live online instruction, resource materials, and on-demand videos to enhance your learning experience. Live sessions run from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Central Time each day. Plus, receive your own copy of Steve’s textbook, Bending Basics ($95 value). At the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to earn FMA’s Precision Press Brake certificate by successfully completing an online exam. Cost is $295 or $245 for FMA members.

With more than 30 years experience in the sheet metal industry, Steve Benson is president of ASMA, a supplier of software, textbooks, and training for press brake operators and engineers. He has authored seven press brake texts, programmed related software, and currently publishes the Precision Sheet Metal Chronicle. Steve is an active member of FMA’s Precision Sheet Metal Technology Council.