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A comprehensive exposition of the structure of steels and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly in respect of tools. It includes solid fuel, gas and electric furnaces, case hardening, tempering and other practical information. Features accurate colour temperature charts.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's not too clear in the title but this book is specifically about treating steel, it does cover other materials briefly.
I had a basic understanding heat treatments before this book but did not understand why the steel changed when you heated and cooled it. The book starts with a nice history of working iron into steel and the different types of steel. It follows with lots of scientific detail as to what is happening in the metal when it is treated. For people with no background in science this might be a little hard going. However, the science is balanced with lots of practical details of how to do all of the different heat treatment of steel and when not to attempt this. The book is clearly written with good digrams and images.
I had a basic understanding heat treatments before this book but did not understand why the steel changed when you heated and cooled it. The book starts with a nice history of working iron into steel and the different types of steel. It follows with lots of scientific detail as to what is happening in the metal when it is treated. For people with no background in science this might be a little hard going. However, the science is balanced with lots of practical details of how to do all of the different heat treatment of steel and when not to attempt this. The book is clearly written with good digrams and images.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as i needed something to use in the workshop and that could fit in my tool box. The information within the book is very helpful and set out clearly. Also the picture and diagrams aid with the practical use of the book.
One thing though is that the book gets quite scientific in parts, this is not a criticism, although personally speaking i did not need it to get so in-depth. But i have learnt alittle more about metals and thier treatments.
So i would recommend it to anyone interested and beginning to work with metals. This will cover the basics of heat treatments very well and will also give some scientific background, to back up practical knowledge.
One thing though is that the book gets quite scientific in parts, this is not a criticism, although personally speaking i did not need it to get so in-depth. But i have learnt alittle more about metals and thier treatments.
So i would recommend it to anyone interested and beginning to work with metals. This will cover the basics of heat treatments very well and will also give some scientific background, to back up practical knowledge.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a metalworker (primarily a blacksmith) with a need and interest in the metallurgy behind the processes i'm covering, this is an invaluable resource tool, covering everything it states in the title.
Very approachable, linking up the visuals of what is occurring, right through to the changes at the atomic level of the different metals.
Diagrams, photographs (including colour) and sketches are well placed to aid a clear understanding.
Very approachable, linking up the visuals of what is occurring, right through to the changes at the atomic level of the different metals.
Diagrams, photographs (including colour) and sketches are well placed to aid a clear understanding.
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Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice)
a great and well made book and is a god send for anybody who is hardening or tempering or if they are just interested in metal work and the uses of diffrent metals
Published 7 months ago by john
Hardening and Tempering
To the normal high standard of the Workshop Practice series.
This is a must for anyone starting out and should also be on everyones shelf for reference, unless you can... Read more
This is a must for anyone starting out and should also be on everyones shelf for reference, unless you can... Read more
Published 12 months ago by M J Gearing
Very useful information
I find this series of books a little hit and miss, but this one (being written by "Tubal Cain") is a definite hit. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. C. Laughton
Hardening Tempering and Heat Treatment
The book is a mine of information on the techniques, but is let down by use of imperial terminology and units. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2009 by M. Brown
A gem of a book
Tubal Cain covers all that he states that he will cover: and he does it with ease. One caveat: current legislation would suggest that unless you have electrical qualifications... Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by T. S. Ward
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