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Metallurgical FailureAnalysis & Prevention

A one day introduction into the investigation, mechanisms and prevention of material failures due to mechanical and environmental factors.

“Very knowledgable and enthusiastic presenters”Rachel WheatleyRolls-Royce

“Covered all the things I was looking for and more - thank you”Peter SzymanIndestructable Paint

Course aimsTo provide professionals with an introduction into why materials fail. Including failure investigation and prevention, as well as the mechanisms of fracture & corrosion related failures.

Who should attend Professionals who wish to gain an understanding of material failures and procedures for investigation and prevention.

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Section 1: Introduction to Failure

• Objectives of a failure investigation• Strategy for failure investigation• Consequences of metal failures• Introductory Case Studies

Section 2: Basic Metallurgy

• Structure of metals• Heat treatment• Mechanical working• Alloying of metals & microstructures

Section 3: Metal Properties & Failure

• Strength• Toughness• Hardness• Fracture mechanisms• Weld defects

Metallurgical Failure Analysis and Prevention

Section 4: Failure mechanisms

• Fatigue• Stress corrosion cracking• Hydrogen embrittlement• Creep• Corrosion

Section 5: Failure Analysis techniques

• Evidence & circumstances• Sampling strategies• Mechanical testing• Metallography – optical & SEM• Chemical analysis• Non-destructive testing

Section 6: Case Studies

• BP Foinavon• Liberty ships• Challenger space shuttle• Hatfield rail crash

Metallurgical Failure Analysis and Prevention

Learning Outcomes• Understand how components fail, why they fail in a given mode, and how to prevent failures• Identify the various factors that need to be considered in material selection, design and the service environment • Recognise the basic features and characteristics of different failure mechanisms • Recommend testing or analysis that can help determine the cause of the failures • Gain experience in metallurgical failure analysis in different scenarios• Specify appropriate detection methods to prevent component failure

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Metallurgical Failure Analysis and Prevention

Metallurgical Failure Analysis and Prevention is available as part of our Metals Technology Certificate (METTECH). 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.

Candidates are supplied with a self-study manual and must select six one-day modules from the course list below. Each is accompanied by a comprehensive set of notes (typically 100 pages) and is assessed by an online, multiple choice exam.

The course was good overall,I would definitely recommend it.Michael Whitworth, AAM Glasgow Manufacturing Facility.

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