Outline of the History of Metal Cutting Machines to the Middle of the 19th Century

摘要

The book covers the development of metal cutting machinery to about 1850, starting with hand and bow drilling methods and including turning and copying lathes and machines for drilling, boring, screw cutting, milling, gear cutting, planing, and grinding. It is the first comprehensive outline of the part of the history of Russian technology. It is also an excellent source for developments in England and western Europe.