Metaltek Academy

Since becoming the first test laboratory accredited for corrosion-aging tests in our country in 2012, we are excited and pleased to share our extensive knowledge and experience with you.

Each of our training programs includes up-to-date, internationally recognized standards, comprehensive practical information, and videos. Our goal with these training programs is to provide participants with the necessary technical knowledge specific to their industry, contributing to the enhancement of their skills and competencies. Additionally, the development of qualified professionals will help organizations improve and advance their quality standards.

OUR TRAINING MODELS

All of our in-house training programs are supported by videos, visual materials, sample examples, and interactive presentations.

Participants are given a tour of our laboratory, where our testing equipment is introduced, and the applicable tests are demonstrated when possible.

Upon request, training on any of the 9 topics in our program can be delivered at the company’s training facilities, on suitable dates, and with the desired number of participants.

Our training programs can also be conducted online via the Zoom platform.

TRAINING TOPICS

1- MATERIAL WORLD - WELDING TECHNOLOGY - CORROSION REACTIONS AND COMMON COATING TECHNOLOGIES FOR METALS

Content:

• Types of materials and selection of base materials
• Iron-steel-casting, aluminum, stainless steel, polymers, and composite production, types
• Stages of metal processing
• Welding technology
• Definition and types of corrosion
• Surface preparation processes
• Surface coating technologies and corrosion performance
• Chemical conversion coatings (phosphating, chromating, anodizing)
• Metallic coatings
• Organic coatings (paint, cathaphoretic coating, varnish, lacquer, protective oils)
• Training duration: 2 days

2- CORROSION ENVIRONMENTS - TESTS ACCORDING TO THESE ENVIRONMENTS – RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LAB TESTING TIMES AND ACTUAL SERVICE LIFE – PAINT QUALITY CLASSIFICATION

Content:

• Classification of corrosion environments according to international standards
• Classification of paints according to corrosion categories
• Relationship between lifespan tests and laboratory tests
• Test requirements, procedures, and evaluation criteria in standards
• EN ISO 12944 - 1/2/5/6
• Training duration: 1 day

3- MOST COMMON CORROSION TESTS AND TEST RESULT EVALUATION

Content:

• Salt spray test (EN ISO 9227, ASTM B117)
• Humidity resistance test (EN ISO 6270-1/2, ASTM 2247)
• SO2 humid environment resistance test (EN ISO 22479, ASTM G87)
• Chemical resistance tests (EN ISO 2812)
• Cyclic corrosion tests (Ford, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, GM, MAN, BMW)
• Test result evaluation criteria (EN ISO 4628/10289)
• Training duration: 2 days

4- MECHANICAL TESTING OF PAINTED METALS

Content:

• Mechanical resistance tests on painted or powder-coated products
• Film thickness, adhesion (cross-cut and pull-off), indentation, impact, bending, scratching, abrasion, pencil hardness, stone chip, color, gloss, water jetting, tensile tests, and related international standards and result evaluations
• Training duration: 1 day

5- UV SUNLIGHT RESISTANCE TESTING

Content:

• Xenon lamp and UV fluorescent lamp tests
• Introduction to the testing equipment
• Test procedures and result evaluations
• EN ISO 4892-2/3, EN ISO 16474-2/3, EN ISO 2135, ASTM G 154/155
• Training duration: 1 day

6- MILITARY STANDARD COMPLIANT TESTING

Content:

• Objectives and differences of military standards
• Basic tests, test conditions, and standard requirements
• High temperature/low temperature/humidity/salt spray/solar radiation/chemical impact/shock temperature change resistance tests
• MIL-STD-810 H, NATO AEP 64, RTCA-DO-160G
• Training duration: 1 day

7- QUALITY ENGINEERING TRAINING

Content:

• Definition and importance of quality
• How to establish a quality system
• What are ISO 17025/17065/17024/17043?
• Common quality systems used in industries
• ISO 9001/14001, IATF 16949, AQAP, AS 9100, NADCAP
• Procedures, instructions, and forms
• Training duration: 1 day

8- MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY, CALIBRATION, AND INTERMEDIATE CONTROL TRAINING

Content:

• Measurement uncertainty calculations
• Method verification studies
• Standard deviation calculations
• Inter-laboratory comparison studies
• Internal quality studies
• Calibration, intermediate control, and maintenance
• Training duration: 1 day

9- INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL TESTS ON POWDER COATINGS

Content:

• Introduction to international quality systems such as AAMA, GOSB, QUALICOAT standards
• General procedures, required tests, and result evaluations
• Training duration: 2 days

PAINT SECTOR SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAM

In addition to the 9 training topics mentioned above, we also offer a special training program specifically designed for Wet and Powder Paint manufacturers.

This program is aimed at providing sales personnel, especially those working in direct contact with customers or in dealer networks, as well as factory staff involved in pre-quality control, R&D studies, and test interpretation, with the correct knowledge to create advantages for their companies and contribute to quality development in our country’s industry. The goal is to raise awareness and support employees in manufacturing companies so that competition is carried out based on quality, and to promote industry-wide improvement.

This two-day training package will cover everything from the introduction of basic metals, the importance of surface preparation processes, to the final paint stage, and provide all necessary information related to corrosion, mechanical, and environmental testing for product quality controls. It will also introduce International Quality Certifications (Qualicoat, GSB, AAMA, QUALISTEELCOAT, etc.).

TRAINING PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

On the training days, participants will meet at our institution in the Ankara Organized Industrial Zone between 9:00 - 9:30 AM, and the training will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

For those who request it, the presentation will be shared in PDF format after the training.

Lunch is provided by our laboratory.

For all registrations, additional information, or inquiries, you can contact sebnem.yucel@metaltekkimya.com.tr and zeynep.uysal@metaltekkimya.com.tr.