America's Iron Giants - The World's Most Powerful Metalworkers
Why it was recommended
I first learned about these presses several years ago from the YouTube channel Machine Thinking which is excellent and unfortunately infrequent.
Strong recommendationrendall · Original
What it covers
Machine Thinking tells the story of the Cold War Heavy Press Program, the giant forging presses that make parts for aircraft, missiles and turbines. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.
Video details
- Channel
- Machine Thinking
- Length
- 12 min 48 sec
- Year
- 2018
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