Shrapnel shell manufacture : $b A comprehensive treatise on the forging, machining, and heat-treatment of shells, and the manufacture of cartridge cases and fuses for shrapnel used in field and mountain artillery, giving complete direction for tool equipment and methods of setting up machines, together with government specifications for this class of munitions

The book offers a detailed look at the manufacturing processes behind shrapnel shells, a critical munitions component during the Great War. It walks readers through every stage—from the initial forging of hollow bodies in hydraulic presses to the precise machining and heat‑treatment required for reliable performance. Along the way, it explains the engineering challenges that kept factories operating around the clock to meet wartime demand. Its clear explanations make the complex metal‑working techniques accessible to both seasoned engineers and curious newcomers.

Organized into thirteen sections, the text covers forging methods, machine‑tool design, fuse fabrication, and cartridge‑case production, each illustrated with line‑engraved drawings and excerpts from official specifications of Russian, British, and American ordnance. The authors also collected and expanded previously published articles, providing a single, authoritative reference for the entire shrapnel‑manufacturing chain. Whether you are restoring historic equipment or studying early 20th‑century industrial engineering, the volume serves as a practical guide to the craft.