Testing the toughness of materials

A National Metals Technology Centre product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jul 21, 2005

Testing the toughness of materials will be the subject of a one day seminar organised by NAMTEC in conjunction with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

will be the subject of a one day seminar organised by NAMTEC in conjunction with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

Industry experts will introduce delegates to Charpy impact testing, fracture toughness testing, engineering critical assessments and relevant standards as well as presenting case studies.

The seminar will also include a tour of the mechanical testing facilities at the Corus RDandT Swinden Laboratories in Rotherham.

Aimed at recent graduates, engineers and technicians involved in the testing of materials the seminar provides the opportunity to speak to industry experts and to network with different companies.

The seminar will take place on Wednesday 12th October 2005 at NAMTEC, Swinden House, Rotherham, and will cost GBP 65 (GBP 35 for concessions).