Metallography Advanced Course: Practical Training for Laboratory Work – Reliable Test Results, Error Prevention

Agenda

Day 1 // 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

In-depth Materials Science and Microstructure Analysis

1.5 hours

  • Interpretation of the Iron-Carbon Diagram
  • Effects of Alloying Elements on Microstructure
  • Time-Temperature-Transformation Diagrams (TTT)
Advanced Sample Preparation

2 hours

  • Optimization of Grinding and Polishing Processes for Various Materials
  • Preparation Techniques for Challenging Materials (Nitrided Layers, Coatings)
  • Avoiding Typical Preparation Artifacts
Special Etching Procedures

1.5 hours

  • Grain Boundary Etching, Representation of Austenite Grain Boundaries
  • Application and Interpretation of Macro Etches
Practical Exercises: Sample Preparation and Microscopy

2 hours

  • Working with Challenging Samples
  • Microscopy: Operating and Adjusting Various Microscope Types
  • Documentation of Results and Error Analysis

Day 2 // 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Microstructure Interpretation and Evaluation

2 hours

  • Systematic Approach to Microstructure Assessment
  • Analysis of Hardness Microstructures in Steels and Cast Materials
  • Evaluation and Documentation of Microstructural Constituents
Damage 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 Session

1 hour

  • Answering Specific Questions
  • Exchange of Best Practices and Experiences
  • Certificate Award and Farewell

Price

The training price includes all course materials and daily catering in addition to the training fee. For your professional development and qualification, we will issue a personal certificate detailing the scope of the training and the learned content.

€1,680.00
plus 19% VAT
Fee for additional practical day
€890.00
plus 19% VAT
Training Dates
June 29-30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Advanced Course
Wiehl (DE) Location

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