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Overview of Steel Metallurgy

Presenter Philip Guichelaar
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn. M.S. and Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Two decades with Amsted Industries and The Gleason Works on a process to forge high-strength gears from metal powders, and with the Carborundum Company on the development of high-performance ceramic abrasive grains.
Objective To give technical and manufacturing personnel a better understanding of how metal forming, welding and heat treating processes change the strength and corrosion properties of various types of steels.
Who should attend Those who work in manufacturing, quality control, product engineering and purchasing.
Prerequisites This course is tailored to suit each audience. It has been taught successfully to persons with a wide variety of backgrounds.
Type of presentation Lecture
Duration Has been taught in segments ranging from two hours each to entire course in seven hours
Topics Covered
  • Fundamentals of steelmaking
  • Basic mechanical properties
  • Elements of steel metallurgy
  • Heat treatment of steel
  • High strength low alloy steels
  • Gray and ductile iron
  • Welding of steel
  • Formability of sheet steel
  • Powder metallurgy
  • Hot and cold forging
  • Corrosion of steel products
  • Stainless steel and superalloy metallurgy
Attendance limit None
Equipment Overhead projector and VCR
Handouts Workbook incorporates all visuals, explanatory notes, and tables.
Cost $500 to 3,000, depending on content and number of workbooks
Contact Philip J. Guichelaar, (269) 276-3423