Master Metallurgy and Materials Science with BCAST Training
Advance Your Expertise – Secure Your Competitive Edge!
At BCAST Training, we are committed to advancing knowledge and expertise in metallurgy, solidification science, and cutting-edge materials processing. As a leader in the field, we bridge the gap between academic excellence and industrial application, equipping engineers, researchers, and industry professionals with the skills to drive innovation, enhance sustainability, and optimise manufacturing performance.
“Solidification and Casting of Aluminium Alloys”
Summary
Following a great success of the inaugural BCAST CPD course in 2024 and incorporating the feedback from the participants, in 2025 we offer an updated course aimed at enriching your knowledge of casting and solidification for better, more sustainable and competitive products. The course includes extended workshops.
Description
The BCAST Training “Solidification and Casting of Aluminium Alloys” course, hosted by Brunel University of London, is a dynamic and in-depth 5-day CPD (Continuous Professional Development) programme designed to equip professionals in the casting and metal processing industries with the critical knowledge and practical skills to address complex challenges in casting technology.
The course will take place over 5 consecutive days, from 8th -12th September 2025, with sessions running daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Brunel University London.
Led by internationally renowned experts from the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST), this course offers unique insights into the latest advances in aluminium solidification and casting, including recycling, microstructure and defects control, and casting technologies.
Why this course?
Professionals working in the casting and metal processing industry have mostly background in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering. The everyday issues with the casting defects, microstructure control, casting quality and safety require, however, the knowledge of metallurgical and solidification basics. This CPD course will help you reduce downtime and improve your product quality because you will be able to diagnose and solve problems quickly.
You will engage in practical workshops on metallography, material testing, process simulation, and advanced characterisation, as well as have a tour of state-of-the-art BCAST facilities.
You will interact with top experts and fellow professionals to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and build valuable industry connections.
The course will provide you with:
- Good understanding of melt preparation, safety, and sustainability of aluminium casting processing.
- Important knowledge on fundamentals of solidification and structure formation, including grain refining, eutectic modification, and inclusion control.
- Overview of all major casting technologies and the control of casting quality, including casting defects.
- Access to leading experts in the field with broad expertise.
- Extended workshops and networking activities
The course includes the following:
Modules:
- Introductory lecture from an industrial champion
- Metal preparation
- Structure formation, impurities and inclusions
- Casting basics and casting defects
- Casting technology
Workshops:
- Metallography: sample preparation, optical and scanning microscopy on materials testing: hardness, tensile testing, fatigue testing
- Process simulation: hands-on experience with Termocalc/Pandat, Procast etc.
- Advanced characterisation: DSC, Thermal analysis
- Tour of the facilities
Who should attend?
Whether you are an engineer, technologist, or R&D professional, this course will empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to:
- Understand the fundamentals of solidification and structure formation
- Master casting technology
- Maximise product quality and efficiency
Instructors:
Accreditation & Certification:
This continuous professional development course is approved and quality assured by Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3, UK) and equivalent of 5 credit points.
The course is endorsed and co-sponsored by the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS, USA).
All participants will be issued with a certificate of course completion.
Important Dates:
- 15 May 2025 – Deadline for early bird registration (10% discount)
- 15 July 2025 – Full registration (TMS and IoM3 members receive a 10% discount with proof of membership)
- 8 -12 September 2025 – Course dates
How to register?
Register your interest on this Eventbrite page:
Solidification and Casting of Aluminium Alloys CPD Course Tickets, Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
The course fee is £2,750, but an early bird registration offers a 10% discount, reducing the fee to £2,475. The early registration deadline is 15 May.
The fee includes:
✔ Course attendance
✔ Hotel accommodation (B&B)
✔ Lunches
✔ Welcome & graduation dinners
✔ Coursework
Important: To guarantee hotel accommodation, we strongly recommend registering by the early bird deadline. If you register after this date, you may need to arrange your own accommodation. In such cases, the necessary reductions will be made, and the course fee will be recalculated accordingly.
If you require a visa invitation letter, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to assist.
Limited spaces are available—apply now to secure your spot!
Get in touch today! - bcast-training@brunel.ac.uk
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