Production. Milling machines and machine castings. Pouring a large mold is a fiery sight. To the left, flames are shooting from an escape hole -- caused by gas generated by the contact of iron with the relatively cool sand, graphite, linseed oil and other ingredients involved in the mold structure. The man at the left is wielding a skimmer to hold back any impurities floating on the surface of the ladle iron
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Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
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Date
01/01/1942
Contributors
Palmer, Alfred T., photographer
United States. Office for Emergency Management.
Location
Mid Calder, 55.89261, -3.48002
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain