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W012GK3
WHi 49932
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Heat Treating Shop
September 4, 1956
A view looking west of several workers in the Heat Treating Department of the Falk Corporation.
Inspecting Machinery
March 1, 1971
Male employee, B. Schinto, inspecting according to original Falk caption, "a YQA element for use in bulletin 171-110."
Cutting Equipment
1985
Alex Ostrowski, a Falk employee, demonstrates how the Risser-cut-off equipment is used. Original Falk caption reads, "Taken to illustrate foundry Risser-cut-off equipment for use in 1985 Falk Found...
Bevel Gear Manufacturing
March 13, 1972
Original Falk caption reads, "Largest bevel gears manufactured by Falk to date. This photograph was taken in the Heat Treat Department." Male employees in photograph are Wayne R. Ziolkourk and Lero...
Large Bull Gear
May 1968
Bull gear for a large shaft mounted BOF drive. Falk caption reads, "Finish cutting on Schiess hobber in Shop 4. Male employee in photograph is Erv Schneider.
YQA Balancing
March 26, 1971
Original Falk caption reads, "Dynamic balancing of a YQA element for use in YQA bulletin 171-110." Male employee in photograph is Edward Rhys.
