Surface Engineering is
an intensive course taught over a one week period comprising lectures, case studies
and discussions with staff. This course is designed for people across a wide range
of industrial sectors, specifically dealing with coatings and surface preparation,
who need an in depth study of chemical and electrochemical processing techniques.
It is particularly suited to process and design engineers and technologists involved
with high performance coatings or those wanting to acquire more technical knowledge
in this specialised field.
Overview of The Surface Engineering Course
Surface Engineering
is a new course bringing together essential elements of both chemical and electrochemical
surface processes, as well as other complimentary science and technology. Surface
engineering is a vital component in the design, construction and manufacture
of most high performance structures, machines and devices and if overlooked
can lead to disastrous results.
The course
covers the fundamental science and processes used in surface engineering and
links theory to practical applications in the real world.
From this you and your company will benefit from being able to:
- Select suitable pre-treatments to prepare substrates for subsequent coating.
- Analyse coating processes and identify the key process parameters.
- Demonstrate the likely composition and structure of the final coating /
treatment.
- Apply theoretical coating knowledge to practical applications in a manufacturing
environment.
- Evaluate possible surface treatment methods for a range of coatings.
- Critically analyse the choice of coating methods.
- Identify the interaction between the coating type and the application method.
- Identify the environmental implications of the coating process in terms
of process product and effluent treatment.
- Participate more fully in your development projects.
- Confidently discuss and identify requirements with suppliers, customers
and workplace colleagues.
Throughout the week you will have ample opportunity to clarify these issues
and your specific interests in one-to-one free-time discussions with the lecturers.
Our main aim is to give you the knowledge, understanding and confidence that
you need to develop your role within your company.
Why not give yourself an expert edge in Surface
Engineering and apply now. You will benefit personally, and your company
will benefit from your greater contribution.
Course Programme
Each day is split into a series of single and double length lectures, with
breaks and lunch period.
The topics covered by the lectures are listed below:
- Chemical and Electrochemical Principles
- Introduction to Surface Engineering
- Surface Preparation for Coating
- Principles of Conversion Coatings
- Conversion Coatings – Chromate Replacements
- Fundamentals of Adhesion
- Electroless Deposition
- Paint Technology
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Thermal Treatments
- Metal Spraying
- Electroplating Theory
- Properties of Electrodeposits
- Alloy Electrodeposition
- Anodising
- Composite Electrodeposition
- Electrodeposition of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
- Pulse Plating
Case Studies
Case studies are designed to complement the lecture content and give an opportunity
to apply newly learned material in a thought provoking and interesting way.
- Surface Engineering Issues in Electronics
- Ultra Hydrophobic Surfaces
