Positive Material Identification Training

Focused on Application, Proficiency, and Knowledge Retention

GIVE YOURSELF THE TOOLS TO KEEP SUCCEEDING AFTER THE CLASS.

At PMI Concepts, you’ll find a unique approach to training, drawing on over 15 years of experience in teaching field-applicable PMI techniques. The style is more akin to a lifestyle change than a crash course, teaching positive habits that support continuing education and knowledge retention throughout a career. Self-evaluation and engagement are encouraged both during and after a class. Most importantly, as a side effect of de-mystifying PMI technology and techniques, a sense of pride is instilled in students, which benefits them, their employer, and their clients.

Training Services

  • A 30-minute online consultation covering anything from quick problem-solving to taking the first steps toward long-term solutions. Content is entirely driven by your needs.

    What is this for?

    Some examples:

    General PMI-related questions

    Technicians needing a quick training refresher

    Review of company or client procedures

    Proposal reviews with Business Development personnel

    Identifying and planning for training needs

    PMI data review

    Competency evaluation

  • Up to 10 hours of training for one student. As a stand-alone training option, this is suitable for people who operate in a supervisory or sales role, i.e., anyone that may need a general overview of the PMI process. For field technicians, this is part of a 2 or 3-day training course in XRF or LIBS. This is also available as refresher training for previous PMI Concepts XRF and LIBS students.

    What does this include?

    Hands-on experience with XRF and/or LIBS

    General introduction to the PMI process

    Identification of common failure modes in the PMI process

    Strengths and limitations of XRF and OES/LIBS PMI methods

    Basic theory of XRF and OES/LIBS methods

    General instrument operation

    Testing of common alloys

    Testing of dissimilar metals and weld dilution

  • Up to 10 hours of additional training for one student. This is an additional day of training geared toward XRF proficiency for field technicians, or as Day 2 of a 3-day XRF/LIBS training course.

    What does this include?

    Extensive hands-on experience with XRF

    Extensive experience with surface preparation methods

    Practical application of theory

    Review of API RP 578, API RP 751, and API RP 939-C

    Advanced instrument operation

    Testing and identification of common high-alloy welds

    Introductory hands-on with LIBS as part of a 3-day course

  • Up to 10 hours of additional training for one student. This is an additional day of training geared toward LIBS proficiency for field technicians, used as Day 3 of a 3-day XRF/LIBS training course.

    What does this include?

    Extensive hands-on experience with LIBS

    Extensive experience with surface preparation methods

    Instrument calibration, drift correction, and type standardization

    Advanced instrument operation

    Testing of carbon and low-alloy steels

    Testing of stainless steels, including low and high-carbon variants

  • Available exclusively to training attendees, PMI Concepts hosts a messaging service that supports both private and group encrypted chats.

    Many PMI technicians, after training, are faced with the challenge of working without a mentor to guide them as they gain field experience. This chat allows them to receive guidance from an SME or their peers in a private way, for as long as they need it.