During discussion in another thread, I finally bit the bullet and took the advice of Kevin Cashen and Doug Lester; I ordered some actual books on metallurgy in an effort to learn more about the mysteries of heat treating.
Metallurgy Fundamentals by Daniel A. Brandt was received in the mail yesterday, and I am already 1/4 through it. As usual, I will reread several times (long-term memory is created by repetition).
Also on the way is Steel Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist by John D. Verhoeven.
My time for reading is pretty much limited to my days off from work right before I retire for the evening (when daughter is in bed), about 15-30 minutes, but that also seems to be when I can relax and absorb the most.
But the way I see it, this is the next best thing to formal education, for which I have neither time nor money to do.
Thanks a lot, guys.
If anyone has any more suggestions on titles relating to this stuff, send 'em my way.
Rob
Metallurgy Fundamentals by Daniel A. Brandt was received in the mail yesterday, and I am already 1/4 through it. As usual, I will reread several times (long-term memory is created by repetition).
Also on the way is Steel Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist by John D. Verhoeven.
My time for reading is pretty much limited to my days off from work right before I retire for the evening (when daughter is in bed), about 15-30 minutes, but that also seems to be when I can relax and absorb the most.
But the way I see it, this is the next best thing to formal education, for which I have neither time nor money to do.
Thanks a lot, guys.
If anyone has any more suggestions on titles relating to this stuff, send 'em my way.
Rob