University Sheffiel AMRC Training Centre courses

...Introduce attendees to some of the important fundamentals of structural engineering. Equip attendees with a sound appreciation of the relationships between materials properties...

...Prior attendance on the Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists course would be beneficial. This is a two day workshop targeted at employees in technical...

...It will also be of value to those involved in service industries (electrical, gas and sewerage) and construction, mining, marine and especially galvanisers...

...Light Alloys Titanium and Aluminium Furnace Types Heating/Soaking/Cooling/Quenching Systems Selection of heat treatment parameters Use of predictive tools...

...corrosion control such as construction, chemicals, marine and offshore, automotive, gas/electrical suppliers and also suppliers of corrosion protective...

...The main approaches to fatigue design will be outlined with an emphasis on the ways in which these approaches relate to the fundamental physical aspects...

...of the fracture mechanics design approach, and at materials technologists seeking an appreciation of the ways in which different approaches to testing...

...Provide a basic understanding of heat treatment processes, why they are necessary, what they involve and what goes wrong. Suitable for: The workshop...

...The course covers best practice and considers why forging is used for component manufacture and the requirements of the hot/warm forging processes in component production...

...near net-shape forging. Increasing added value through tool design, plant, process. Day 2 (09.00hrs Start. 17.00hrs Finish.) Maximising cost effectiveness...

...and sales personnel working in the aerospace, automotive, marine, chemical, oil and gas industries. Managers, designers, engineers, senior supervisors...

...Design Example (calculators required) Material Properties and Testing 08.45-09.00hrs Registration. 17.00hrs Finish...

...For this purpose a large number of mechanical tests have been developed. Introduction to why materials are tested Tensile testing,what properties are measured...

...for applications such as vessels used for the storage of liquid Helium at -269°C to Tungsten filaments in electric lights working at 3,000°C...

...Start time: 8.30 am each day. Finish: 6.30 pm each day. MODULE AIMS To describe the current techniques used for the making, refining and continuous casting of steels...

...Suitable for: People working in the industry either experienced or new comers who need or want to know more about the process, its benefits and limitations...

...Why is platinum expensive, when steel is cheaper than potatoes? (Key definitions) What different types of properties are there? What are the different...

...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: Those who are working, or are looking to work, in the manufacturing of these alloys for aerospace and industrial applications...

...the tools, the techniques and the philosophies. Dates 3 x 2 day modules over a three month period. Start time: 9.00am each day. Finish...