Course aimsThe course aims to provide a sound understanding of the scientific principles of metallurgy and how to apply them to the selection and processing of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys for a range of applications. Some prior understanding of science & engineering principles is assumed.
Who should attendProfessionals who work in the production, processing, specification, design, fabrication or selling of metals. The course is suited to, for example, production, technical, quality control, product design and marketing & sales professionals. It is particularly applicable to engineering graduate entrants.
Metallurgy Fundamentals – Science & Practice
Find out more: For further information please contactT: 0114 222 4446 E: [email protected] W: amrctraining.co.uk
A one week, residential course covering the underlying principles of metallurgy and how they are applied in a practical context.
Lectures and practical workshops are delivered in the prestigious AMRC Training Centre and the University of Sheffield’s Diamond Materials Characterisation Laboratory with visits to the AMRC Castings & Nuclear AMRC research centres.
Metallurgy Fundamentals – Science & Practice
Day 1
Fundamental Concepts– 1.5 hr
• Periodic table
• Crystal structures
• Substitutional & interstitial alloying
• Simple phase diagrams
• Grain structures & orientation
Metallography & Microscopy– 1.5 hr
• Metallographic preparation
• Optical microscopy
• Bright & dark field
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Chemical mapping
• Microstructures
• Grain sizing & image analysis
Corrosion & Prevention– 3 hr
• Surface corrosion
• Pitting corrosion
• Crevice corrosion
• Galvanic corrosion
• Stress Corrosion Cracking
• Preventative technologies
Course Dinner
Day 2
Steel Metallurgy– 1.5 hr
• Roles of alloying elements
• Alloy steels
• Stainless steels
• Steel grades & applications
Non-Ferrous Metallurgy– 1.5 hr
• Ti & Zr alloys
• Ni alloys
• Al alloys
• Cu alloys
Processing of Metals– 3 hr• Steel making
• Forging
• Extrusion
• Rolling
• Powder metallurgy
• Additive manufacturing
• Joining – welding
• Machining
Day 3
Properties of Metals & Testing– 1.5 hr
• Tensile test
• Hardness test
• Toughness & DBTT
• Creep test
• Fatigue test
Strengthening Mechanisms– 1.5 hr
• Role of grain boundaries
• Precipitates – inter & intragranular
• Hydrogen, inclusions & porosity
• Effects of irradiation
Failure Modes Workshop– 3 hr
• Fatigue
• Brittle failures
• Ductile failures
• Failure analysis
See next page for Days 4 & 5
Metallurgy Fundamentals – Science & Practice
Material & Process Selection Workshop– 1.5 hr
• In-service performance criteria
• Material selection
• Forming processes
• Heat treatment
• Surface engineering
Nuclear AMRC visit– 1.5 hr
• Advanced machining
• Advanced welding
• Large scale metrology
Day 4
Foundry Processes– 1.5 hr
• Sand casting
• Investment casting
• Die casting
• Solidification theory
• Casting design
AMRC Castings visit– 1.5 hr
• CAD
• Pattern making
• Mould making
• Melting
• Casting
• Heat treatment
• Metallurgy lab
Heat Treatment– 1.5 hr
• Equilibrium phase diagrams (incl Fe-C)
• Phase transformations
• TTT curves
• CCT curves
• Heat Affected zones (welding)
• Hardenability
Surface Engineering– 1.5 hr
• Case hardening
• Coatings
• Peening
• Electroplating
Day 5
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Understanding of the metallurgical principles of
phase diagrams, crystallography and manipulation
of microstructures to achieve desirable properties.
• Selection and tailoring of alloys to suit a range of
end applications.
• Familiarity with all aspects of the production,
processing and finishing of metal products.
• Understanding of test methods, specifications
and product standards.
• Comprehension of failure modes for metallic
components and techniques for investigating
and preventing failures.
• Participative workshop on material and
process selection.
• First-hand observation of emerging technologies
in casting, welding and machining.
AMRC Training Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Off Highfield Spring, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5BL
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Entry GuidelinesAlthough there are no formal entry requirements it is recommended that delegates have A level qualifications in physics & chemistry and preferably a degree in an engineering discipline.
Programme Fees & Registration£1950 per delegate, including course dinner. Discounts negotiable for multiple bookings. VAT is not charged.
AccommodationTo be arranged in University of Sheffield student accommodation, subject to availability. Alternatively there are numerous hotels in Sheffield. Accommodation is not included in the course fee.