Steel Through Hardening


This course teaches metallurgy fundamentals for steel through hardening - quench and temper, martempering, and austempering
3 hours | 0.3 CEUs (3 pdh)
$165.00
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This course teaches metallurgy fundamentals for steel through hardening heat treating (quench and temper, martempering, and austempering). Important heat treating parameters are steel carbon and alloy content, heating temperature, and cooling rate. Important outputs are steel microstructure, strength, hardness, and toughness. Understanding the relationship between process parameters and outputs is at the heart of getting the desired hardness, strength, and toughness in steel components.

Designed for non-metallurgists, this course provides insights that apply to product design, process development, working with heat treaters, and diagnosing quality issues and product failures.

The course focus is on carbon and low-alloy steels, though many of the concepts also apply to tool steels.

Course content

Module 1: Introduction
Purpose of steel through hardening.
5 minutes
Module 2: Quench and Temper
Quench and temper heat treating. Significant process parameters and their effects on steel microstructure and properties.
30 minutes
Module 3: Steel Hardenability
Hardenability definition, factors that influence hardenability, how hardenability is measured, hardenability curves, effect of hardenability on the microstructure of quench and tempered steel.
28 minutes
Module 4: Hardness Profile
Hardness profile definition. Factors that influence the hardness profile for a quench and tempered steel component.
22 minutes
Module 5: Time-Temperature-Transformation Diagrams
The information provided by a time-temperature-transformation diagram.
25 minutes
Module 6: Quenching Problems
Four common problems associated with quenching and their causes. How to reduce residual stress, shape distortion, and cracking in quenched components.
27 minutes
Module 7: Martempering and Austempering
Martempering and austempering processes. Microstructure and property changes that occur during martempering and austempering.
20 minutes
Module 8: Course Review
Review of the the concepts covered in the course.
15 minutes
Final exam
70% required to pass the course and receive a certificate of completion.
20 minutes
Course handouts
Downloadable pdf of course contents

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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 steel through hardening are taught in this course:

  • Quenching and tempering, martempering, and austempering heat treating process details.
  • Effects of steel composition and heat treating temperature and cooling rate on through hardened steel microstructure, strength, and hardness
  • Common through hardening problems and how to avoid them.
  • Effects of tempering temperature and time on steel microstructure, strength, and hardness.
  • Effects of steel composition on hardenability.

Quizzes and problems give learners opportunities to apply the steel through hardening concepts taught.

More details

  • Online, on-demand, and interactive. Learn at your own pace.
  • Takes about 3 hours to complete.
  • A certificate of completion is awarded after passing the final exam.
  • You will have 4 months to complete the course.

Prerequisites

Learners should be familiar with the concepts covered in our Steel Metallurgy course. This includes

  • Iron-carbon phase diagram basics
  • Phases that form in steel during heating and cooling
  • Effects of cooling rate on phase transformations and final microstructure.

Course certificate

A certificate for 3 training hour (0.3 CEUs) will be awarded after completing all course modules and successfully completing a final exam.


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How do I register for a course?
Add a course or courses to your cart, create a login profile, and pay. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access the course.

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 How much time do I have to complete a course?
Course access is for 4 months from the registration date. Completing 1-2 modules a week will enable you to complete any of our courses before the expiration date. Still, we recommend trying to complete a course within 2-3 weeks of starting for best learning outcomes. 

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. 

Are group discounts offered?
Yes, we offer group discounts. Complete this form to tell us the courses of interest and your group size. We’ll email right back. We can also help you choose the training based on your training needs and goals, your team, and your budget.

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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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