Steel : a manual for steel users by William Metcalf
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"Steel: A Manual for Steel Users" by William Metcalf is a technical publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals engaged in the production and application of steel, including blacksmiths, machine builders, and engineers. It details various methods of steel manufacturing and its properties, aiming to bridge a gap in practical knowledge about steel that is not readily available in existing literature. The opening
of this manual establishes Metcalf's extensive experience in the steel industry and highlights the various challenges and inquiries he has addressed during his career. He acknowledges the evolution of steel manufacturing techniques, particularly the advancements in processes such as Bessemer and open-hearth steel production. The early chapters outline the different types of steel categorized by their manufacturing methods, such as cemented or converted steel and crucible-steel, setting the groundwork for a more in-depth exploration of the characteristics and ideal applications of each type as the manual progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Metcalf, William, 1838-1909 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08037251 |
| Title | Steel : a manual for steel users |
| Edition | 1st edition |
| Original Publication | New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1896. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Steel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71782 |
| Release Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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