This Handbook provides a detailed overview of the entire thermoprocessing sector, structured on practical criteria, and is of particular assistance to manufacturers and users of thermoprocessing equipment.The book’s main intention is the presentation of practical thermal processing for the improvement of materials and parts in industrial application. The second volume examines the different plants, their components and safety aspects. Content: Melting – Heating – Heat treatment – Surface treatment – Cutting and joining – Fuel heating – Electrical heating – Plant safety – Explosion safety – Standards and legislation.