Course #1 Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist

9/19/07 to 11/07/07
Wednesday nights at Rice University, 7PM-9PM

 Mechanical Laboratory Room 251

9/19	Metals:  A History
9/26	Extractive Metallurgy Solidification of Metals
10/3	Metal Forming Mechanical Properties and Their Measurements
10/10	Steels and Cast Irons:  Applications and Metallurgy Heat Treatment of Steel
10/17	Case Hardening of Steel Strengthening Mechanisms
10/24	Nonferrous Metals Joining
10/31	Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention Quality Control and Failure Analysis
11/7	Materials Characterization and the Selection Process

Who Should Enroll:  Metal processing personnel, machine shop superintendents, QA managers, heat treating operators and managers, component designers, technicians, marketing writers and individuals without a materials background wishing to better understand the role of materials science. This course provides understandings of what metals are, how they behave and why they behave differently than non-metallic. This course will show how metals processed to yield desired properties.

Course #2 Fundamentals of Nondestructive Testing

9/20/07 to 11/08/07
Thursday nights at Rice University, 7PM-9PM

 Mechanical Laboratory Room 251

9/20	Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing
9/27	Liquid Penetrants Magnetic Particle Inspection Fundamentals
10/4	Magnetic Particle Inspection Applications Ultrasonic Testing Fundamentals
10/11	Ultrasonic Testing Equipment Ultrasonic Testing Applications
10/18	Radiography Fundamentals I Radiography Fundamentals II
10/25	Eddy Current Fundamentals Eddy Current Applications
11/1	Specialized NDT Methods I Specialized NDT Methods II
11/8	Interpretation & Classification of Indications Nondestructive Standards and Specifications

Who Should Enroll:  Technicians, QA managers, engineers, managers and individuals requiring an introduction to the fundamentals of NDT.  This course will allow you to differentiate between the test procedures that are available, apply the appropriate procedures to the defect which must be detected and the materials involved and specify the appropriate testing standard for the application.

Registration Information

Please complete the online registration form to register.

• Registration can be made by returning this registration form along with a check, P.O. or money order to the address below. Credit Cards are also excepted. Bound lessons will be provided at the first session to individuals who have paid by  September 14, 2007.  Others will receive materials at the second session.
• Make checks payable to ASM International Houston Chapter. Mail checks to:
  • Paul Kovach
    Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
    13800 Westfair East Drive
    Houston, TX   77041
    (281) 955-2900
• Tax deduction for all expenses of continuing education  (including registration fee, travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to maintain and improve professional skills. (Tres. Reg. 1-167-5)

Course Fees:

• $325.00 ASM Members and Chapter Sustaining Member's Employees
• $375.00 Non-ASM Members
• Both prices include bound lessons.

Courses to be held at Rice University
Mechanical Laboratory Room 251