OXYGEN SOLVES. PRODUCTION PROBLEM D URING the war the motor industry
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was faced with the problem of massproducing bullet-proof cars. The manufacture of vehicles in all their detailed parts was simple enough, but mass-production in bulletproof plate was a new requirement. Light plate was used and heavy guillotines would quickly deal with straight edges, but odd shapes could not be pressed or stamped in this tough material.
Batteries of oxy-acetylene cutting machines were installed in several large works for this shape-cutting, and soon the factories were producing bulletproof bodies at full speed. Many thousands were built, the plates, after cutting, being welded into a complete body.
This is one of many facts revealed in a new book, 'Oxygen in War and Peace," published by the British Oxygen Co.,. Ltd., telling the story of the part played by oxygen, and appliances using oxygen, on the battlefield and in industry during the past few years. This publication, which is clearly printed and well bound, should find a place on the bookshelves of many industrialists.