Frame Job
A historical look at how skilled welders repaired critical industrial equipment, extending machinery life and reducing replacement costs.
November 1939
Welders at Florence Stove Co. in Kankakee, Illinois, repair a broken cast iron press frame. The frame was damaged when the hammer came down while the die was improperly aligned. The repairs took 68 hours and required 100 pounds of electrode, but they ultimately saved the company from having to spend $25,000 (more than $440,000 in 2018 dollars) on a new press.
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