MODERN ENGINEERING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23558, 22 July 1938, Page 7

MODERN ENGINEERING

VISIT TO J. AND A. P. SCOTTS WORKS Some 300 people on Wednesday night availed themselves of the opportunity of inspecting the works of Messrs J. and A. P. Scott, Ltd., which were thrown open to public inspection. To the majority of the visitors the machine shop v/as a revelation, as only those who have made a tour of these works have any conception of the modern and efficient machine tools which are working daily in this workshop. In this shop alone some 25 men and apprentices were engaged in the cajrying-out of all types of intricate and precision machining and fitting. and it was an education for the 40 Technical School engineering students who were among the visitors The opportunity afforded the local mechanics and car owners alike of seeing modern engine reconditioning carried out in all its various branches was one which was deeply appreciated bv mechanic and layman alike. In addition to all branches of motor reconditioning, the visitors were able to see large spur and bevel gears being machined, as well as ail types of general manufacturing and repair work in connection with a variety of industries.

After completing a tom ol the machine shop, those of the public who had availed themselves of this opportunity of inspecting a modern engineering works were conducted through the wholesale warehouse. This is a new department of the firm, and it caters for the requirements of the motor trade in all its varied branches.

Everything from a split pin to an engine block was to be seen on the shelves, and it made the visitors marvel to see the hundreds of different parts which a wholesaler has to stock in order to cater comprehensively for this type of business. From the wholesale department the visitors were taken to the electrical department, where they were able to see in operation the most up-to-date automatic electrical testing equipment Nothing is left to chance nowadays in testing the various electrical units oi; a modern car engine, and it was extremely interesting to mechanics and car owners to see actual tests being made on coils, condensers, distributor' generators, self-starters spark plugs etc.

Messrs J. and A- P. Scott, Ltd., are to be commended on giving the public this opportunity of seeing their modem plant in action.