Royce Training: Thermo-Calc for Alloys Researchers

Overview

This course will provide an overview of the use of Thermo-Calc for the modelling of alloy systems. The content will provide an overview of Thermo-Calc’s key functions and how to conduct thermodynamic calculations. Participants will have the opportunity to run the software, conduct their own calculations and explore test data. It will also serve as an opportunity to learn more about simulation tools and other advanced features – such as diffusion simulations in DICTRA.

Date: 24-25 November 2026

Format: In-person only

Location: Henry Royce Institute, Royce Hub Building, University of Manchester

Registration link: Royce Training | Thermo-Calc for Alloys Researcher – Nov 2025

Audience

This course is aimed at metallurgy researchers and industrial scientists in the UK wanting to familiarise themselves with Thermo-Calc’s predictive capabilities. Existing Thermo-Calc users may find the content a too basic but could use the opportunity to reinforce existing knowledge and update best practice.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course participants should be able to:

• Navigate Thermo-Calc software and access various calculations
• Conduct basic calculations using the software
• Identify more advanced calculations available within the suit
• Apply appropriate calculations to their own research work

Programme

Day 1

09:30-10:00: Arrival, registration and refreshments

10:00-10:10: Introduction to workshop (speaker: Ed Pickering)

10:10-11:10: Basics of using Thermo-Calc (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

11:10-12:10: Single Equilibrium Calculations (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

12:10-13:10: Lunch

13:10-14:10: Background to CALPHAD modelling, modelling of phases (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

14:10-15:10: Phase selection, element selection (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

15:10-15:30: Break

15:30-16:30: Step calculations, Scheil calculation (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

16:30: End of day 1

Day 2

09:00-09:30: Arrival, registration and refreshments

09:30-10:30: Diffusive phase transformations, solidification (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

10:30-11:30: Precipitation kinetics (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

11:30-11:45: Break

11.45-12:45: Property model calculations (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

12:45-13:45: Lunch

13:45-14:45: AM simulations (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

14:45-15:15: Open session and discussion (speakers: Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson)

15:15-15:30: Wrap-up and feedback (speaker: Ed Pickering)

15:30: End

Organisers

Andrea Izquierdo – Henry Royce Institute

Ed Pickering – The University of Manchester

Carl-Magnus Lancelot – Thermo-Calc Software

Magnus Anderson – Thermo-Calc Software