Aluminum Metallurgy


Learn about wrought aluminum metallurgy - aluminum alloys, terminology, and factors that influence aluminum strength.
2 Hours | earn 0.2 CEUs | 4 months access

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Practical engineering training about wrought aluminum metallurgy and terminology

  • Aluminum alloy families and alloy designation system
  • Temper designations for cold worked and precipitation hardened alloys
  • How alloying, cold working, and heat treating affect aluminum strength

The course is geared to non-metallurgists - engineers and others in product design and manufacturing who work with metals but do not need to become full-time metallurgists.

Course content

Module 1: Introduction
Wrought aluminum alloy families and the main differentiation between the alloy families.
12 minutes
Module 2: Alloy and Temper Designations
Wrought aluminum alloy designation system. Four strengthening mechanisms for wrought aluminum alloys. Temper designation systems for cold-worked and precipitation strengthened alloys.
14 minutes
Module 3: Solid Solution and Dispersion Strengthening
Solid solution, solid solution strengthening, and dispersion strengthening.
10 minutes
Module 4: Cold Worked Tempers
Annealed and cold-worked temper designations. Effects of cold working on microstructure and strength. Effects of annealing on microstructure and strength
15 minutes
Module 5: Precipitation Strengthening
Metallurgical changes that occur during precipitation strengthening heat treatment. Temper designations for precipitation strengthened alloys.
16 minutes
Module 6: Course review
Review of aluminum metallurgy concepts covered in the course.
18 minutes
Final exam
30 minutes
Course handouts
downloadable pdf of course content

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What people say about our courses

Engineers and technical professionals use this course to build practical metallurgy knowledge they can apply in design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier related work.

  • "Principles of Metallurgy covered the foundations of metallurgy and effects of manufacturing processes needed to obtain desired mechanical properties. This information has been valuable during my work in both design and manufacturing. I highly recommend it for someone that could benefit from knowledge of the fundamentals of metallurgy."
    Chris M.
    Mechanical Design Engineer
    Oil & Gas Industry
  • The Principles of Metallurgy course was a great refresher and supplement to the Properties of Materials course I took in college. The content focuses on information relative to industry, which will help greatly in my day-to-day job functions.
    Alex Nocera
    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense
  • Well worth the time to do Metallurgy of Steel Heat Treating. It has given me more confidence in my job and given me a better understanding of some of the heat treatments used in the business
    Mark Winter
    Test House, Abbey Forged Products
  • I learned a bunch from this course. I needed an understanding of the heat treating and metals for our heat treating process in house. I now have a much better understanding of what is accomplished in the process along with understanding what could be a problem in our process.
    Tim Harris
    Gesipa Fasteners USA

What you will learn

The following aspects of wrought aluminum metallurgy are taught in this course:

  • Aluminum alloy families
  • Composition and strength differences between the alloy families.
  • Relationship between strength and microscopic structures that influence strength.
  • Effects of cold-working, alloying, and heat treating on aluminum strength.
  • Temper designations for cold-worked and precipitation hardened alloys.

Quizzes and problems give opportunities to apply the aluminum metallurgy concepts taught.

Course details

  • Length: 2 hours
  • Training credit: 2 training hours and 0.2 CEUs
  • Format: Online, on-demand, and interactive
  • Access: 4 months
  • Certificate of completion: awarded after passing the final exam.

Prerequisites

Learners should be familiar with the concepts covered in our Principles of Metallurgy course.

Principles of Metallurgy for $125 when you purchase it along with this course. Use discount code POM100.

Course certificate

A certificate for 2 training hours (0.2 CEUs) will be awarded after completing all course modules and successfully completing the final exam.


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Are training certificates awarded after completing a metallurgy course?
Yes, upon successful completion of the courses, participants receive a training certificate that shows the participant’s name, course title, hours of training credit, and the completion date. A final exam score of at least 70% is required to pass a course.

Who are these metallurgy courses designed for?
These courses are geared to non-metallurgists. This includes engineers, technicians, and anyone else who works in design and manufacturing. Our courses are designed for people who want to deepen their understanding of metallurgy without prior metallurgy training.

How long does it take to complete a metallurgy course?
The duration varies depending on the specific course, but most can be completed within a few weeks to a month, depending on the learner's pace.

Are there prerequisites for enrolling in these courses?
There are no strict prerequisites. We recommend starting with our Principles of Metallurgy course to learn metallurgy fundamentals. Some of our other courses have Principles of Metallurgy as a prerequisite. Each course page has a list of prerequisites from our catalogue of courses. 

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What are the benefits of taking metallurgy courses online?
Online metallurgy courses offer flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace from anywhere. They provide access to expert instructors, comprehensive materials, and the ability to balance studies with work or other commitments.

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