Lathe by J. Whitworth & Co, c. 1870
- Made:
- 1870 in Manchester
- maker:
- Joseph Whitworth and Company
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Lathe, made by J. Whitworth & Co., Manchester, c.1870.
Joseph Whitworth and Company operated from 1833 to 1874, when it became a limited company. Joseph Whitworth was an engineer who pioneered increased precision in machine tool manufacturing, allowing for standardisation of parts.
Details
- Category:
- Hand and Machine Tools
- Object Number:
- Y1966.12
- Materials:
- iron and steel (metal)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1400 mm x 820 mm x 3900 mm,
- type:
- lathe
- credit:
- Gift of University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering
