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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05a.a0005758
EISBN: 978-1-62708-171-9
... Abstract This article provides members of the thermal spray community with practical recommendations for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of gas equipment used in the thermal spray process. It focuses on safety issues concerning gas equipment used in conjunction with thermal...
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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05a.a0005759
EISBN: 978-1-62708-171-9
... to increase the safety awareness and the use of safety practices for gas and liquid piping and electrical equipment within thermal spray installations. construction materials dust dust collector ergonomics piping system piping system integrity monitoring preventive maintenance safety interlocks...
Book: Casting
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 15
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v15.a0005286
EISBN: 978-1-62708-187-0
... in the DC process are summarized. The article explains continuous processes, namely, twin-roll strip casting, slab casting, and wheel-belt processes. It concludes with information on postsolidification processes, including stress relief and scalping, and a discussion of safety practices for ingot casting...
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By Dudley J. Primeaux, II
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05b.a0006047
EISBN: 978-1-62708-172-6
... practices of polyurea coating/lining systems. injection molding performance issues polymers polyurea polyurea-based coatings safety practices POLYUREA ELASTOMER COATING/LINING TECHNOLOGY has made some very significant advances since the introduction of the technology in the late 1980s...
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By Robert M. Hudson
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1994
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05.a0001229
EISBN: 978-1-62708-170-2
... involved in the batch, continuous, and electrolytic pickling of carbon steel components. The article describes the effects of process variables on scale removal in sulfuric and hydrochloric acid. It concludes with a description of pickling defects, spent pickle liquor disposal, and safety practices...
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By Robert L. Strohl
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001485
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... Abstract This article describes the principles of operation, operating techniques, equipment selection, and important process variables of air-carbon arc cutting. It also provides information on the safety practices to be followed during the air-carbon arc cutting process. air-carbon arc...
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Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 1995
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.emde.a0003041
EISBN: 978-1-62708-200-6
... and functions of an autoclave system, including pressure vessel, gas stream heating and circulation sources, gas stream pressurizing systems, vacuum systems, control systems, and loading systems. The article includes information about modified autoclaves for specialized applications and safety practices...
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By Martin Jech, Claudia Lenauer
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 18
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 December 2017
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v18.a0006432
EISBN: 978-1-62708-192-4
... safety guidelines operate on the ALARA principle: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. General laboratory safety practices reduce the chances of contamination (gloves and lab coat protect the skin from coming into direct contact with radioactive materials) or incorporation (refraining from eating...
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By Charles E. Fuerstenau
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001385
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... regulators are used on the gas and oxygen lines. Standard safety precautions should be utilized when handling the equipment, and operators should be thoroughly trained in safety practices related to the use of compressed and combustible gases. Techniques The key to torch brazing, as in all methods...
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By Paul T. Vianco
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001400
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... Abstract This article describes resistivity effects and Curie temperature effects on coupling efficiency during induction heating in the soldering operation. It discusses the effects of workpiece geometry during the induction heating. The practices associated with the use of preplaced solder...
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By Rajiv Shivpuri
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 14A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2005
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v14a.a0003975
EISBN: 978-1-62708-185-6
... fatigue, and mechanical fatigue. The article describes heat treating practices commonly employed for chromium- and tungsten-base AISI hot-work tool steels. It discusses the fabrication of impression dies, and the advantages and disadvantages of cast dies. The article concludes with a discussion...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 4C
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 09 June 2014
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v04c.a0005852
EISBN: 978-1-62708-167-2
... Abstract The basic elements of control design are safety, process control, process verification, machine control, productivity, repeatability, and ease of setup. Effective systems of quality control/quality assurance are essential for heat treating practices. This article provides information...
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By Paul D. Wilcox
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 17
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v17.a0006452
EISBN: 978-1-62708-190-0
... Abstract Ultrasound is an ideal modality for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) because it enables the interior of objects to be assessed without the safety and access issues associated with radiography. This article summarizes the history of array usage in NDE and its relationship to medical...
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By G. Kardos
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 20
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1997
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v20.a0002436
EISBN: 978-1-62708-194-8
... and technical methods of risk/hazard analysis practiced in the industry to identify possible hazards and the resources necessary to avoid or reduce risks. These methods include the failure mode and effect analysis, fault tree analysis, event tree analysis, risk/benefit analysis, safety analysis...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 24A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v24A.a0006960
EISBN: 978-1-62708-439-0
... an overview of the general principles, the notions specific to the multiple intrants, process parameters, and equipment, as well as the resulting products and wastes, are described. Environment, Health, and Safety Events Because the objective of safe and sound practices is to prevent the occurrence...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 7
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v07.a0006137
EISBN: 978-1-62708-175-7
... mixture from developing inside the furnace that is being idled. This list of general operational procedures and safety practices is not meant be complete. Detailed procedures for specific atmosphere system and specific furnace types are covered in Ref 1 . Additional recommendations...
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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 14B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v14b.a0005142
EISBN: 978-1-62708-186-3
... in oil is commonly used. The role of lubrication is especially critical in deep drawing and is discussed in more detail in the section “Deep Drawing” in this article. Safety Practice No special precautions or safety measures are required in forming of beryllium because no fines or oxide dust...
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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05a.a0005757
EISBN: 978-1-62708-171-9
... “Recommended Safe Practices for Thermal Spraying” Reprint No. 2, 1983 American Welding Society 8669 Doral Blvd., Suite 130 Doral, FL 33166 www.aws.org “A Guide to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act” … (U.K.) 1974, L1 ISBN 0 7176 044441 1 Free “Risk Radar” software download … Software Program...
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By John G. Banker, Edward G. Reineke
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001376
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... to tubesheets and tube plugging. Explosion spot welding devices have also been used in limited commercial applications ( Ref 9 ). EXW Manufacturing Process and Practice Safety and Regulations Safety is of critical importance in the practice of EXW. Guidelines and regulations for the safe handling...
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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 7
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v07.a0006075
EISBN: 978-1-62708-175-7
.... Because of the substantial use of compacting presses in the PM industry, the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) developed a safety standard for compacting presses (PM presses) in 1974 and has continued to revise it to keep it current to the custom and practice in the industry that exists today...