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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.spsp2.t54410315
EISBN: 978-1-62708-265-5
... Abstract This chapter describes the mechanical properties of fully pearlitic microstructures and their suitability for wire and rail applications. It begins by describing the ever-increasing demands placed on rail steels and the manufacturing methods that have been developed in response...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.msisep.t59220519
EISBN: 978-1-62708-259-4
... and/or measurement techniques. It provides information on many types of engineering steel, including medium and high-carbon steels used in rail applications. It also examines the effect of nickel-phosphorus coatings on stainless steel and phosphate coatings used to reduce friction during thread rolling and other...
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Published: 01 December 2006
Fig. 2.73 Application of extruded sections in AlMgSi0.5 for transport systems in production applications and warehouses. (a) A multicore hollow section for the rail of the overhead conveyor of an assembly line (Alusuisse, Cie Francais des Convoyeurs) and (b) part of a transport line More
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 1999
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.caaa.t67870001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-299-0
... and the classifications, designations, and grades of available product forms. It also explains how aluminum alloys are used in aerospace, automotive, rail, and marine applications as well as in building and construction, electrical products, manufacturing equipment, packaging, and consumer durables such as appliances...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2008
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ssde.t52310225
EISBN: 978-1-62708-286-0
... Abstract This chapter is a detailed account of the applications of stainless steel in automotive and transport systems. The discussion covers exhaust systems, structural components, automotive components, trucks, and rail transport. stainless steel automotive exhaust systems automotive...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2016
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.hpcspa.t54460227
EISBN: 978-1-62708-285-3
... shear strength of 46 MPa (6.7 ksi) and an adhesion/cohesion strength of 55 MPa (8 ksi) were obtained in the HPCS layer for this application. Fig. 9.21 Experimental setup for developing and validating the missile rail repair. Courtesy of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.spsp2.t54410277
EISBN: 978-1-62708-265-5
...,” and 12, “Low-Carbon Steels,” and the properties of fully pearlitic microstructures in high-carbon steels are discussed in Chapter 15, “High-Carbon Steels—Fully Pearlitic Microstructures and Wire and Rail Applications.” Thermal treatments that produce dispersions of spherical cementite particles...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ex2.t69980009
EISBN: 978-1-62708-342-3
... of a wagon is more important than the load-carrying capacity. Consequently, the application of aluminum alloys is usually limited to movable components as described previously. Bulk goods transport by rail has only a limited role in Europe. This differs in other countries, including Australia, Canada...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.jub.t53290079
EISBN: 978-1-62708-306-5
... °C (5600 °F). The most common application of the process is the welding of rail sections into continuous lengths ( Fig. 4.15 ). It is an effective way to minimize the number of bolted joints in the track structure. The thermit welding of rails, including a short preheat, involves these basic...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.ahsssta.t53700159
EISBN: 978-1-62708-279-2
... Abstract This chapter reviews the nomenclature of different vehicle components helpful in identifying the target applications and discusses the implementation of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) in automotive and nonautomotive industries. In addition, the chapter provides information...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 March 2002
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.mgppis.t60400001
EISBN: 978-1-62708-258-7
... Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) System Another system was devised by ASTM. This system is not based on composition but on the steel product and application, for example, railroad rails, boiler tubes, plate, and bolts. ASTM has devised a system of specifications that contain composition...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 May 2018
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.hma.t59250025
EISBN: 978-1-62708-287-7
... process. Later, Champion served as a witness for Kelly during an interference ruling at the U.S. Patent Office on an American patent application. The second location of experimental work on making steel from cast iron was in England under Henry Bessemer ( FIG. 3.2 ). Bessemer was an experienced...
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Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 1988
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.eihdca.t65220253
EISBN: 978-1-62708-341-6
... such as generic system designs, fixture materials, and special electrical problems to be avoided are summarized first. This discussion is followed by a description of typical materials-handling concepts and illustrations of specific applications. Basic Considerations in Materials Handling...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2022
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.isceg.t59320163
EISBN: 978-1-62708-332-4
... and applications of ductile iron. Next, the effects of various factors on the grades, chemistry, matrix, and mechanical properties of ductile iron are covered. This is followed by a section detailing the ductile iron treatment methods and the quality control methods used. Guidelines for gating and feeder design...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.scm.t52870351
EISBN: 978-1-62708-314-0
... in the other; and (4) the sensitivity they exhibit to temperature and moisture. Testing is used for many purposes, such as characterization of new materials and processes, development of design allowables, qualification of materials for specific applications, and quality control of production processes...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.spsp2.t54410009
EISBN: 978-1-62708-265-5
... by Abraham Darby III, 1778 to 1780, at Coalbrookdale, England ( Fig. 2.1 ) ( Ref 2.12 ). Although it was soon shown to be inferior to steels, prior to the mid-nineteenth century all iron-based structures, and especially rail, were made from cast iron. Fig. 2.1 The iron bridge at Coalbrookdale, England...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2012
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.smff.t53400005
EISBN: 978-1-62708-316-4
... Process Variations: parallel role straightening, automatic press straightening, rotary-roll straightening, parallel-rail straightening, epicyclic straightening, moving-insert straightening Applications: eliminating residual stresses, twist, face, and edge camber Fig. 2.13 Roll straightening...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2022
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.isceg.t59320003
EISBN: 978-1-62708-332-4
... metal is tapped into ladle cars on rails. This is transported to the pig casting house for casting into ingots called pigs . Molten metal tapped into ladle cars for further processing to steel is transported to converters. The pig iron that is produced has a composition of high carbon, sulfur...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2010
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.hss.t52790193
EISBN: 978-1-62708-356-0
..., railings, and posts. Sears, Roebuck and Company store in Atlanta, Georgia. Source: New Horizons in Architecture with Stainless Steel , American Iron and Steel Institute, 1965, with permission Fig. Q Stainless steel stairwell with single stringer and cantilevered steps. Architects: Daniel Badani...
Series: ASM Technical Books
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 April 2021
DOI: 10.31399/asm.tb.tpsfwea.t59300199
EISBN: 978-1-62708-323-2
... their performance in adhesive and abrasive wear applications and in environments where they are subjected to solid particle, droplet, slurry, and cavitation erosion and fretting damage. alloy composition carbon and low-alloy steel friction and wear properties microstructure tool steel wrought product...