Mechanical Testing Metallurgical Center
Training Catalog
High-level technical training in welding, metrology, and quality management, delivered by field experts. Our quality management system is ISO 9001:2015 certified by SGS.
by SGS
Field 01
Welding & Destructive Testing
20 modules
Destructive Testing — Mechanical Testing
⏱ CustomObjectives
- Understand the fundamental phenomena of metallic materials
- Understand the purpose and fundamental aspects of destructive testing
- Perform mechanical testing on machines
- Verify and interpret results according to codes and standards
Target Audience — Engineers and technicians from design offices, methods, and preparation departments
Advanced Welding — Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Master machine settings and execution parameters
- Produce sound welds (good appearance, good penetration)
- Save materials and gas
- Save time during setup and execution
Target Audience — Manufacturing, maintenance, and supervisory personnel in boilermaking and piping
Qualification Training — Shielded Metal Arc Welding NF EN 287-1 / ASME IX
⏱ CustomObjectives
- Produce sound welds meeting international standards requirements
- Access qualification tests under NF EN 287-1 or ASME IX
Target Audience — Welders who have completed advanced training
Advanced TIG Welding
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Master TIG machine settings and parameters
- Produce sound TIG welds
- Save raw materials and gas
- Save time by avoiding grinding and repairs
Target Audience — Welders, manufacturing, maintenance, boilermaking, and piping personnel
Qualification Training — TIG Welding NF EN 287-1 / ASME IX
⏱ CustomObjectives
- Produce sound welds meeting international standards
- Access qualification tests under NF EN 287-1 or ASME IX
Target Audience — Welders who have completed advanced training
Advanced MIG/MAG Welding
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Master machine settings and execution parameters
- Produce sound welds
- Save materials and gas
- Save time by avoiding grinding and repairs
Target Audience — Manufacturing, maintenance, and supervisory personnel in boilermaking and piping
Qualification Training — MIG/MAG Welding NF EN 287-1 / ASME IX
⏱ CustomObjectives
- Produce sound welds meeting international standards
- Access qualification tests under NF EN 287-1 or ASME IX
Target Audience — Welders who have completed advanced training
Welding Operator Qualification — Submerged Arc EN 1418 / ASME IX
⏱ 4 daysObjectives
- Master submerged flux welding and produce sound welds
- Access qualification tests under NF EN 1418 or ASME IX
Target Audience — Welding operators
Weldability of Aluminum and Its Alloys
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Understand metallurgical and operational weldability methods for aluminum
- Define criteria for selecting an aluminum or alloy grade
Target Audience — Design office and methods engineers/technicians, manufacturing and maintenance personnel
Welding Processes
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Identify various welding processes
- Select the appropriate process
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each process
Target Audience — Design office and methods technicians/engineers, team leaders, and supervisors
Quality Control of Welded Structures
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Identify all welding defects
- Understand the causes and remedies for each defect
- Judge the acceptability of defects according to construction standards
Target Audience — Design office and methods technicians, inspection and supervision personnel
Selecting Non-Destructive Testing Methods
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Define the field of application for each method
- Understand the complementary relationships and limitations of each method
- Select the suitable method and interpret test reports
Target Audience — Design office and methods technicians/engineers, quality control inspectors
Penetrant Testing — Level 1 (EN 473 / ISO 9712)
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Perform liquid penetrant testing according to written instructions
Target Audience — QC inspectors, welding work supervisors, inspection personnel
WPS Drafting — Welding Procedure Specification
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Identify and read the elements necessary to draft a WPS
- Manage and enforce compliance with a WPS
Target Audience — Manufacturing technicians, supervisors, and QC inspectors
Weldability of Stainless Steels
⏱ 4 daysObjectives
- Classify and identify stainless steels by their chemical composition
- Select grades with the best weldability
- Define recommended welding conditions
Target Audience — Technicians or engineers involved in stainless steel welding
Weldability of Carbon Steels
⏱ 4 daysObjectives
- Understand the main weldability issues of carbon steel grades
- Take necessary precautions to weld properly
Target Audience — Design office and methods technicians and engineers
Hardfacing and Cladding by Welding
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Identify different types of wear and mechanical stresses
- Select suitable filler metals, processes, and deposition conditions
Target Audience — Design office and methods technicians, inspection staff, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel
Visual Testing of Welds (European & American Standards)
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Define inspection conditions
- Perform visual inspections according to standard codes
- Draft and interpret inspection reports
Target Audience — QC inspectors, welding work supervisors, inspection personnel
Metallurgical Fundamentals in Welding
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Identify welding operation factors affecting metallurgical properties
- Evaluate metallurgical risks associated with dissimilar welding
Target Audience — Technicians or engineers dealing with welding and welding procedures
Weldability of Non-Ferrous Metals
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Understand weldability methods for aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, and their alloys
Target Audience — Design office and methods engineers/technicians, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel
Field 02
Metrology & Measurement
13 modules
Measurement Uncertainty
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Acquire operational skills to evaluate, justify, and use measurement uncertainty
- Apply internationally recommended methods
Target Audience — Quality managers, metrology managers, laboratory operators, auditors
Pressure Metrology
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Acquire metrological foundations in the field of pressure metrology
- Master the use of pressure calibration and measuring devices
- Introduction to uncertainty calculations related to pressure measurements
Target Audience — Executives and technicians responsible for pressure calibrations and measurements
The Metrologist Profession
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Implement key actions handled by a corporate metrologist
- Express the challenges of metrology to senior management
- Understand the technical-regulatory environment of metrology
Target Audience — Quality managers, metrology managers, laboratory operators
Metrology in Analytical and Testing Laboratories
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Evaluate and improve the measurement process
- Achieve technical and economic improvements
- Practical exercises in the form of tutorials
Target Audience — Engineers and technicians in charge of the metrology function, management of instrument fleets
Introduction to Electrical Metrology
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Characterize a multimeter or a calibrator
- Improve operational practices for measuring instruments
Target Audience — Technicians and engineers using calibrators and multimeters
Practical Temperature Metrology
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Acquire skills to evaluate and use temperature measurement uncertainty
- Apply internationally recommended methods
Target Audience — Quality managers or temperature metrology laboratory managers
Mass Metrology and Weighing
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Master measurements performed when using weights, balances, and scales
- Acquire metrological foundations necessary for balance users
Target Audience — Executives and laboratory technicians performing weighing operations
The Metrology Function in the Enterprise
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Establish traceability and the internal calibration chain
- Draft calibration and verification procedures
- Meet ISO 9000 requirements
Target Audience — Quality managers, metrology managers, laboratory auditors
Force Metrology
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Master measurements in the field of forces
- Acquire metrological foundations for dynamometer users
Target Audience — Laboratory and maintenance engineers and technicians
Calibration of Dimensional Measuring Instruments and Uncertainty Calculations
⏱ 4 daysObjectives
- Implement a quality plan or TUNAC accreditation
- Master dimensional calibration techniques
- Calculate uncertainties associated with measurements
Target Audience — Senior technicians and engineers from quality control departments or dimensional metrology laboratories
How to Use Your Calibration Results
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Understand and use calibration and/or verification results
- Operate your measuring instruments with confidence
- Know how to choose calibration services and providers
Target Audience — Uninitiated or beginner metrologists, or anyone wishing to master their measuring instruments
Fundamentals of Metrology
⏱ 1 dayObjectives
- Understand the importance of metrology in business
- Know the international organization of metrology
- Master essential vocabulary and metrological traceability
Target Audience — Beginner metrologists or anyone taking on responsibilities in metrology
Standards and Regulatory Monitoring
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Understand the organization of metrology at international, regional, and national levels
- Understand the missions of a metrology function
- Master metrological traceability of measurement results
Target Audience — Regulatory monitoring staff, documentalists, standardization managers
Field 03
Quality Management
8 modules
ISO/IEC 17025 — Step-by-Step Reading of the Standard
⏱ 5 daysObjectives
- Understand the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard
- Translate these requirements into a laboratory quality system
Target Audience — Personnel responsible for implementing the laboratory Quality system
ISO 9001:2015 — Step-by-Step Reading of the Standard
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard
- Translate these requirements into a quality management system
Target Audience — Personnel responsible for implementing a Quality management system
ISO 14001:2015 — Step-by-Step Reading of the Standard
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard
- Translate these requirements into an environmental management system
Target Audience — Personnel responsible for implementing an EMS (Environmental Management System)
ISO 45001:2018 — Step-by-Step Reading of the Standard
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 45001:2018 standard
- Translate these requirements into an occupational health and safety management system
Target Audience — Personnel responsible for implementing an OHSMS / OHS system
Quality Awareness
⏱ 1 dayObjectives
- Dispel misconceptions about quality
- Unite all stakeholders
- Instill a Quality momentum within the enterprise
Target Audience — Employees who need to understand a quality management system
Inter-Laboratory Testing
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Acquire methods and tools to ensure the reliability of measurement results
- Optimize the control of measurement processes in accordance with ISO 9001 / ISO 17025 / ISO 10012 standards
Target Audience — Engineers and technicians with responsibilities in the metrology function
Laboratory Equipment Qualification
⏱ 2 daysObjectives
- Present the implementation of a qualification program (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Describe the content of a qualification program and the resources to deploy
Target Audience — Laboratory management and technicians, personnel involved in qualification processes
Quality in Testing, Analytical, and Calibration Laboratories
⏱ 3 daysObjectives
- Understand and interpret the criteria of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard
- Identify key elements of a quality management system tailored to a laboratory
Target Audience — Quality managers, quality correspondents, metrology managers
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