Course Description: The Introduction to Steel Metallurgy provides an overview of the basic principles of ferrous metallurgy and how steel products are made. Joining techniques are described and the physical properties, standards and definitions of steel grades are reviewed. The course concludes with guidance on the specification and selection of steel grades for a wide variety of applications.

Course aims: The introduction to steel metallurgy provides an overview of the basic principles of ferrous metallurgy and how steel products are made. Joining techniques are described and the physical properties, standards and definitions of steel grades are reviewed. The course concludes with guidance on the specification and selection of steel grades for a wide variety of applications.

Learning Outcome:
  • Understand the principles of steel metallurgy & chemistry
  • Learn how steel is made and how it is welded
  • Understand how steel properties are measured and how specifications are developed
  • Match grades/specifications against the requirements of a range of steel applications
Who Should Attend? The course is ideally suited to procurement, marketing & sales personnel involved in the steel product supply chain. It would also suit staff in other commercial and technical support roles. No prior knowledge of steel metallurgy is assumed.

Course Duration: 1 day

Course content
  • Basic Principles of Steel Metallurgy
  • How Steel is Made
  • Joining Technologies
  • Properties of Metals and How They are measured
  • Standards & Specifications
  • Choosing the Right Steel Grade for Different Applications