Machinist - On the assembly line 1941
by Mike Savad
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Machinist - On the assembly line 1941
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Hand Colored Photo
Description
Hand colored photo from 1941
Original title: Machine crankcase assembly. Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Machine Corporation.
Photographer: John Collier
Address: 400 Main St, East Hartford, CT
The worker is using a drill press with four spindles to drill a series of holes for an aircraft assembly. This process demands precision and steady hands to ensure each hole is accurately placed, reflecting the critical nature of precision in aviation manufacturing. A drill such as this saves a lot of time on a production line, the worker probably places the item on a jig that allows holes to be in certain places, each spindle has a different sized bit. He just has to align the part and drill down.
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July 30th, 2024
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