Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Project, Design, and Production Engineers
• Quality Control and Inspection Personnel
• Procurement and Materials Specialists
• Anyone involved in selecting, using, or managing metallic materials

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of metallurgy and material behavior
• Identify and classify metals and alloys based on composition and properties
• Interpret heat treatment processes and their effects on metal performance
• Recognize common metallurgical failures and their causes
• Make informed decisions about materials selection and fabrication methods
• Apply metallurgical knowledge to improve reliability and reduce failures

DAY 1

Introduction to Metallurgy and Material Science

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• The Role of Metallurgy in Engineering and Industry
• Classification of Engineering Materials – Metals vs. Non-Metals
• Structure of Metals and Alloys
• The Concept of Crystalline Structures and Grain Boundaries
• Basic Metallurgical Terminology and Definitions
• Overview of Metal Manufacturing Processes (Casting, Rolling, Forging)

DAY 2

Mechanical Properties and Testing of Metals

• Stress-Strain Behavior and Mechanical Property Relationships
• Elasticity, Plasticity, Hardness, and Toughness Explained
• Influence of Microstructure on Mechanical Properties
• Common Mechanical Tests: Tensile, Hardness, Impact, Fatigue
• Effect of Temperature and Strain Rate on Material Performance
• Material Standards and Specifications (ASTM, ASME, ISO)
• Practical Interpretation of Test Results for Engineering Use

DAY 3

Heat Treatment and Microstructure Control

• Principles of Heat Treatment Processes
• Annealing, Normalizing, Quenching, and Tempering
• Case Hardening and Surface Treatment Techniques
• Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations
• The Iron-Carbon System and Its Significance
• Relationship Between Heat Treatment and Mechanical Properties
• Case Studies: Improving Performance Through Heat Treatment

DAY 4

Metallurgical Failures and Corrosion Behavior

• Common Causes of Metallurgical Failures
• Fatigue, Creep, and Fracture Mechanisms
• Effects of Improper Heat Treatment and Welding
• Corrosion Mechanisms and Prevention Methods
• Material Degradation in High-Temperature and Corrosive Environments
• Basics of Failure Analysis and Metallurgical Examination
• Preventive Strategies and Design Considerations

DAY 5

Materials Selection, Applications, and Course Wrap-up

• Criteria for Selecting Materials for Engineering Applications
• Overview of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys
• Material Compatibility in Service Environments
• New Trends in Metallurgy: Advanced Alloys and Coatings
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony