Join the innovators shaping the future of American forging
Forge your future in advanced manufacturing with no-cost online classes. Join hundreds of learners across the U.S. in building the skills needed to power and modernize the forging industry. Follow up your online class with an in-person bootcamp near you!
“The HAMMER forging course gave me insights I could immediately use in my job. The lessons on digital simulation and Industry 4.0 were especially valuable for understanding where the industry is headed.”
— Recent METAL Forging Graduate
About the Course
HAMMER Forging Curriculum is an advanced, self-paced online course created through a partnership between the NSF HAMMER Engineering Research Center and the IACMI METAL Program. Supported by the Department of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, the course strengthens America’s forging workforce by providing practical, accessible education for all experience levels.
Time involved: 15 modules (~10 hours of content)
Deadline: Virtual, self-paced course
Certification: METAL Online Digital credential from Credly.
Modules Include:
- Foundational Materials Science & Engineering
- Hot, Warm, and Cold Forging Processes
- Tool and Die Design
- Forging Presses
- Industry 4.0 and the Future of Forging
- Digital Simulation Software and FEM Applications
- Careers in Forging
Each module includes recorded lectures, slide decks, quizzes, and curated supplemental readings and videos. Participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to modern forging and Industry 4.0 applications.
