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34 PBE August 2015 chocolate and chocolate coatings; principles of processing chocolates; the science of chocolates — particle size and flavor, viscosity, fats and tempering, and p a n n i n g ; a n d t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g chocolates. Contact Douglas T. Reindl, 800-462-0876 (dreindl@wisc.edu, www.epd.engr.wisc.edu). Intermediate Training Course. Offered by the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA) for its members. Course is for individuals beyond the beginner's level and consists of 12 separate lessons that take a cause-and- effect approach. Lessons cover various processes on the line, including the operator's roles and responsibilities at each part of the line, proper equipment use, safety, sanitation, pre-operation checks, and more. Contact Kathy Kinter, 443-545-1645 (kkinter@thebcma.org, www.thebcma.org). GLASS Glass Technology. Offered by ASM International and the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). Course consists of 16 lessons and 3 examinations. With an emphasis on production technology and glass technology, topics include commercial glass compositions, glass- to-metal seals, grinding and polishing, process control, and health and safety issues. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338-5151 (memberservicecenter @asminternational.org, www.asminter national.org). MAINTENANCE G a s k e t s a n d B o l t e d F l a n g e Connections. Offered by the New Standard Institute. CD-ROM-based training course covers the importance of achieving a good flanged connection to limit emissions in valves, compressors, pumps, and other flanged equipment. Topics include gasket terminology and selection criteria; gasketed joint mechanics; functions of bolts, studs, a n d n u t s ; e s t a b l i s h i n g a f l a n g e connection program; and flange leakage and maintenance. Contact the New Standard Institute, 203-783-1582 (nsi@newstandardinstitute.com, www.newstandardinstitute.com). Machine Vibration Basics. Offered by the New Standard Institute. CD-ROM- based training course explains the physical bases for vibration monitoring, covers vibration analysis through identification of discreet frequencies, a n d p r o v i d e s p r o b l e m - s o l v i n g examples of machinery problems. Contact the New Standard Institute, 203- 783-1582 (nsi@newstandardinstitute .com, www.newstandardinstitute.com). S h u t d o w n s , Tu r n a r o u n d s , a n d Outages. Offered by the New Standard Institute. CD-ROM-based training c o u r s e t e a c h e s m o d e r n p r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t m e t h o d s t o e n a b l e professionals to identify, plan, staff, and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime and related costs. Topics include identifying needed work, d e f i n i n g t h e s c o p e o f w o r k , a n d planning a shutdown. Contact the New Standard Institute, 203-783-1582 (nsi@newstandardinstitute.com, www.newstandardinstitute.com). MATERIALS Aluminum and Its Alloys. Offered by A S M I n t e r n a t i o n a l 's M a t e r i a l s Engineering Institute (MEI). Course consists of 15 lessons, including an introduction to aluminum, extractive metallurgy, solidification and phase diagrams, aluminum alloy systems, aluminum casting principles and p r a c t i c e , h o t - a n d c o l d - w o r k i n g aluminum alloys, and more. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338-5151 (memberservicecenter@asminternatio nal.org, www.asminternational.org). C o r r o s i o n . O f f e r e d b y A S M International's Materials Engineering Institute (MEI). Course consists of 12 lessons focused on understanding corrosion, including how to recognize and define corrosion problems, how to develop and implement corrosion- control programs, and corrosion test methods and result interpretation. Contact ASM customer service, 440- 338-5151 (memberservicecenter@asm international.org, www.asminter national.org). Elements of Metallurgy. Offered by A S M I n t e r n a t i o n a l 's M a t e r i a l s Engineering Institute (MEI). Course includes 14 lessons consisting of an intensive introduction to the principles o f m e t a l l u r g y a n d i t s p r a c t i c a l application in various fields of metals and alloy production, testing, and manufacturing processes, including an understanding of ore extraction, m e t a l f o r m i n g , p h a s e d i a g r a m s , corrosion, and heat treating. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338-5151 (memberservicecenter@asminternatio nal.org, www.asminternational.org). Fundamentals and Applications of Powder Metallurgy. Offered by ASM International's Materials Engineering Institute (MEI). Course consists of 15 l e s s o n s a n d i n c l u d e s a p o w d e r metallurgy handbook. Topics include products and processing overview, powder production and character - ization, compacting, sintering, porous materials, hot consolidation of metal powders, and powder metallurgy applications. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338-5151 (memberservice c e n t e r @ a s m i n t e r n a t i o n a l . o r g , www.asminternational.org). Nickel and Nickel Alloys. Offered by ASM International. Course consists of 14 lessons providing an overview of nickel alloys and their use and an explanation of why nickel and its alloys are better than ferrous materials for specific applications. Contact ASM c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e , 4 4 0 - 3 3 8 - 5 1 5 1 (memberservicecenter@asminternatio nal.org, www.asminternational.org). Refractory Technology. Offered by ASM International and the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). Course consists of 25 lessons providing comprehensive information about and training in refractory technology and its various applications. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338-5151 (memberservice c e n t e r @ a s m i n t e r n a t i o n a l . o r g , www.asminternational.org). Stainless Steels. Offered by ASM International. Course consists of 15 l e s s o n s c o v e r i n g t h e p h y s i c a l metallurgy of stainless steels; properties of austenitic, martensitic, and ferritic stainless steels; heat- and corrosion- resistant alloy casings; properties of precipitation-hardening steels; heat treating; forging, machining, cleaning, and finishing; cold forming; deep d r a w i n g ; m e t a l l u r g y o f w e l d i n g stainless steels; joining stainless steels; c o r r o s i o n o f m e t a l s ; c o r r o s i o n - resistance of stainless steels; and stainless steels at high temperatures. Contact ASM customer service, 440- 338-5151 (memberservicecenter@asm international.org, www.asminter national.org). PACKAGING Basic Mechanical Components. Offered b y t h e P a c k a g i n g M a c h i n e r y Manufacturers Institute University (PMMI U). Course consists of 12 lessons f o r o p e r a t o r s , m e c h a n i c s , a n d technicians about the basic mechanical components found on packaging lines. E a c h l e s s o n c o n c e n t r a t e s o n t h e functionality and purpose of an essential component, including bearings, belt drives, gears, shafts, springs, and timing screws. Contact Maria Ferrante, 703- 2 4 3 - 8 5 5 5 ( m a r i a @ p m m i . o r g , www.pmmiu.org).