Metallography Advanced Course: Practice-Oriented Training for Laboratory Work – Reliable Test Results, Error Prevention

Agenda

Day 1 // 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Deepening of Materials Science and Microstructure Analysis

1.5 hours

  • Interpretation of the Iron-Carbon Diagram
  • Effects of alloying elements on the microstructure
  • Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) diagrams
Advanced Sample Preparation

2 hours

  • Optimization of grinding and polishing processes for different materials
  • Preparation techniques for demanding materials (nitrided layers, coatings)
  • Prevention of typical preparation artifacts
Special Etching Procedures

1.5 hours

  • Grain boundary etching, representation of austenite grain boundaries
  • Application and interpretation of macro etchings
Practical Exercises: Sample Preparation and Microscopy

2 hours

  • Working with demanding samples
  • Microscopy: Operating and adjusting different microscope types
  • Documentation of results and error analysis

Day 2 // 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Microstructure Interpretation and Assessment

2 hours

  • Systematic approach to microstructure assessment
  • Analysis of hardened structures in steels and cast materials
  • Assessment and documentation of microstructure components
Failure Analysis and Error Prevention in Practice

2 hours

  • Typical sources of error in sample preparation and analysis
  • Case studies on damage cases and their root cause analysis
Practical Deepening: Analysis of Complex Samples

3 hours

  • Preparation and analysis of participant samples
  • Microstructure interpretation in small group work
  • Creation of a final report with practical recommendations
Final Discussion and Feedback Round

1 hour

  • Answering specific questions
  • Exchange of best practices and experiences
  • Certificate Awarding and Farewell

Price

The training price includes the training fee, all working documents, and daily catering. For your professional further education and qualification, we will issue a personal certificate stating the scope of the training and the learning content covered.

€1,680.00
plus 19% VAT
Fee for additional practical day
€890.00
plus 19% VAT
Training Dates
January 27+28, 2027, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Advanced Course
Location Wiehl (DE)

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