Product Technology -
Description
With the ever increasing range of products now requiring inspection, a basic knowledge of processes (welding, casting, forging) and associated metallurgy is an increasing necessity for the inspection technician/engineer. The syllabus for this course has been devised to provide detail of all key subject areas which could be included in PCN or ASNT examinations.
Anyone requiring a knowledge of product technology will benefit from this course.
Course content:
None.
Examination Booking:
Not applicable.
Special Notes
This course will considerably help personnel wishing to undertake the various PCN and ASNT qualifications where product technology/processes is now a key consideration.
With the ever increasing range of products now requiring inspection, a basic knowledge of processes (welding, casting, forging) and associated metallurgy is an increasing necessity for the inspection technician/engineer. The syllabus for this course has been devised to provide detail of all key subject areas which could be included in PCN or ASNT examinations.
Anyone requiring a knowledge of product technology will benefit from this course.
Course content:
- Definition of metals
- Explanation of elements and the periodic table
- Extraction metallurgy - iron making
- Production metallurgy - steel making
- Hot working of metals - primary and secondary
- Forging methods
- Casting methods
- Heat treatment
- Definition of different steel types and associated structures
- Basic welding techniques
- Defects associated with welding, casting and forging
- Mechanical testing
None.
Examination Booking:
Not applicable.
Special Notes
This course will considerably help personnel wishing to undertake the various PCN and ASNT qualifications where product technology/processes is now a key consideration.
