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NATCO drill utilizing air bearing pads
NATCO drill set-up in use in Building 210. Utilizing air bearing pads on base of jig, the jig is easily manipulated manually from loading station to drilling station and 180 degree indexed when suspended on “magic air carpets”. -
XM6 firing Platform-Extended
XM6 firing Platform-Extended illustrated with artillery in position. -
Computers located on Rock Island Arsenal.
Computers located on Rock Island Arsenal. -
XM109 Truck Shop Van
XM109 Truck Shop Van, 2 ½ ton, 6 x 6, right front view with windows open -
Gun Mount and Recoil Production
Interior view of the production area of Shop R or Building 210. Building 210 was constructed as a Recuperator Plant in 1921. Since then gun mount and gun recoil mechanism production has been a hallmark and production mainstay of Rock Island Arsenal. -
Artillery Crew Takes a Break
M109A1 artillery firing crew during a break from CLGP Time & Motion Studies held at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. -
Simulation and Experimental Firing Center
Interior view of a control panel in use in Building 25 in the Keith L. Ware Simulation and Experimental Firing Center. Officially opened on December 1, 1970, this center contained a simulation laboratory that can simulate any weather condition and an experimental firing facility. -
Drop Forge Operations
Drop Forge Operations included using the 5000-pound Drop Hammer to manufacture a part for the 105mm M2A2 howitzer. -
Oil Quenching on M85 Machine Gun
Oil quenching, one of the steps in producing the bolt for the M85 machine gun -
Electromechanical Machining
An electromechanical machining operation is seen in Shop R or Building 210. Building 210 was constructed as a Recuperator Plant in 1921. Since then gun mount and gun recoil mechanism production has been a hallmark and production mainstay of Rock Island Arsenal. -
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Magnetic Particle Inspection Equipment (wet and dry) in use in Building 220. -
Industrial Hygenist at work
Industrial hygienist Bob Platt measures the decibel level of this Forge Shop machine with a sound level meter as part of the annual RIA hearing conservation program. -
