ABOUT PRESTRADE

JEFF FREDLINE,
President

Consulting Engineering in the Metal Stamping Press Industry

Jeff Fredline has over 40 years experience in the Metal Stamping Press Industry, with extensive experience in metal stamping on both the machinery and production sides.

Jeff is an active member of the Precision Metalforming Association, serving on the Southeast and Tennessee District Boards; the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Forging Institute of America. He is a well-known speaker at both PMA and FIA technical training seminars as well as FABTECH.

Jeff trains on a private basis for many industry leaders, and some of his clients have included General Motors, Chrysler, Whirlpool, and General Electric.

While Jeff’s training is highly customized for each client, we’ve outlined a condensed version of his popular seminar for operators, die setters, engineers and maintenance personnel:

How to maximize uptime, even with less-than-perfect machinery
The Theory of the Box
Safe metal stamping press operations
A full understanding of the design and use of metal stamping processes
Efficient and practical preventive maintenance inspection procedures

Detroit Institute of Technology, Bachelor, Business, 1977 - 1981

Activities and societies: Former District Chairman, currently Active Board Member, for Precision Metal Forming in Middle Tennessee.

WATCH: Jeff Fredline and Dean Phillips, Destiny of Manufacturing, discuss the state of the Metal Stamping Press Industry.

Jeff is very knowledgeable in Press Maintenance. His teaching methods made it easy for us to apply to our operations
Alex S.
Jeff’s knowledge and presentation style are excellent. Combining practical concepts with stories of experiences made the seminar experience a worthwhile investment.
Ralph M.