Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist®, 4 day, July 27-30, 2026
Event Date:
July 27, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
ASM International
(#1 Best Seller) Metals and alloys are used in the greatest variety of applications of all engineering materials and drive your products’ success. That is why it is crucial for those involved in manufacturing and engineering to have knowledge about what metals are, how they behave, and why they behave differently than ceramics, glass, and plastics. This course provides essential knowledge about metallurgy—specifically designed for those who are not metallurgists.
Your instructor will give you a comprehensive overview of technology, science, and key concepts for the entire course. The sessions and discussions are very interactive and create an environment where questions are always welcome.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CLASS?
- Component designers
- Operators
- Technicians
- Manufacturers
- Engineers
- Management
- Anyone with an interest in metallurgy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe how metals behave and why, including why and how they can be formed
- Recognize how metals can be strengthened by alloying, cold-working, and heat treatment
- Identify how metals can be shaped by casting, forging, forming, machining, or welding, and how these processes can alter properties
- Recognize why metals and alloys are not behaving as expected and how they can be made to behave as needed
- Identify what metal or alloy to use for specific combinations of properties
COURSE OUTLINE
- History of Metals
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Solidification of Metals
- Metal Forming
- Mechanical Properties and Their Measurement
- Steels and Cast Irons: Applications and Metallurgy
- Heat Treatment of Steel
- Case Hardening of Steel
- Strengthening Mechanisms
- Nonferrous Metals
- Joining
- Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention
- Quality Control and Failure Analysis
- Materials Characterization and the Selection Process
Continuing Education Units: 3.0
Pricing:
List Price: $ 3,075.00
Member Pricing: $ 2,875.00 (discount will be applied during the cart check-out process)
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Event FAQs
STANDARD CLASS HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) unless otherwise scheduled.
LUNCH AND BREAKS: Lunch and a selection of coffee, tea and snacks are provided. Vending machines are available for purchase of soft drinks and snacks. NOTE: Please notify us at least two weeks prior to start of class of any food allergies or restrictions by email to [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
LODGING: ASM Headquarters offer the following hotel as part of our preferred lodging. Please request the ASM International negotiated rate when making reservations.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
25725 Central Parkway
Beachwood, OH 44122
13.2 miles from ASM Headquarters
216.464.9600
Book your corporate rate for ASM International: Corporate Code: 003015493
ASM Student Executive Studio Suite Rate: $124/night
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CLEBDHW&corporateCode=3015493
Amenities:
· A Spacious Suite offering free high-speed internet access and a fully equipped kitchen
· Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet Daily
· Complimentary Wednesday evening social and drinks* served Monday through Thursday
· Complimentary On-Site Fitness Facility
· Complimentary Business Center
· Indoor Swimming Pool and Whirlpool
TRANSPORTATION: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from ASM International which is located at 9639 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44073-0002. The closest major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, OH. See www.clevelandairport.com for ground transportation options and additional information.
COMMUNICATION: Access to course materials requires a unique email address for the student enrolled. All communications concerning the status of the class will be accomplished by email. It is the responsibility of the class registrant to ensure that a valid email address has been supplied and email filter settings are not preventing delivery of emails from ASM International.
We look forward to seeing you at the Dome. If you have any questions, please contact ASM International Member Service Center (440.671.3800 or [email protected])
REGISTRATION FEES: Any unpaid registrations MUST be paid in full on or before the first day of class.
COURSE CANCELLATION: ASM International reserves the right to cancel any class; refunding registration fees, if necessary, without additional financial obligation. In the event it is necessary for ASM to cancel a class, email notification will be sent no less than two weeks prior to the class starting date.
It is highly recommended that non-refundable airline tickets are purchased only after verifying that the class will run as scheduled by contacting the ASM Member Service Center (440.671.3800 or [email protected]). ASM International is not liable for any fees associated with a participant having to reschedule airline reservations due to a course cancellation.
For additional information, please see the ASM Education Cancellation Policy for description of fees and policy on registration cancellation.
