This course is designed as an extension of the Basics of Heat Treating course, providing an overview of essential aspects associated with various furnaces used to heat treat metallic parts. The equipment used in heat treating operations, along with proper operating procedures and process control, plays a critical role in achieving consistent, high-quality results across manufacturing applications. The course explores technologies including controlled atmosphere systems, vacuum heat treating, induction heating, and surface hardening techniques. Students will examine furnace selection criteria, thermal engineering principles, and the critical role of atmosphere control in achieving desired material properties through carefully managed chemical and physical processes.

The course explores furnace design, equipment operation, and process troubleshooting to help students develop the technical skills to specify, operate, and optimize heat treating systems for diverse manufacturing applications. Surface modification methods such as carburizing and case hardening are addressed, while the final lessons analyze problems and imperfections in heat treated steel. Students will gain knowledge to diagnose issues and recognize the interdependence of design and processing variables in production environments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE

• • Heat treating technicians and operators seeking to advance beyond entry-level knowledge and take on greater technical responsibility
  • Engineers including manufacturing, metallurgical, and part design professionals responsible for process development, equipment selection, material specifications, or design decisions
  • Quality assurance professionals who evaluate heat treated components and need comprehensive knowledge of process variables and potential defects
  • Maintenance personnel supporting heat treating operations who would benefit from understanding furnace design principles and system functionality
  • Management and supervisors overseeing heat treating departments who need technical knowledge to make informed operational decisions
  • Purchasing agents and sales professionals who procure or sell heat treating equipment and services and require technical knowledge to evaluate specifications and communicate with customers
  • Tool and die makers who work with heat treated materials and require insight into how thermal processing affects final component properties
  • Recent graduates in materials science or mechanical engineering seeking specialized knowledge to enhance their career prospects in metal processing industries

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Summarize the principles of surface modification (case hardening)
• Explain the principles of furnace design and thermal system maintenance
• Describe vacuum heat treatment and principles of vacuum technology
• Explain the principles of induction heat treatment
• Discuss difficulties and imperfections associated with heat treated steel

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Types of Furnaces and Associated Equipment
2. Furnace Atmospheres
3. Vacuum Heat Treating
4. Surface Hardening
5. Induction Heat Treating
6. Problems Associated with Heat Treating

Continuing Education Units: 1.5

Pricing:

List Price:  $ 1,875.00

Member Pricing:  $ 1,675.00  (Please make sure you use your membership email address when providing attendee information to receive your member discount.)