THE author of this work, being on the research staff of a manufacturer's laboratory, is in a position to put into book form much valuable information on the subject of the wire-drawing and cold ...

Cold working can create internal stresses within the steel. So machining cold worked steel by cutting, grinding, or welding it can release tensions and lead to unpredictable warping.

Hot work has various requirements and results compared to cold work. These differences are crucial to consider when choosing a metal-forming process. Stainless steel that has been subjected to hot ...

Low temperature creates steel usually used for cold work tools and case hardening components. Medium temperature tempering creates a more elastic product suitable for use in knives. Lastly, ...