ASM INTERNATIONAL .Publication Information and Contributors Metals Handbook Desk Edition, Second Edition was published in 1998. It was prepared under the direction of the ASM International Handbook Committee. The Desk Edition was edited by Joseph R. Davis. Editorial Advisory Board • • • • • • • • • • • • Peter J. Blau, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Rodney R. Boyer, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group Kenneth H. Eckelmeyer, Sandia National Laboratories Dennis D. Huffman, The Timken Company Lawrence J. Korb, Rockwell International David V. Neff, Metaullics Systems Company LP David LeRoy Olson, Colorado School of Mines Dennis B. O'Neil, Caterpillar Inc. Thomas S. Piwonka, University.