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This book guides the scientists and researchers working on heat and cryogenic treatment of steels in order to achieve the greatest benefits in the tribological and mechanical properties in steel components. Most importantly, this book leaves the students understanding the research methodology and approach for the experimentation. Optimization of heat and deep cryogenic treatment processing parameters are also discussed to save time,energy and cost.This book will be very much useful for the budding researchers.

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Dr. D.Senthilkumar, was born to Mr. T. Durairaj, and Mrs. D.Vijaya on 5th July 1976 in Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu, India. He has 13 years of teaching experience. He has published 6 research papers in International Journals,3 papers in International Conference proceedings and one paper in an International Magazine.

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