The collection of engineering technology is divided into two
basic parts oriented on manual working and machining. Main
part of the collection is the gradually completed group of
machine-tools that through its composition documents all
basic types of machining. The largest part is represented by
lathes. In addition to lathes, the collection contains
milling cutters, grinding machines, planers, horizontal and
vertical shaping machines, various types of drilling
machines, machine-tools for gears and some special machines,
e.g. the machine for cutting files. In addition to real
machines, the collection contains also a group of
demonstrating models of machine-tools. These exhibits are
completed with a collection of cutting tools, various
special jigs and other aids. The collection of manual
technology contains hand tools and implements, such as
drills, various types of files, scrapers, special tools,
etc.
Chronologically, the main part of exhibits of the
collection falls into the period 1890-1930 that are
completed by products made in the following half-century.
The topic of the collection is somewhat associated with the
fund of measurement in engineering which contains i.a.
workshop gauges and testing fixtures. The collection of
engineering technology contains about 300 objects.
Interesting exhibits are, for instance, the group of hand
tools from the collection of V. Naprstek or the collection of
machine-tools with preserved transmission system that was
created by taking over the preserved metal-processing
workshop from the early 19th century.
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