I spent a fascinating morning at Sheffield Forgemasters for The Sunday Times last week. They make massive components for nuclear reactors, the castings that tether oil platforms to the sea bed and much more. Unfortunately there was lots of sensitive stuff I couldn’t photograph. I had to keep an eye on my gear as cameras have been known to melt here. The full story and digital slideshow are in today’s edition.
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A 10000 tonne forging press forges a 1300°c ingot.
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A burner cuts up scrap steel in the Foundry.
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Fettlers work on a large casting in the Foundry.
Chief Executive of Sheffield Forgemasters, Dr Graham Honeyman in the 1/4 mile long South Machine Shop in front of a back up roll being made for a steel mill.
A worker in the Heavy Forge watches the forging of a 1300°c ingot.
