Now available from AFS: 'Practical Heat Treating: Basic Principles'

Abstract

The authoritative guide to heat treatment is now available from AFS. Written by industry expert Jon L. Dossett and published by ASM International, "Practical Heat Treating: Basic Principles" is an excellent introductory resource on the practical "whys" of heat treatment. The book details the basic metallurgy of heat treatment and the microstructural effects of heat treat processes on the major types of steels and nonferrous alloys. Tool steels and stainless steels also are covered, along with a chapter that outlines the basic principles in heat treating aluminum alloys, nickel alloys, titanium alloys, magnesium alloys, and others.