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JAMES NASMYTH. James Nasmyth's steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. Artist: James Nasmyth

James Nasmyth's steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. The steam hammer was invented by the Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890). It took the human effort out of the process of forging wrought iron and steel to form engine and machine parts, as well as substantially reducing production costs.

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JAMES NASMYTH

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James Nasmyth's steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. Artist: James Nasmyth

Caption:

James Nasmyth's steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. The steam hammer was invented by the Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890). It took the human effort out of the process of forging wrought iron and steel to form engine and machine parts, as well as substantially reducing production costs.

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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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3628 x 2884 px | 29.9 MB

Print size:

30.7 x 24.4 cm | 12.1 x 9.6 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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