This course is an overview of the essential properties of metals, how they are produced and where they are used. It will provide a basic understanding of the relationships between structure, properties and processing of the most important industrial metals, as well as explaining the terminology and test methods associated with key properties.

Who should attend?

Professionals with a grounding in metals or material science who wish to extend their technical understanding. This could range from Directors to junior staff in Operations, Technical, Quality, Procurement or Sales.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

This course covers the theory and practicalities of optical and electron microscopy.

It will provide you with an insight into the techniques used for sample preparation and the operation of optical and scanning electron microscopes. It describes the equipment and methods for extracting samples from metal items, for producing flat surfaces and etching to reveal surface features. The principles on which both types of microscope operate and examples of the images and information that can be obtained are explained.

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for after-sales professionals, laboratory staff, marketing and sales professionals in all sectors of engineering. Sectors such as aerospace, automotive, conventional powergen, nuclear and renewable energy.

A basic understanding of science and engineering principles is assumed.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

An introduction to the mechanisms of material failure due to mechanical and environmental factors. The course will enable attendees to determine how and why a metal component has failed or fractured during service and identify a means of detecting and preventing such failures in the future.

It is essential that designers and engineers in the metal industry gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of failure investigation and analysis, due to the increasing demands imposed on high-performance metals and the costly consequences of component failures.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for many professionals in the engineering industry, from design engineers and production engineers to after-sales professionals, laboratory staff, and marketing and sales professionals. Attendees could also be insurance investigators and loss adjusters and those in the sectors of aerospace, automotive, conventional powergen, nuclear and renewable energy.

A basic understanding of science and engineering principles is preferable.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

This course aims to provide a sound understanding of the scientific principles of metallurgy and how to apply them to specify and process metals in an industrial context.

Learning outcomes of the course:

- Understanding of the metallurgical principles of phase diagrams, crystallography and manipulation of microstructures to achieve desirable properties
- Selection of 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

Who should attend?

Professionals 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 and sales professionals. Some prior knowledge of basic metallurgical principles, however, would be beneficial.

Duration: Online over four sessions on consecutive days.

This course gives an overview of the secondary and down-stream processes involved in the production of major industrial metals, including steel, aluminium, titanium and nickel alloys and their finished components.

Who should attend?

Anyone requiring an overall understanding of the processing principles and methods of manufacture of semi-finished and finished products made from the major industrial metals including steel, aluminium, titanium and nickel alloys.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

A technical course describing the production, features and applications of Aluminium, Copper, Nickel & Titanium alloys.

The course will provide you with a full understanding of the characteristics of a range of commonly-used non-ferrous alloys, how they are produced and the industrial applications to which they are suited.

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for industry professionals engaged in the supply, processing and applications of non-ferrous alloys. It will be of interest to recent graduates, designers, engineers, buyers and sales personnel working in or supplying the aerospace, defence, nuclear, power generation, offshore, chemical, oil and gas, automotive and other industry sectors.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

This course will provide you with a sound understanding of the beneficial effects of heat treatment to a range of ferrous and light metal alloys. You will learn about case hardening procedures and why heat treatment is required for steels, Aluminium, Titanium and Nickel alloys.

Who should attend?

This course will provide you with a sound understanding of the beneficial effects of heat treatment to a range of ferrous and light metal alloys. You will learn about case hardening procedures and why heat treatment is required for steels, Aluminium, Titanium and Nickel alloys.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

This course addresses the key aspects of quality from the perspective of engineering services and product manufacture.

It will deliver a good understanding of the importance, culture and commercial relevance of quality management, quality assurance and quality control in an engineering environment. It will provide attendees with a working knowledge of relevant tools and techniques so that they can be applied in the workplace.

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for managerial and operational staff for whom quality systems are relevant. This extends to marketing, sales, design and manufacturing engineers in all industry sectors.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

A technical course covering all aspects of the production and use of a range of stainless steel alloys. It will provide you with a working knowledge of the production, processing and applications of a wide range of stainless steels grades. It will also focus on technical considerations and their impact on processing and in-service performance.

Who should attend?

Professionals involved in the manufacture, supply and use of stainless steels products. The course is delivered at a moderate technical level and assumes only a very basic prior knowledge of steel metallurgy.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.

This is a technical course describing the techniques used to determine the mechanical properties of metals and for non-destructive testing (NDT) of structures and components. It will explain the mechanical properties and testing procedures used for design, quality and the performance behaviour of metals. It will provide an overview of the features and capabilities of non-destructive techniques used to detect surface and sub-surface defects in metal structures and components.

Who should attend?

This course applies to managers and technicians responsible for the testing of materials and products. It is equally suited to designers, engineers, and procurement and business development personnel in all branches of manufacturing engineering.

Duration: Online over two sessions on consecutive days.