The next virtual course will take place on 21 May 2026.
We are delighted to be working with experienced trainer Dr Clayton Thomas to offer this one-day short course introducing fracture and fatigue failure analysis.
Ferrous metallurgy is a specialist sector involved in understanding the requirements and performance of steels and cast irons.
This course will improve your understanding of the manufacture, fabrication and metallurgy of these invaluable materials, including the effect of alloying and heat treatment on the properties and applications of different grades.
This course is one of ten courses in the IOM3 Metallurgy in Practice suite.
- If you attend this and two of the other courses in the series, you will receive an IOM3 Certificate in Metallurgy in Practice.
- If you attend this and five of the other courses in the series, you will receive the IOM3 Diploma in Metallurgy in Practice.
Book all of your courses at once to receive a discounted rate.
Who should attend the course?
The course is aimed at personnel who work in engineering, production and design and who manufacture or supply engineering components. This includes buyers and salespersons. It will also be a useful introduction to the subject for new starters and graduate engineers.
How is the course structured?
It will cover:
- Introduction to ferrous metallurgy
What are steels and cast irons?
Basic Metallurgy principles
Microstructure and properties of ferrous materials - How steels and cast irons are manufactured
Introduction to steel making including basic oxygen and electric arc processes
Rolling and forging of steel
Castings - Alloying and heat treatment of steel
Role and effect of alloying elements in steel
Heat treatment
Iron-carbon phase diagram
Quenching and tempering
Hardenability of steels
Structural and engineering steels and their application
Grades and steel selection
Weldability - Cast irons
What are cast irons and where are they used?
Basic metallurgy of cast irons
Alloying and heat treatment - Special steels
Stainless steels
Tool steels
Free machining
By the end of the course what will I have learnt?
- Understand the manufacture and metallurgy of steels and cast irons
- Explain the role of alloying elements on the properties and fabrication
- How important heat treatment is on properties and materials selection
- Explain the selection and application of commonly used grades
How much does it cost?
- IOM3 members receive a 20% discount on this course, with a preferential fee of £472.
- A limited number of highly discounted places are available for undergraduate, postgraduate, apprentice and Associate (AIMMM) members of IOM3 at rate of £118.
- Subscribers to our Business Partner Programme are entitled to a 10% discount, making the course fee £531.
- The non-member rate for this one-day course is £590. Find out about joining IOM3 here.
- Secure your place more than 8 weeks before the course date to receive an additional early bird discount of 10%
Course fees are subject to VAT at 20% where applicable.
Register to attend the next course
Virtual course using Zoom
9:30am to 4:30pm, 21 May
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Register to complete the IOM3 Diploma in Metallurgy in Practice
