Anaconda Copper Mining Pneumatic Drill Bit Production 1942

Experience the industrial heritage of Butte, Montana with this vintage image from 1942. It depicts the Anaconda Copper Mining Company where workers engaged in the production of bits for pneumatic drilling machines. A heated rod was inserted into a machine that punched and formed the bit through drop forging, showcasing early manufacturing techniques.

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