Learn about understanding the heat treatment of castings and why it is necessary.
Basic Heat Treatment explains how controlled heating and cooling change the properties of metals, and covers the common heat treatment processes used to get the properties a part needs.
What this course covers
- Why metals are heat treated
- How heating and cooling change structure and properties
- Annealing, normalising, hardening and tempering
- The role of temperature and cooling rate
- Furnaces and basic process control
- Common heat treatment problems and safety
Who should attend
- Foundry and heat treatment operators
- Quality and process staff
- Apprentices and trainees
- Anyone working with heat treatment
Learning outcomes
- Explain why and how metals are heat treated
- Describe annealing, normalising, hardening and tempering
- Understand the role of temperature and cooling rate
- Recognise common heat treatment problems
How it is delivered
Facilitated training delivered by QTE Training and Consulting. Contact QTE for current dates, delivery format (on-site or classroom) and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is heat treatment?
Controlled heating and cooling of metal to change its properties, such as hardness or toughness. The course covers the main processes.
Who should attend?
Foundry and heat treatment operators, quality and process staff and apprentices.
Does the course cover safety?
Yes. Safe working around heat treatment furnaces and processes is included.
How is the course delivered?
Facilitated training. Contact QTE Training and Consulting for dates, format and pricing.