A complete introduction to steel heat treatment methods, microstructure evaluation, and quality assurance practices using industry-relevant techniques.
Heat Treatment of Steel
Full Code
MAN0109205
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Covers core heat treatment methods and their role in transforming steel properties for industrial applications.
Long description:
This module introduces the principles and applications of heat treatment in steel manufacturing. Learners will explore the rationale behind applying heat treatment and the specific outcomes it produces in steel, including mechanical enhancements and process enablement. Through detailed examples, the module covers various methods such as annealing, quenching, tempering, and normalising, focusing on their impact on microstructures and material properties. It concludes with a walkthrough of a representative heat treatment process to consolidate learning and relate theoretical knowledge to industrial practice.
What you will learn
- Explain the purpose of heat treatment and how it alters the microstructure of steel.
- Identify and compare common heat treatment methods, including annealing, quenching, and tempering.
- Describe the specific effects of heat treatment on surface and bulk properties of steel components.
- Interpret microstructure diagrams and relate phase changes to treatment stages.
- Summarize a complete industrial heat treatment process using annotated visuals and key terms.
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