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: cpd@amrctraining.co.uk 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

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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.