The next virtual course will take place on Thursday 23 October 2025.

We are delighted to be working with experienced trainer Clayton Thomas to offer this one-day short course introducing Metal Processing.

Fabrication and processing methods play a key role in shaping the properties and performance of engineering materials. This course offers delegates a clear understanding of how common techniques—such as forging, casting, welding, and machining - affect microstructure and material behaviour. The influence of these processes on both mechanical properties and overall material performance will be explored, supporting more informed choices in design, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

Who should attend the course?

Aimed at new starters and engineers so that they gain an understanding of the common methods of metal processing and fabrication and the effect they have on material properties

How much does the course cost?

  • We have increased the IOM3 member discount for this course from 10% to 20% for the rest of 2025, so the preferential fee for IOM3 members is £456.
  • A limited number of places are available at the highly discounted rate of £99 for Student & Early Career members of IOM3*.
  • Subscribers to our Business Partner Programme are entitled to a 10% discount, making the course fee £515. 
  • The non-member rate for this one-day course is £570.   Find out about joining IOM3 here.
  • Secure your place more than 8 weeks before the course date to receive an additional early bird discount of 10%.

 

* This rate is available to Student & Apprentice, and Associate (AIMMM) member grades.

Course fees are subject to VAT at 20% where applicable.

How is the course structured?

Forging and Hot Working:

  • Mechanical working and wrought materials
  • Effect on microstructure and properties
  • Recrystallisation
  • Hot Rolling
  • Closed and open die forging
  • Typical issues with forging

Casting:​​​​​​​

  • Castings and properties
  • Microstructure
  • Nucleation and grain size
  • Methods of casting : Sand, Investment, Die casting
  • Mould design
  • Casting parameters
  • Materials and casting
  • Typical issues with castings

Welding:

  • Summary of common methods of welding
  • Structure of a weld
  • Properties and welding
  • Pre and post weld heat treatments
  • Material composition and welding
  • Welding Qualification
  • Typical issues with welds

Machining:

  • Basis of machining
  • Machinability of alloy
  • Machining materials
  • Tool design and materials
  • Effect of composition and heat treatment on machining
  • Typical issues with welding

 

Register to attend the next course

Virtual course using Zoom
9:30am to 4:30pm Thursday 23 October

Book now

Do you have a number of team members that you feel will benefit from this training? We are able to tailor this course to the needs of your business and deliver it to your team, at a time to suit you.  The course can be run in-person at your site, at an IOM3 venue, or virtually using Zoom or Teams. Alternatively we offer a bulk booking discount it you would like to put three or more team members on an open course.

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