Metallurgy and Welding 101

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the properties and microstructure of the most common alloy families (steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, etc.)
• Select and apply the most appropriate shaping and assembly techniques
• Understand and integrate corrosion and fatigue resistance into product design and manufacturing
• Select appropriate heat treatments
• Understand metal characterization techniques (hardness, tensile, chemical analysis, etc.)
• Identify common welding processes
• Understand the types of welding defects and the applicable standards
• Identify common mistakes and problems to avoid

Description

This course will allow you to better understand the alloys commonly encountered in industrial applications and constitutes a practical introduction for non-metallurgists. It will enable you to become familiar with the most important concepts in the field: shaping and assembly processes, heat treatments and the basic theory of corrosion and fatigue.

The training will also demystify the different welding processes, applicable standards and the defects commonly encountered. Many case studies will be presented, and participants are encouraged to submit their examples.

Content

• Physical properties & microstructure of the most common alloys
• Selection of appropriate heat treatments
• Understanding metal characterization techniques
• Basic principles of corrosion
• The most appropriate shaping & assembly techniques
• Common welding processes
• Understanding the types of welding defects & the applicable standards
• Review of errors & common problems to avoid

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

All Professionals working in the Industrial, Mining, Petrochemical & Civil Engineering Fields: Engineers • Inspectors • Technicians • Contractors

Day I

• Physical properties and microstructure of the most common alloys (steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, etc.).
• Selection of the appropriate heat treatments (quenching, annealing, normalizing).
• Understanding metal characterization techniques (hardness, traction, chemical analysis).

Day II

• Basic principles of corrosion.
• The most appropriate shaping and assembly techniques (welding, rolling, bending, casting).
• Common welding processes.
• Understand the various types of welding defects and the applicable standards.
• Overview of common errors and problems to avoid.