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.
Continuing Education Units: 1.5
You will have 12 months to complete the course from the time you register.