Specific alloys discussed include carbon, low alloy, HSLA, stainless steels, tool and die steels, aluminum, nickel-based, and titanium alloys.
Laboratory includes metallographic sample preparation and evaluation techniques.
Flaw detection based on Eddy current, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic pulse-echo systems are covered. Signal generation, acquisition and digital signal processing are studied in detail. Laboratory includes use of advanced analytical evaluation techniques such as the Scanning Electron Microscope. Class 3 and periodic lab time. I Mechanical design principles applied to welded structures.