Postgraduate Diploma in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts. 8 modules with ISO/ASTM 52900 additive manufacturing terminology, ISO/ASTM 52904 metal powder bed fusion for critical applications and Materialise Magics. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Compare metal additive manufacturing processes according to ISO/ASTM 52900.
Select titanium and aluminium alloys for each application.
Redesign components applying design for AM principles.
Control process parameters, powder and process monitoring.
Qualify critical parts manufactured by AM.
Evaluate the cost and lead time of printed parts.
Integrate additive manufacturing into the team's supply chain.
Who it's for
- Additive manufacturing engineer wishing to specialise in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts.
- Metallic materials engineer wishing to specialise in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts.
- Mechanical design engineer wishing to specialise in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts.
- LPBF operations technician wishing to specialise in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts.
- Special processes quality engineer wishing to specialise in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts.
- Qualification engineer wishing to specialise in Titanium/Aluminium AM for Critical Parts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorsport competition.
What you'll work with
- ISO/ASTM 52900 terminology for additive manufacturing
- ISO/ASTM 52904 metal powder bed fusion for critical applications
- ASTM F3302 titanium alloys by powder bed
- ASTM F3318 AlSi10Mg by powder bed
- ISO/ASTM 52910 design for additive manufacturing
- ASTM F3001 Ti-6Al-4V ELI by powder bed
- ASTM F2924 Ti-6Al-4V by powder bed
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Processes according to ISO/ASTM 529001.2Laser powder bed fusion1.3Electron beam fusion1.4Directed energy deposition1.5Metal binder jetting1.6Advantages in racing parts1.7Size and cost limitations1.8AM component value chain1.9Use cases in motorsport1.10Workshop: process selection for three parts
2.1Ti-6Al-4V and grade 23 ELI2.2Martensitic microstructure in LPBF2.3HIP and annealing treatments2.4Tensile and fatigue properties2.5Porosity and lack-of-fusion defects2.6As-built roughness and its effect2.7ASTM F3302 specification2.8Powder reactivity and handling2.9Applications: uprights, brackets, exhausts2.10Laboratory: microstructure analysis of Ti-6Al-4V
3.1AlSi10Mg and AlSi7Mg3.2High-strength alloys Scalmalloy and A20X3.3T6 heat treatment and stress relief3.4Thermal conductivity and heat exchangers3.5Hot cracking3.6Properties compared with casting3.7ASTM F3318 specification3.8Aluminium powder hazards3.9Applications in cooling and housings3.10Practical: comparing properties of AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy
4.1Principles of ISO/ASTM 529104.2Build orientation4.3Supports and self-supporting angles4.4Minimum wall thicknesses and internal channels4.5Part consolidation4.6Tolerances and machining allowances4.7Residual stresses and distortion4.8Simulation of the printing process4.9Cost per part and per build4.10Case study: redesign of a brake calliper bracket
5.1Parameters: power, speed, layer thickness5.2Powder management and recycling5.3Powder characterisation5.4In-situ melt pool monitoring5.5Machine calibration5.6Witness coupons per build5.7Inert atmosphere and oxygen5.8Build data logging5.9Machine-to-machine repeatability5.10Practical: control plan for an LPBF build
6.1Criticality classification of parts6.2Requirements of ISO/ASTM 529046.3Machine and process qualification6.4Allowables and statistics6.5Fatigue of AM components6.6First article inspection6.7Computed tomography for porosity6.8Risks of internal defects6.9Lessons from aerospace6.10Case study: qualification of a titanium upright
7.1In-house manufacturing versus supplier7.2Lead times and machine capacity7.3Digital file management7.4Intellectual property security7.5Total component cost7.6Purchasing standards for AM parts7.7Supplier audits7.8Process sustainability7.9Team AM strategy7.10Workshop: business case for an AM cell
8.1Selection of the candidate part8.2Selection of alloy and process8.3Redesign for additive manufacturing8.4Build simulation8.5Definition of post-processing8.6Qualification and testing plan8.7Cost and lead-time analysis8.8Track introduction plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Materialise Magics, Ansys Additive, Simufact Additive, Autodesk Netfabb, nTop, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real qualification procedures for printed titanium parts, distortion simulation of builds, and fatigue testing of AM specimens. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Compare metal additive manufacturing processes according to ISO/ASTM 52900.
Select titanium and aluminium alloys for each application.
Redesign components applying design for AM principles.
Control process parameters, powder and process monitoring.
Qualify critical parts manufactured by AM.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish level to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Materialise Magics, Ansys Additive, Simufact Additive, Autodesk Netfabb, nTop. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma on passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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