Tapping blast furnace and casting iron into pigs. Engraving, c1895

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Tapping blast furnace and casting iron into pigs. Engraving, c1895

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Media ID 9768065

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Blast C1895 Casting Furnace Industry Iron Metals Pigs Tapping

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the industrial era of the late 19th century. The engraving, dating back to approximately 1895, depicts a crucial process in the iron industry - tapping blast furnace and casting iron into pigs. The image showcases a scene filled with raw power and precision. In the foreground, we witness skilled workers diligently operating machinery around a massive blast furnace. With intense focus etched on their faces, they expertly manipulate levers and valves to control the flow of molten iron. As sparks fly and smoke billows from the furnace, our attention is drawn towards an awe-inspiring sight in the background. A stream of liquid metal cascades down a channel into molds shaped like small piglets – hence their name "pigs". This method of casting was commonly used during that time to create manageable ingots for further processing. The image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and industrial progress during this period. It encapsulates both the physical labor involved in extracting metals from ore through smelting processes and highlights how these materials were transformed into usable forms for various industries. Through this remarkable engraving, UIG allows us to glimpse into history's forge where men harnessed fire and technology to shape modern civilization's foundations with strength derived from molten iron.

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