Diamond Dies

Synopsis
The making of diamond dies for drawing tungsten filaments. High quality industrial diamonds are used. The outer surfaces are cut and the hole is bored in three stages. The die is enclosed in brass which is machined true. The die hole is polished and calibrated.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 10 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1950
Availability
Hire
Notes
Archival interest.
Uses
Final courses. Postgraduates.*
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
diamonds; dies; manufacturing technology

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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