Stages in the manufacture of crankshaft

Stages in the manufacture of a motor car crankshaft

Billet prior to drop forging

Billet prior to drop forging

Billet after 1st Forging operation

Billet after 1st Forging operation

Crankshaft forging after 2nd operation

Crankshaft forging after 2nd operation

Unclipped crankshaft after 3rd operation

Unclipped crankshaft after 3rd operation

Stages in the manufacturers of a motor car crankshaft: Crankshaft forging after clipping

Crankshaft forging after clipping

Stages in the manufacturers of a motor car crankshaft: Plate of metal with crankshaft shape cut out

Crankshaft cut-out

Details

Category:
Metallurgy
Object Number:
1959-85
type:
display
credit:
English Steel Corporation

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