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Metallurgy Certificate Program

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Two-day course

Description
This comprehensive program will provide you with a basic understanding of the properties of metals and their alloys as well as an introduction to the science of forming alloys. In addition, common manufacturing flaws and the modes of common failure of engineering alloys will be introduced, allowing you to identify processes and techniques that will help you improve your product quality and reliability. Demonstrations and real-world examples are used to amplify key points in the program.
Audience
Fabricators, design engineers, quality control personnel, supervisors, steel buyers, inspection technicians
Learning Objectives
The program material covers issues including:
  • Fundamental aspects of metallic properties
    • atomic makeup of metals and alloys
    • relation of crystal defects and strength
    • ductility
    • heat treatment
    • alloying
  • Failure modes in terms of causes and characteristics
    • ductile overload failure
    • brittle failure
    • fatigue
    • friction wear
    • additional forms of corrosion
  • Manufacturing techniques for alloys
    • casting
    • mechanical forming
    • welding
    • powder metallurgy techniques
    • heat treatments
    • metallurgical surface treatments
  • Defect states that are characteristic of the manufacturing techniques

Also a valuable topic in the SME Certificate Program Series