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Shovel Base
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Shovel base in the Falk foundry. This particular unit was purchased and used by Bucyrus Erie. Original Falk caption reads, "First job on VBM. Large weldment furnished by customer." Male employee in photograph.
September 12, 1985
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W012GRV
WHi 50854
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Stick Welding
May 8, 1970
Man welding a 0200R Mixco. Falk caption reads, "Shows stick welding of housing wrapper inside."
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...
Castings
May 23, 1983
Eugene Glover, a Falk employee, attends to several castings. Falk caption reads, "To be used in the new (1985) Foundry Capabilities Brochure."
Welding a Split Ring Gear
July 9, 1970
Male employee, John Beck, arc welding a mud guard to a split ring gear.
Man Welding
December 7, 1955
A worker welds together sections of a press slide that was later purchased by Federal Engineering and used by the automotive industry.
