Scanning Electron Microscopy This course is a practical introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). SEM is a common and often essential tool in the evaluation and analysis of materials. The course is designed for both beginning and intermediate SEM users and offers a hands-on approach to electron microscopy that includes tips and tricks you can […]

Oilfield Metallurgy Materials for use in the oilfield must meet some challenges including high design loads, extremely corrosive environments, fabrication requirements, and cost/supply issues. This introductory course in oilfield materials, processes, and corrosion will acquaint you with current state-of-the-art technology in oilfield materials. Included is information on the materials and processing requirements for various types of oilfield […]

Metallurgy of Welding and Joining Welding metallurgy is a complex subject because it requires knowledge of materials, welding processes, design, and inspection. Metallurgy of Welding and Joining provides an excellent review of welding processes, welding of materials ranging from carbon steel to specialized alloys, guidelines for designing weldments to facilitate welding, and testing and inspecting […]

Introduction to Thermal Spray Thermal spraying has evolved from a technology designed to be a cost-effective method of repairing worn components and machined parts, to a process used to provide improved part performance and add longer life to components. As the thermal spray profession has changed, so has the need to ensure safe and consistent […]

Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing With industry placing increasing emphasis on Non-Destructive Testing for economic, environmental and safety reasons, it is more important than ever that Non-Destructive Testing personnel have a thorough working knowledge of all types of Non-Destructive Testing techniques and be familiar with the wide variety of equipment that is best used with each […]