Wilson Mechanical Instrument Co. - History

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Wilson Mechanical Instrument Co.
New York, NY, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Nov 9 2024 5:12PM by Jeff_Joslin
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As Wilson-Maeulen Co. and later Wilson Mechanical Instrument Co., the company was the original manufacturer of the Rockwell hardness tester. They are now owned by Instron Corp.

Information Sources

Wikipedia article which mentions Wilson Mechanical Instrument Co. Rockwell scale
Pdf copy of PowerPoint presentation The History of Mechanical Testing

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