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FMA provides the tools and resources needed by companies to improve operations. FMA educates the industry through top-notch programs, award-winning publications, and North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding event. FMA brings the metal forming and fabricating community together through networking sessions, volunteer opportunities, and award programs.

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The Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO) Level I Certification Exam is the first to provide a comprehensive assessment of a person's knowledge in shearing, sawing, press brake, turret punch press, laser cutting and mechanical finishing. The Web-based exam is available at testing locations in the United States and Canada. Take a practice quiz to become familiar with the format of questions on the full exam.

Welders have their certification, now we have YOURS!

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  Dec. 9-11  FabCast: Managing Risk in Steel Purchasing (220)
  Dec. 12  FabCast: Introduction to Stamping Dies (222)
  Jan. 22  FabCast: The Incredible Power of Lean: Real Improvement in Real Life (225)
  Jan. 23  FabCast: Fundamentals of Stamping Presses (222)
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