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Foundry Casting
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View of a large casting made in the foundry. A male employee, Arthur Beoman, stands next to the casting as it is being lifted. This unit was purchased by Clyde Iron Works. Original Falk caption reads, "32,000 pound large cast steel hook for lifting rig. See Engineering File for exact specifications."
December 1972
Publication Information
| Date Created | December 1972 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Falk Corporation photographs, 1954-1994 |
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| Call Number | PH 6524, EG 46430 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126548102121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06524 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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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."
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...
Hobbing Machine
July 3, 1972
Original Falk caption reads, "Record photos of Hobbing Machine number 252 in Shop 3."
Kiln Pinion
October 25, 1972
Kiln pinion that was purchased by F.L. Smidth. Original Falk caption reads, "Grinding wheel touched shaft."
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...
Shovel Base
September 12, 1985
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...
