HT, Microstructures & Performance of Carbon and Alloy Steels, May 4-6, 2026
Event Date:
May 4, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
ASM International
This course examines the phases that form in carbon and alloy steels and explores how alloying elements and manufacturing processes modify the iron-carbon diagram. Heat treated bar and forging steels serve as the primary material for critical components—including shafts, gears, bearings, fasteners, oil country tubulars, aircraft landing gear, and various tools—in demanding applications that require high or ultra-high strength, superior fatigue resistance, and exceptional wear resistance, while maintaining essential toughness and fracture resistance.
The course reviews microstructures and phase transformations throughout the entire manufacturing process, from initial casting through quenching and tempering, demonstrating how these relate to mechanical properties, performance characteristics, fracture behavior, and potential embrittlement phenomena.
The text of Steels: Processing, Structure and Performance, Second Edition by George Krauss is included when taking this course.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Manufacturing personnel and engineers that specify steels and their heat treatment
- Steel company operating personnel and sales engineers
- Heat treatment managers, personnel, and operators
- Metallographers and laboratory technicians
- Forensic laboratory personnel
- Failure analysts and troubleshooting specialists
- Quality control personnel
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key microstructural components of heat treated steels, recognize their formation mechanisms, and correlate them with mechanical properties based on carbon and alloy composition
- Determine how austenitizing temperature, tempering parameters, and other heat treatment variables affect hardness development and mechanical performance
- Evaluate common causes of cracking and performance issues in heat treated steel components
- Apply this knowledge to improve steel selection, manufacturing processes, and heat treatment approaches for engineering applications
Previous participation in Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist™ or other heat treatment courses is helpful.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Introduction to Steels: Definitions, History, Primary Processing of Bar Steels
- The Phases in Steels: Austenite, Ferrite, Cementite; Others depending on alloying
- Fe-C Phase Diagram and Its Modifications
- Ferritic, Pearlitic, Martensitic, Bainitic, and Austenitic Microstructures and Substructures
- Review of Hardenability, Alloying, and Transformation Diagrams
- Effect of Primary Processing on Microstructure: Inclusions and Banding
- Micro alloyed Bar and Forging Steels
- Quenched and Tempered Martensitic Microstructures
- Hardness, Mechanical Properties, Deformation Behavior, and Fracture of Tempered Martensite
- Quench Embrittlement, Tempered Martensite Embrittlement, Temper Embrittlement, Hydrogen Embrittlement
Continuing Education Units: 1.5
Pricing:
List Price: $2,275.00
Member Pricing: $ 2,075.00
(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.
