Drop-Forging Dies and Die-Sinking
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Metallurgy, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Metal Work
| Author: | Chester L. Lucas | ISBN: | 9781473339675 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. | Publication: | August 25, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Owen Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chester L. Lucas |
| ISBN: | 9781473339675 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Publication: | August 25, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Owen Press |
| Language: | English |
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to drop-forging dies and die-sinking. With authentic photographs, helpful illustrations, and a wealth of useful information, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to novice and apprentice blacksmiths, and one that would make for a valuable addition to collections blacksmithing literature. Contents include: "Laying Out and Machining Operations", "Classes of Drop-forging Dies", "Information Required by the Die-sinker", "Preparation of the Stock", "Laying out the Dies", "The Draft Allowance", "The Allowance for Finish", "Scribing the Outline", "Hand Operations", "Special Operations in Die-Sinking", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on metalworking.
This vintage book contains a detailed guide to drop-forging dies and die-sinking. With authentic photographs, helpful illustrations, and a wealth of useful information, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to novice and apprentice blacksmiths, and one that would make for a valuable addition to collections blacksmithing literature. Contents include: "Laying Out and Machining Operations", "Classes of Drop-forging Dies", "Information Required by the Die-sinker", "Preparation of the Stock", "Laying out the Dies", "The Draft Allowance", "The Allowance for Finish", "Scribing the Outline", "Hand Operations", "Special Operations in Die-Sinking", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on metalworking.
