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Optical jig borers at work

Switzerland, 1950
film

A documentary on precision milling and boring machines. Opens by telling us the story of how a group of people created the “Societe Genevoise D’In..

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Automation of S.I.P. machines

Switzerland, 1970
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[Operation of production-line machinery]

Unknown
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Symphonie mechanique

France, 1956
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The Millers that use their heads

United States, 1950
Similarity: 68%

Focus on precision

United Kingdom, 1953
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The Magic machines & other tricks

United States, 1969
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The Machine maker

United States, 1939
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Men at work

Canada, 1953
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Machine brass forging on index turret machine

Germany, 1950
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Precisely yours

Unknown, 1947
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Let's see

United Kingdom, 1945
Similarity: 67%

Mechanisation in small foundries

United States, 1950
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Behind the scene

United Kingdom, 1968
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Planing machines

United Kingdom, 1951
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Shop procedures

United States, 1947
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Circular saws

United Kingdom, 1951
Similarity: 66%

Ballet mecanique (TEFC)

France, 1924
Similarity: 66%
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