Details of "Guerin process," as used by American Douglas Aircraft Co, which, by means of 6-sided hydraulic press, is said to have exceeded any previous aircraft production records; two presses are now employed in plant; of 2500 tons capacity, presses each weigh 375,000 lb, stand 25 ft high and occupy floor space of about 32 ft diam; "Guerin" process employs rubber pad, which under pressure becomes hard and serves in upper platen as universal female die.
Pressing aircraft parts
Mech World
Mechanical World ; 111 , n 2892
1942
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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