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Forming of metals

United Kingdom, 1957
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Methods of forming metals and the qualities they impart to the finished articles. Pressing, hot and cold rolling, forging, drop forging, forging wagon wheels ..

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.