COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is a basic introduction to Stainless Steel and is suitable for students with matric level English and Science.  This course serves the needs of newcomers to the Stainless Steel industry as well as refreshing the knowledge of old hands.
This course provides an opportunity to learn more about Stainless Steel and specifically the South African Stainless Steel Industry.

CPD POINTS:
Sassda’s NEW Introduction to Stainless Steel Course is currently being evaluated by “The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers” for the awarding of continuous professional development points.  Once the course has been accredited, delegates who belong to any of the voluntary associations recognized by “The Engineering Council of South Africa”  can claim CPD points for attending the course.  Accreditation number will be advised once received by Sassda.

COURSE CONTENTS :

THE HISTORY AND INTRODUCTION TO STAINLESS STEEL

-          What is Stainless Steel?

-          Where is it used?

-          Recycling of Stainless Steel

-          Statistics and Consumption of Stainless Steel in South Africa

Stainless Steel – The Basics

-          What makes Stainless Steel stainless?

-          Passive Film and Alloying Elements

-          Classifications

Mechanical properties

-          Properties of Materials

-          Tensile tests

-          Ductility, Hardness and Toughness

Stainless Steel and Corrosion

-          Types of Corrosion

Manufacture, Forms and Finishes

-          Flat product

-          Stainless Steel finishes

-          Long Product and Tubular Product

-          Manufacturing Methods

Fabrication and Welding

-          What is Welding?

-          Common Welding Processes

-          Cutting processes

-          Storage and Cleaning