"Atmosphere heat treatment is a multifaceted subject; one covered by the author in two volumes. These works offer the heat-treatment industry a truly comprehensive resource on the subject of atmosphere technology. They are intended to provide the reader with practical advice, a diverse set of application examples, and a wide range of technical and engineering information to make informed decisions about how to heat treat as well as what equipment and methods are necessary to do the job. Volume I emphasizes fundamental principles, materials, metallurgy, applications and equipment. Volume II focuses on furnace atmospheres, quenching practices, testing, safety, conservation, maintenance and specification compliance. Together, they provide insights into the processes and equipment used in atmosphere heat treatment. What makes these books unique is that they are written in such a way that engineers, metallurgists, heat-treat operators, supervisors, managers, quality and production engineers, or just about anyone interested in thermal processing or manufacturing can become skilled in the art and science of atmosphere heat treatment."--Back cover.