A learned society founded in 1935 and hosted by the École des Mines de Saint-Étienne, the Metals Study Circle is a forum for exchange and the transfer of knowledge between laboratories and companies in the field of metal alloys.
It is currently chaired by Christophe Desrayaud, Director of the SMS Center.
Expertise, Skills, and Know-How
- Carbon steels and low-alloy steels
- Stainless steels
- Non-ferrous alloys: nickel, cobalt, aluminum, titanium
- Forming processes: forging, rolling, machining
- Fatigue, fracture, wear, tribology
- Corrosion
- Powder forming
- Welding
- Heat treatments, coatings, and surface treatments
Activities
- Organization of seminars
- Continuing Education: on-demand or catalog courses
- Consulting, Expertise
Contact
Régis Blondeau, Michel Darrieulat, Robert Lévêque
cemetaux@emse.fr
Example of regularly scheduled seminars
- Seminars on “Metallurgical Innovations for the Defense Industry” in conjunction with the Directorate General of Armaments
- Hydrogen Seminars in conjunction with the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
Professional training programs
- Course Catalog (consult the CEM website).
- Example of recent on-demand courses for companies: titanium, protection of steels against molten lead corrosion.
