Metals and Alloys Course
Discover the essentials of metals and alloys tailored for high-performance gears in demanding conditions. You will connect microstructural features to critical properties like fatigue resistance, wear performance, and toughness. Compare major alloy groups, refine heat treatment processes, and develop strong specifications for gear steels that minimise failure risks and enhance long-term reliability across industrial uses.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to select and enhance metals and alloys for tough gear applications. Delve into how microstructures influence material properties, study various advanced steels and alloy types, and master strengthening techniques. Gain expertise in heat treatments, surface modifications, testing protocols, failure prevention, and material specifications to boost wear resistance, fatigue endurance, and overall dependability in practical engineering scenarios.
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Develop skills
- Design effective gear alloys by aligning microstructure with load demands and operating temperatures.
- Optimise heat treatments to control case depth, bainite formation, and martensite structure for extended service life.
- Analyse gear failures by tracing pitting, scuffing, and cracking back to underlying causes.
- Compare alloy families including steels, titanium, nickel, and bronzes to choose the best for challenging gear roles.
- Implement quality control and non-destructive evaluation using hardness mapping, metallography, and ultrasonic testing.
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