FORD ENGINE-CYLINDER PRODUCTION Production department, Ford Motor Company, Detroit

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

HAGLUND, P E., author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1922

Summary:

The authors state the principles governing intensive quantity-production and describe the sources and methods of handling the basic materials that compose the Ford engine-cylinder. The fundamental plan of the River Rouge plant is outlined, illustrations being used to supplement the text that explains the reasons governing the location of the various units of the plant. Details are given of the use made of conveyors with the idea of keeping everything moving.The relation of the blast furnace and coke ovens to the engine cylinder are commented upon, the powerhouse and foundry are described, and the production of the cylinder is set forth step by step

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Publisher Number:

220059

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license