ASM Handbook Volume 2A : Aluminum Science and Technology

ASM Handbook, Volume 2A is intended for users of aluminum alloys seeking information on the processes, capabilities, and variables in producing and fabricating aluminum products. Beginning with the classification and underlying physical metallurgy of aluminum alloys, this new handbook is a significant update and expansion of coverage on the technologies of aluminum casting, metalworking, composite processing, heat treating, surface treatment and joining. Updates address ongoing advances in high-integrity die castings, expanded coverage on surface treatment technologies, and contributions from experts in a wide variety of technological areas. New articles address aluminum recycling, melt processing, solidification and castability of aluminum alloys, extrusion, forging design, aluminum foams, semisolid casting, powder and additive technologies, quenching, laser machining, anodizing, organic coating, conversion coating, and laser welding. Significant updates are included on brazing, extrusion, anodizing, welding, and shape casting.

Volume 2A provides a detailed and broad-based reference that gives readers insights and solutions on the factors that influence process selection, product quality, performance, and serviceability of aluminum products. Volume 2A is a great resource!

Foreword
Preface
List of Contributors and Reviewers
Policy on Units of Measure

Part I : Introduction
Chapter 1 : Aluminum Alloy Nomenclature and Temper Designations
Chapter 2 : Properties of Pure Aluminum
Chapter 3 : Physical Metallurgy of Aluminum Alloys

Part II : Aluminum Production and Recycling
Chapter 4 : Production of Primary Aluminum by Electrolysis
Chapter 5 : Recycling of Aluminum
Chapter 6 : Aluminum Alloy Ingot Casting and Continuous Processes

Part III : Melting and Shape Casting
Chapter 7 : Aluminum Casting Alloys and Casting Processes
Chapter 8 : Melting and Melt Treatment of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 9 : Solidification and Castability of Foundry Alloys
Chapter 10 : Die Casting
Chapter 11 : Sand Casting of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 12 : Permanent Mold Casting of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 13 : Lost Foam Casting
Chapter 14 : Investment Casting of Aluminum Alloys

Part IV : Metalworking
Chapter 15 : Wrought Aluminum Processes and Products
Chapter 16 : Work Hardening and Annealing of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 17 : Extrusion and Drawing of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 18 : Cold Extrusion of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 19 : Forging of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 20 : Forming of Aluminum Alloys

Part V : Process Technologies for Powder, Composite, Foam, and Semisolid Product Forms
Chapter 21 : Aluminum Powder Metallurgy Materials and Processes
Chapter 22 : Processing of Aluminum Metal-Matrix Composites
Chapter 23 : Aluminum Foams-Processing, Properties, and Applications
Chapter 24 : Semisolid Metal Casting

Part VI : Heat Treatment
Chapter 25 : Metallurgy of Heat Treatable Aluminum Alloy
Chapter 26 : Quenching of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 27 : Heat Treatment Practice of Wrought Age-Hardenable Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 28 : Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Castings

Part VII : Machining and Mechanical Finishing
Chapter 29 : Machining of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 30 : Laser Beam Machining of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 31 : Mechanical Finishing of Aluminum

Part VIII : Cleaning and Surface Treatment of Aluminum and Its Alloys
Chapter 32 : Metallurgy Basics for Aluminum Surface Treatment
Chapter 33 : Cleaning, Pretreatment, and Maintenance of Surfaces
Chapter 34 : Chemical and Electrolytic Brightening
Chapter 35 : Etching of Aluminum and Its Alloys
Chapter 36 : Anodizing
Chapter 37 : Sealing of the Anodized Aluminum Coating
Chapter 38 : Coloring Anodized Aluminum
Chapter 39 : Chemical Conversion Coatings
Chapter 40 : Painting and Organic Coating of Aluminum
Chapter 41 : Plating of Aluminum
Chapter 42 : Porcelain Enameling of Aluminum Alloys

Part IX : Joining of Aluminum and Its Alloys
Chapter 43 : Weldability of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 44 : Arc Welding of Alumium Alloys
Chapter 45 : Resistance Welding of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 46 : Laser Welding of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 47 : Laser Stir Welding
Chapter 48 : Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 49 : Brazing of Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 50 : Adhesive Bonding
Chapter 51 : Mechanical Joining of Aluminum

Part X : Reference Information
Summary of Aluminum Temper Designations
Alloy Index
Subject Index