Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning Bootcamp

What is METAL?

The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning program aims to change the declining of the U.S. casting and forging industries while motivating new generations into the Metallurgical Industry. Through the assistance of industry experts, all participants will receive hands-on experience and learn about casting and forging.  

Liquid metal pouring into casting mold
Liquid metal pouring into metal casting

METAL bootcamp

will be a four-day immersive program designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of casting and forging through hands-on learning. This program will help build practical skills, and to connect participants directly to the professionals in the industry.

What to Know

Paid parking is available in the LBJ parking garage (shown on the map to the right). Observe all posted parking regulations to avoid receiving a ticket.

$14 all day parking fee

LBJ Student Center Garage Office 100A
(512) 245-7992
ParkingPayGarage@txstate.edu 
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Boot Camp Required Attire

Cotton t-shirt
Leather shoes or work boots
Work pants or jeans

NO:
Sneakers
Jewelry
Open toe shoes
Synthetic shirts
OR Exercise pants

Food & Housing

Provided:
Lunch
Snacks

NOT provided:
Overnight housing

Lodging Options

Attendees are responsible for lodging and traveling to and from Texas State University

Hotel Options:Address:
Hilton Garden Inn2131 N. Hwy 35 San Marcos, TX 78666 
Homewood Suites by Hilton451 Barnes Dr San Marcos, TX 78666 
Courtyard by Marriott625 Commercial Lp. San Marcos, TX 78666
Liquid metal pouring into metal casting

Eligibility Requirements

  • FREE of charge
  • Open to anyone interested in casting, forging, or metallurgy
  • MUST be 18 years or older

Curriculum

Online Component - Must be completed BEFORE attending bootcamp

Online Course Registration Link: METAL LEVEL ONE

Online

  • Introduction to Metal Casting and Metal Casting Processes  
  • Metallurgy and Heat Treatment  
  • Nonferrous Metals and Alloys (Aluminum and Copper Based Alloys)  
  • Cast Irons and Steels  
  • Introduction to Casting Design and Modeling  
  • Additive Manufacturing (3-D Printing) Techniques for Casting  
  • Introduction to Forging and Rolling Processes  
  • Melting Processes  
  • Introduction to Post Processing  
  • Introduction to Mechanical Properties & Testing  
  • Careers in METAL  

In-Person

  • Casting Simulation
  • Casting Aluminum Alloys
  • Casting Silicon Brass and Bronze Alloys
  • Heat Treating
  • Rolling and Forging
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
  • Finishing Operations 
students in construction lab

Upcoming Bootcamps

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zoomed in photo of molten pouring
group of three pouring molten in sand frame
pouring liquid metal
still pouring molten into sand block
mixing the molten
smaller molten pour
moving
two people pouring liquid metal
liquid metal being poured
student holding molten getting ready to pour
fire on molding
mold/sand station

Mailing Address

Department of Engineering Technology
601 University Drive, RFM 2240
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684

Office Phone: (512) 245-2137
 

RFM

Physical Address

Department of Engineering Technology
Roy F. Mitte Building
749 N Comanche St.
San Marcos, TX 78666-3400

Office Phone: (512) 245-2137
Office: RFM 2240
Email: GRP-TXSTMETAL@group.txstate.edu 

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