Steel Metallography, June 1-4, 2026
Event Date:
June 1, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
ASM International
The ability to analyze and control microstructure and properties in steels is critical for many industries and applications. This course combines lecture and hands-on lab activities that focus specifically on metallographic preparation of steels to reveal microstructure accurately and provides practical skills for interpreting steel microstructures in real-world scenarios.
Through applied lab exercises, students will perform heat treatments, metallography, hardness, and micro-hardness testing. Students will learn to determine prior austenitic grain size and predict how cooling rates affect resulting microstructure—skills that apply directly to production and quality control challenges.
Students will learn to identify Austenite, Ferrite, Pearlite, Bainite (upper and lower), and Martensite (lath and plate), and explain their formation and growth mechanisms. Video footage from Lehigh University’s hot stage microscope demonstrates several phase transformations common to steels, providing valuable visual insights in real time.
Students will have direct access to the instructor through live question and answer forums for personalized guidance and support.
The Metallographer’s Guide: Practices and Procedures for Irons and Steels is included when taking this course.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is ideal for professionals who need to prepare, interpret, and evaluate steel microstructures:
- Metallographers
- Laboratory Technicians
- Heat Treaters and Process Engineers
- Materials and Manufacturing Engineers
- Quality Control Personnel
- Failure Analysis Professionals
- Production Supervisors and Managers
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Analyze a wide range of ferrous microstructures: dual phase, carburized, decarburized, cold rolled, recrystallized, and others
- Correlate microstructure to mechanical properties
- Predict the effect of cooling rates and carbon content on microstructure
- Select the proper etchant for various applications
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Sample preparation techniques and best practices
- Identifying and interpreting ferrous microstructures
- On-site heat treatment of samples
- Recognizing cooling rate effects on hardness and microstructure
- Hands-on practice with student samples and the instructor’s steel collection
Continuing Education Units: 3.0
Pricing:
List Price: $ 3,275.00
Member Pricing: $ 3,075.00 (Please make sure you use your membership email address when providing attendee information to receive your member discount.)
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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.
