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L2-01 Advanced Training – Materials in Press Hardening of Steel (PHS)

L2-01 Advanced Training – Materials in Press Hardening of Steel (PHS)

Steel Microstructures
PHS
Effects
Coating
Material behavior
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Training days: 2

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Deep Dive into Steel Microstructures and Material Behaviour!

This advanced training is designed for professionals looking to gain expert-level insight into the material science behind press hardening. Over two intensive days, you’ll explore how microstructure evolution—from grain size to phase composition—directly impacts the mechanical performance of PHS components. 

Through a blend of in-depth theory and hands-on lab work, you'll investigate the effects of process variables like heating temperature, transfer time, and cooling rate. Special attention is given to surface behaviour in coated vs. uncoated materials, with real analysis using widely applied steels like 22MnB5 and 34MnB5. 

From austenitisation to metallography, you'll walk away with practical skills and scientific understanding needed to optimize material performance in real-world applications. 

Target Audience 

Engineers and technicians working in: 

  • Production 
  • Toolmaking 
  • Materials testing 
  • Quality management & assurance 

Prerequisites 

Completion of the "Basics of PHS – Heat Treatment & Hot Forming of Steel" course is required.

Learning Methods 

Delivered by Leading Insights, this program combines focused lectures with practical lab sessions. All instructors are seasoned experts with real industry experience in PHS technology. 

Ready to advance your expertise in PHS materials? This course empowers you to understand, analyse, and control the material science behind press hardened components — making you an asset in any PHS production environment.

T = Theory

P = Practical / Hands-on

T1: Introduction 

  • Lightweight design with high-strength steel 
  • Overview of the press hardening process 

T2: Steel Structures & Properties 

  • Crystal structures and steel phases 
  • Time, temperature & alloying influences 
  • Phase diagrams: Equilibrium, TTA, TTT, CCT 

T3: Fundamentals of PHS Materials 

  • Chemical and mechanical properties 
  • Heat treatment diagrams and material behaviour 
  • Overview of coatings and their applications 

T4: Phase Transformations & Mechanical Performance 

  • Austenitisation principles 
  • Formation of martensite, bainite, ferrite 
  • How to tailor mechanical properties through process control 

T5: Surface Behaviour 

  • Oxide scale development on uncoated steels 
  • Al-Si coating evolution 
  • How heating rates impact surface finish 

T6: Material Characterization Techniques 

  • Destructive & non-destructive testing 
  • Tensile strength and hardness testing 
  • Metallography and microscopic analysis 
  • SEM & laser microscopy for surface investigation 

Hands-On Lab Experience 

P1: Lab-Based Press Hardening 

Simulated production of small components, testing effects of: 

  • Heating time and temperature on microstructure 
  • Transfer time on mechanical outcomes 
  • Cooling rates and their impact on strength 
  • Surface reactions under different heating cycles 

P2: Component Analysis & Testing 

Full analysis of lab-made parts: 

  • Hardness and tensile strength testing 
  • Microstructure investigation via metallography 
  • Surface evaluation with optical and laser microscopes 
  • SEM imaging for advanced material analysis 

T7: Wrap-Up & Discussion 

  • Summary of all key insights 
  • Open Q&A session 
  • Participant feedback & certificates 

  • Gain a deeper understanding of material behaviour throughout the press hardening process 
  • Learn how process parameters affect microstructure, surface quality, and mechanical strength 
  • Apply theoretical knowledge through guided lab experiments and analytical testing 
  • Work directly with industry-standard materials in a controlled environment

🔗 Prerequisites for this course

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