EC-501 Die Material Metallurgy And Extending Die Life

NADCA National Course EC-501 Die Material Metallurgy & Extending Die Life Understanding die material metallurgy is critical to extending die life and to effective overall cost reduction. The class will begin with an introduction and will cover improving die life and reducing cost through metallurgy. There will be a review of typical problems, cost and problems analysis and avoidance. Students also will review basic principles of metallurgy; mechanical properties; microstructures; thermal fatigue, stress and strain; effects of alloying elements, alloy chemistries and premium quality specification of steel; heat treating; distortion; die finishing; EDM; stress relief; surface treatments; and welding. Instructor: Paul Brancaleon Price: $100.00 per person Date: October 20th, 2026 Class time: 9:30 – 5:00 Noon on October 14th is the cutoff date to sign up Place: Fiddlestiks Food & Spirits Company 8945 US-36 Hannibal, MO 63401 (573) 406-0493