Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist Course
from Thursday, September 6, 2018 9:00AM to Friday, September 7, 2018 1:00PM
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The Albuquerque Chapter of ASM International is teaching a metallurgy course geared towards non-metallurgists. The topics listed below will be covered, and successful completion of the final exam will give students 3 CEU (continuing education units). The course is being taught by a group of subject matter experts from Sandia National Laboratories - Lisa Deibler, Jeff Rodelas, Don Susan, Jay Carroll, Mara Schindelholz, Doug Taylor, Deidre Hirschfeld, and Zahra Ghanbari. WHO SHOULD ENROLL This is an ideal first course for anyone who needs a working understanding of metals and their applications. It has been designed for those with no previous training in metallurgy, such as technical, laboratory, and sales personnel; engineers from other disciplines; management and administrative staff; and non-technical support staff such as purchasing and receiving agents who order and inspect incoming material. COURSE OUTLINE Instructors will Metals: A History: History of the discovery of the major commercially important metals; the first primitive refining techniques; brief descriptions of the cultural significance of metals. Solidification of Metals: Introduction to the science of metallurgy, including crystal structure; concepts of solidification and solid solubility; basic binary phase diagrams. Metal Forming: Forging, rolling, extrusion, swaging, and other techniques employed to form metals at elevated temperatures; rolling, stamping, coining, spinning, and other techniques used to form metals at ambient temperatures. Mechanical Properties and Their Measurement: Definitions of mechanical properties and overview of common methods; introduction to concepts of standardization and quality control. Steels and Cast Irons: Applications and Metallurgy: Description of the allotropic nature of iron and its effect on the properties of steels and cast irons; listing of selected applications of steels and cast irons. Heat Treatment of Steel: Hardness and hardenability of steel; specific processes and their applications; heat treating procedures, equipment, quenchants, and hardness measurements. Strengthening Mechanisms: Techniques used to harden metals, including age hardening, strain hardening and related metallurgical concepts for aluminum, titanium, copper, and other nonferrous metals. Nonferrous Metals: Industrial Applications and Properties: Light metals, aluminum, beryllium, magnesium, and titanium; copper and its alloys; lead, tin, and zinc; precious metals. Joining: Techniques of welding, brazing, and soldering, including descriptions of specific applications of each process described. Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention: Causes of corrosion and the environmental factors which contribute to it; types of corrosion are discussed, together with techniques for minimizing it. Materials Characterization and the Selection Process: Explanation of the designation systems for classes of metals and alloys in worldwide use today; descriptions of factors which affect the selection of a material for a particular application; brief comparison of polymers and ceramics relative to metals; case studies of material selection problems. COURSE LOGISTICS Early registration is $800 and is open through August 22, late registration is $900 and closes on August 29. The course will run 8:00 AM-5:00 PM on September 6, and 8:00 AM-12:00 PM on September 7. Course materials will be provided, free WiFi will be available to participants, and snacks and drinks will be provided. Any questions, please contact [email protected]
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1901 University Boulevard Northeast Albuquerque NM USType: Eventbrite