Largest Cold Steel Hydraulic Press in 1942 Chattanooga

In June 1942, a maintenance man operates the largest cold steel hydraulic press at Combustion Engineering Co. in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This powerful machine shapes steel plates several inches thick, illustrating the industrial capabilities crucial to World War II. The image emphasizes the significance of the boiler industry and welding practices during this period.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper using a restored version of the original. KNOWOL watermark does not appear on final print.