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Metals Technology Certificate
‘METTECH’ is a coordinated programme of training courses intended primarily for technical staff who are routinely involved in the processing or testing of metals-based products. It is also suitable as technical background for staff in engineering and commercial functions.
• Fundamentals of Metallurgy• Carbon & Alloy Steel Metallurgy• Stainless Steel Metallurgy• Non-Ferrous Alloys• Metals Processing & Manufacturing Technologies• Nuclear Metallurgy• Principles of Heat Treatment
• Quality & Quality Control• Metallography and Microscopy• Testing Techniques• Metallurgical Failure Analysis & Prevention• Combating Metallic Corrosion• Nuclear Materials
Course Options (all 1 day - select any 6)
Find out more: For further information please contactT: 0114 222 4446 E: [email protected] W: amrctraining.co.uk
Course details
Fundamentals of Metallurgy• Appreciate how atomic and microstructural features influence the properties of metals
• Understand how processing is used to manipulate material properties
• Summarise the test methods used to quantify mechanical & corrosion properties of a metal
• Understand how the structural characteristics of a metal influence test performance
• Understand how major industrial metals are produced
• Distinguish between primary and secondary process steps
• Understand how material selection methods are used in practice
Carbon & Alloy Steel Metallurgy• Describe & understand the processing of a wide variety of steel products
• Understand and discuss the basic metallurgy of steels
• Recognise the correct applications for various steel products
• Understand the principle welding processes and how to avoid degradation of materials properties
Stainless Steel Metallurgy• Understand the metallurgy of stainless steels
• Familiarisation with stainless steel making and continuous casting
• Discuss the forming of stainless steels
• Understand corrosion and oxidation mechanisms
• Appreciate surface finishes available on stainless steels
• Appreciate stainless steel markets and practical applications
Non-Ferrous Alloys• Understand the metallurgy of Aluminium, Nickel, Titanium and Copper alloys
• Appreciate their unique physical, mechanical and chemical properties and the applications to which they are suited
• Learn how Aluminium, Nickel, Titanium and Copper alloys are produced and processed into engineering components
• Understand how non-ferrous alloys differ from steels
Metals Processing & Manufacturing Technologies• Describe BOS, EAF and continuous casting processes
• Explain the terms expendable-mould casting, permanent-mould casting, sand casting, shrinkage and directional solidification
• How do turning, milling and drilling operations differ?
• Describe the principles of arc, resistance and oxyfuel gas welding methods
• Understand the basic scientific principles of carburising, electroplating & hot dipping
Principles of Heat Treatment• Explain why heat treatment is required for steels, nickel, titanium and aluminium alloys
• Appreciate the influence of heat treatment on microstructure and hence on materials properties
• Compare and contrast the attributes and control characteristics of electrical resistance, induction, gas and fuel oil fired furnaces
• Specify physical test procedures and explain their relevance in a formal quality control environment
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Nuclear Metallurgy• Crystal structures and phase diagrams
• Mechanical testing and material standards
• Heat treatment of metals
• Forming processes
• Joining processes
Metallurgical Failure Analysis & Prevention• Understand why materials fail
• Awareness of the methods of failure investigation
• Appreciate fracture & corrosion related failures
• Awareness of the prevention of material failures
Metallography and Microscopy• Sample preparation
• Fundamentals of optical microscopy
• Bright field and dark field imaging
• Image analysis techniques
• Fundamentals of electron microscopy
Testing Techniques• Appreciate the procedures used to determine tensile, hardness, toughness, fatigue and creep properties of metals
• Understand how material properties are derived from the test results
• Learn how material properties are used to support product design, quality and performance
• Review a range of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for detecting surface and sub-surface defects - optical, dye penetration, magnetic particle, eddy currents, ultrasonics and radiography
• Practical examples of industrial application of NDT techniques
Quality & Quality Control• Explain the difference between quality directives, codes and standards
• Describe and apply the principles of ISO 9000 series and 6 sigma quality systems
• Understand quality control systems, including sampling, errors, units and precision
• Familiarise with Pareto charts histograms, control charts and other Quality Tools.
Combating Metallic Corrosion• Appreciate the scientific principles of corrosion
• The role of metallography in understanding corrosion
• Awareness of the prevention of corrosion – galvanising, coatings, cathodic & anodic protection, design & environmental modifications
• Knowledge of corrosion resisting metals & alloys
• Awareness of corrosion problems in construction, automotive, marine & other sectors
Nuclear Materials (Stainless Steel, Zr/Ti, Uo2)• Primary processing of steels, Zr and Ti alloys
• Key properties of steels, Zr and Ti alloys
• Steel Zr and Ti alloy specifications
• Nuclear applications of steels, Zr and Ti
• Manufacture of Uo2 fuel pellets
• Effects of irradiation
Assessment and CertificationKnowledge gained from each of the taught courses is assessed via on-line multiple choice examinations. Results from these will be aggregated and successful candidates will be issued with a University of Sheffield Certificate of Achievement. (Note that this does not constitute a formal, accredited qualification.)
Find out more: For further information please contactT: 0114 222 4446 E: [email protected] W: amrctraining.co.uk
Entry Guidelines Although there are no formal entry requirements, it is recommended that candidates have GCSE grade A, B or C and preferably A levels in maths and physics/chemistry.
Programme Fees and Registration£2500 (VAT not applicable) includes registration and attendance at six one-day courses, including on-line assessment. Additional courses may be attended for £400 per day.
To register go to www.amrctraining.co.uk/mettech
Metals Technology CertificateCourse descriptions, dates, locations & bookings via the AMRC Training Centre course calendar at www.amrctraining.co.uk/prospectus-courses
Note that availability of all courses is subject to demand.
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