OXYGEN, THE WONDER WORKER Part 1

Description

On the principles and uses of the oxyacetylene torch. Reel 1 shows and explains how oxyacetylene torches weld and cut metals. Reel 2 shows how liquid oxygen is obtained and how acetylene and calcium carbide are manufactured. Reel 3, various machines (pyrograph, camograph, and oxygraphs) are used for particular cutting jobs with the oxyacetylene torch. Reel 4, an oxyacetylene torch is used to cut and weld barrels, ships, guns, etc. Shows Admiral Charles P. Plunkett.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Bureau of Mines

Series

Public Information Films and Video Recordings