This course is based on Practical Guidelines for the Fabrication of Austenitic Stainless Steels (Second Edition, 2020), published by the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) .

It provides practical, experience-based guidance for engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and end users involved in the specification, processing, fabrication, welding, and finishing of austenitic stainless steel products. The publication explains the fundamental metallurgical principles governing austenitic stainless steels, including phase constitution, alloying effects, and the formation of detrimental secondary phases, and relates these principles directly to fabrication behavior and in-service performance .

The course focuses on fabrication-related topics such as hot and cold forming, cutting, machining, heat treatment, welding, mechanical joining, surface finishing, and post-fabrication cleanup.  Drawing on established standards and industry practice, the course supports informed fabrication and handling decisions that reduce fabrication-related defects and ensure reliable performance of austenitic stainless steels in both standard and demanding applications.