Materials

Metallurgy and metal failure

Maximise the efficiency of your mechanical processes by gaining a deeper insight into metallic failure modes and corrosion.

1 hour

This will give a brief introduction to the subjects providing a basic knowledge of the modes of metallic failure and corrosion that should provide an overview of the issues affecting both subject areas.

- Philip Harrison, IMechE Associate

Summary

Maximise the efficiency of your mechanical processes by gaining a deeper insight into metallic failure modes and corrosion.

Metallurgy and metal failure are subject areas that are often overlooked. Although the practitioners know that these problems are prevalent, they do not possess the underlying knowledge that is essential in understanding why these problems occur and therefore the methods and techniques that can be used to minimise the problems.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of metallurgy and metal failure, providing you with a greater understanding of the underlying causes of these issues, as well as the knowledge and techniques needed to address them effectively. You will not only be brought up to speed on key concepts, but also provided with the building blocks needed to delve further into the subject, while boosting your overall skill set and improving productivity.

Who should attend?

The course is relevant to persons who are engaged in any area of engineering for example aerospace, transport, and the chemical production arena from design through to maintenance. It is aimed at all levels within a company and has been developed to be modular in approach to facilitate further learning if required.

How will I benefit?

Have a basic understanding of metallic failure
Gain knowledge of mitigating actions
Acquire the building blocks for further learning in the areas of interest

Contributes 1 CPD hour

Key topics

Modes of failure in metallic components, including ductile/ brittle failure and fatigue etc
Some methods for mitigating or preventing the failure

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By clicking ‘Register Now’ you will be taken to a third-party website hosted by Workcast where you will be required to provide some personal information about yourself to access the webinar. This information will be shared between the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Workcast.

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Philip Harrison

Philip has held a number of positions over 40 years practically covering all aspects of metal, ceramic & polymer forming and metal fabrication in addition to acting in commercial roles. He has expertise in a range of materials, not just metallurgical, from the wide-range of company projects that he has instigated / been involved with in the past.

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