Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists

Course

In Rotherham

£ 500 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Rotherham

  • Duration

    2 Days

To give attendees a basic understanding of metallurgy, and to appreciate the issues involved in the production of metals and alloys. The emphasis is on ferrous metallurgy. Suitable for: Personnel involved in the production, processing, fabricating, utilising and selling of metals, although the emphasis will be on steel. They may be new or experienced personnel from technical or non-technical backgrounds, and from a variety of business functions.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Rotherham (South Yorkshire)
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Swinden House, Moorgate Road, S60 3AR

Start date

On request

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Teachers and trainers (1)

Ian  Martin

Ian Martin

Course Manager

Ian Martin has been working in research and development for 30 years specialising in structure property relationships and the effect of processing on the mechanical properties in a variety of steels. He is currently employed by Corus RD&T at Swinden Technology Centre.

Course programme

This two day course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of metallurgy, and to appreciate the issues involved in the production of metals and alloys. The emphasis is on ferrous metallurgy. The presenters will be pleased to answer any questions not addressed in the talks.

Day 1 (08.45-09.00hrs Registration. 17.00hrs Finish.)

  • What is a Metal?
  • Introduction to Steel
  • Introduction to Steel Making and Continuous Casting:
    • Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS)
    • Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
    • Secondary Steelmaking and Continuous Casting
  • Basic Metallurgy
  • Effects of Alloying Elements on Steel
  • Standards - Explained
  • Introduction to Nickel, Titanium, Copper, Aluminium and their alloys

Day 2 (08.45-09.00hrs Registration. 17.00hrs Finish.)

  • Mechanical Testing & Metallography - generating the information given in the standards and on the test certificates
  • Tour and Demonstrations in the Corus RD&T Mechanical Testing & Optical Metallography Laboratories
  • Heat Treatment
  • Forming of Metals
  • Welding & Joinery

Additional information

Payment options: Fees must be paid in advance of the course.

Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists

£ 500 + VAT