Machining Collection

Metalwork
MODEL RELEASED. Metalwork. Metalworker watching a CNC (computer numerical control) lathe as it machines a metal component. CNC lathes are controlled electronically

Swindon Works War Work, 22nd January 1942
Female worker machining a 25 PDR shell on 22 January 1942. Munitions work issued by Ministry of Supply

Machining workshop for engine component production
Bristol Aeroplane Company - Machining workshop for engine component production. Date: circa 1935

Mongolian leather industry
The leather machining shop in the Ulan Bator industrial complex Date: January 1972

The Keller automatic copying machine in use for machining aircraft radial engine crankcase
6004165 The Keller automatic copying machine in use for machining aircraft radial engine crankcase, from master pattern above (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Students of the Empire Test Pilots? School interested in the machining of propeller components during a visit to Rotol Ltd, Gloucester

Checking finished castings at AT Green & Sons Ltd foundry, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. To create the smooth finishes to a casting, it is machined

Machining a five foot roller on a lathe at Wombwell Foundry, South Yorkshire, 1963. This is the final process of achieving a perfectly smooth finish on the product

Machining industrial rollers at the Wombwell Foundry & Engineering Co, South Yorkshire, 1963. An engineer checks his work in the final stages of machining a five foot industrial roller

Toolholder turning a giant roller, Edgar Allens, Sheffield, 1964
Toolholder turning a giant roller, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. A steelworker turning an A 2.5 metre roller. The roller is machined to create the smooth edges

Metalworker in Workshop
A Victorian metalworker machining a part in his workshop

Grand Junction Railway
The Grand Junction Railway locomotive manufactory at Crewe : the heavy machine shop (second view) containing large machining tools to take the rough castings of train parts

Propellers for Britains Warplanes: Machining the Blades - The Edge-milling process, in which upper and lower fixed rotary cutters mill the leading

French woman in a munitions factory, making parts for arti
French lady as she sits at her bench, in a French factory, machining brass striker-pins for artillery shells. 1916

Gunnery and Ordnance Calibration C017 / 3476
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of a cannon boring machine together with a bomb caliber compass

Tetraform nanoprecision machine tool C016 / 2035
Tetraform nanoprecision machine tool. This machine, developed at the UKs National Physical Laboratory, was intended to be used to carry out machining (shaping devices and components)

External micrometer

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"Machining: The Art of Precision Metalwork" Step back in time to Swindon Works War Work on 22nd January 1942, where the air was filled with the rhythmic hum of machinery. In a machining workshop dedicated to engine component production, skilled craftsmen meticulously shaped and refined metal pieces that would power war machines. Meanwhile, across continents in the Mongolian leather industry, machinists harnessed their expertise to fashion intricate tools for crafting fine leather goods. Their precision and attention to detail were unmatched as they transformed raw materials into exquisite works of art. In Birmingham's Moss Gear Company, cutting-edge technology took center stage. The Keller automatic copying machine revolutionized aircraft radial engine crankcase machining by replicating master patterns with astonishing accuracy. This black-and-white photograph captures the marvels of this innovative process. Education played a vital role in advancing machining techniques. At the Empire Test Pilots' School, students honed their skills under expert guidance, ensuring safety and efficiency in aviation engineering. Fast forward to Rotherham's AT Green & Sons Ltd foundry in South Yorkshire during 1963; diligent workers meticulously checked finished castings before they were deemed ready for use. Quality control was paramount as every piece had to meet stringent standards. At Wombwell Foundry in South Yorkshire that same year, massive five-foot rollers underwent meticulous machining on lathes operated by highly skilled artisans. These industrial giants required precise handling and unwavering focus from start to finish. The Wombwell Foundry & Engineering Co continued its mastery over roller production throughout 1963. Machinists deftly maneuvered specialized tools while shaping industrial rollers destined for various applications across industries - a testament to their craftsmanship and dedication. Edgar Allens' Sheffield facility showcased another remarkable feat: turning giant rollers using advanced toolholders. With finesse and expertise, machinists navigated complex machinery systems while creating components that would power heavy-duty industrial operations.