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The handbook provides design engineers with up-to-date information about the many aspects of forging including descriptions of important developments made more recently by industry and/or government. The handbook describes suitable measures for in-process quality control and quality assurance, summarizes relationships between forging practices and important mechanical properties and compares various forging devices to aid in equipment selection. Attention is also given to describing practices for relatively new materials and emerging forging practices. (Modified author abstract).
Editors Altan (Ohio State University), Ngaile (North Carolina University), and Shen (Ladish Company, Inc.) offer this extensive overview of the latest developments in the design of forging operations and dies. Basic technological principles are briefly reviewed in the first two chapters.
Comprises 25 papers from the November 1996 symposium in New Orleans. The papers explore four subject areas: pressure vessel and nuclear forgings, general industrial forgings, test methods, and turbine and generator forgings. Specific paper topics include: new materials and forgings used for pressure
Previous editions published under title: Units in forging and welding
Ideal for beginners or those looking to brush up their skills, this quick-reference overview explains the basics of all aspects of blacksmithing. With more than 450 photos and a focus on only the most essential tools and equipment, it keeps the information simple for the beginner. Summaries cover the tools of forging, their uses, and the essential equipment in the work space; the differences among free-form forging, drop forging, industrial, hot work, and cold work; the steps of the process, such as bending, joining, riveting, welding, chiseling off, and splitting; and the chemistry of iron and steel. The book also shows a gallery of 44 types of forged items, from hooks to tool handles, with comments on their forged features.
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Delve into the fascinating world of blacksmithing with "Forge Work" by William L. Ilgen, a comprehensive guide that takes readers on a journey through the time-honored craft of forging metal. Join William L. Ilgen as he shares his expertise and passion for blacksmithing, offering readers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice for mastering the art of working with hot metal. From the basics of setting up a forge to advanced techniques for shaping and finishing metalwork, "Forge Work" provides a comprehensive overview of the tools, materials, and skills needed to become a proficient blacksmith. Delve into the rich history and tradition of blacksmithing as Ilgen explores the origins of the ...
This vintage book contains a complete manual of forging iron and steel, with a detailed introduction of the history of forging, information on the manufacturing of iron and steel, and instructions for all aspects of forging. Original written simply enough for the high school boy but and at the same time thoroughly and systematically enough for the veteran smith, "Forging of Iron and Steel" is recommended for anyone with an interest in forging. Contents include: "Introduction. - Forging, Drawing out, Upsetting, Shaping, Bending, Punching, Welding, Hardening, Annealing, Brazing", "Historic Use of Iron and Steel. - Early Period (Egyptian, Grecian, Roman), Architectural and Domestic Uses, Romanesque Period, Gothic Period, German Work, Baroque Period, Rococo Period, Deterioration of Art Iron Work", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on blacksmithing. First published in 1915.
Bart D. Ehrman, the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus, Interrupted and God’s Problem reveals which books in the Bible’s New Testament were not passed down by Jesus’s disciples, but were instead forged by other hands—and why this centuries-hidden scandal is far more significant than many scholars are willing to admit. A controversial work of historical reporting in the tradition of Elaine Pagels, Marcus Borg, and John Dominic Crossan, Ehrman’s Forged delivers a stunning explication of one of the most substantial—yet least discussed—problems confronting the world of biblical scholarship.
This antique text contains a manual of practical instruction in hand forging of wrought iron, machine steel, and tool steel, as well as drop forging and heat treatment of steel - including annealing, hardening, and tempering. The author of this article has had many years of experience, not only in practical work but also in the field of instruction, and therefore the information which he has given should be doubly valuable to those interested. Clear and concise, this text will not only be of considerable value to the trained professional but also to the layman looking to gain a fundamental understanding of forging. The chapters of this text contains: Forging Materials, Heating Apparatus, Hammers, Sledges, Anvils, Tongs, Swages, Drop Hammers, Power Hammers, Presses, Bulldozers, Bold Headers, Cranes, Smith Welding... and much more. This volume was originally published in 1919, and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction on metal work.