Isbn: 9781330520628 - the evolution of automatic machinery (classic reprint): as applied to the manufacture of watches at waltham, mass: as applied to the manufacture of watches at waltham, mass (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This insightful text chronicles the evolution of automatic machinery used in the production of pocket watches at the Waltham factory in Massachusetts, starting in the mid-1800s. Innovations in manufacturing technology, from specially designed lathes to self-feeding pinion cutters, revolutionized the industry, and the book offers a glimpse into the origins of these groundbreaking inventions. The author, a watch factory employee, provides an insider's perspective on the gradual replacement of skilled labor with automated processes, which enabled manufacturers to produce watches with greater precision and efficiency. Through detailed descriptions of the machinery and its development, the book sheds light on the transformation of watchmaking in the United States, highlighting the ingenuity and technical advancements that shaped the industry's trajectory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…