. Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering. 524 PRINTING-PRESS. simplicity in the mechanical arrangements, and the utmost perfection of workmanship. The noise andannoyance occasioned by the concussion of the bed against the springs, •which are placed at each end 01the machine to overcome the momentum of the bed, has been removed by means of adjustable india-rubber buffers placed at the points of contact, -which in no way interfere with the lively and certainaction of the spiral springs. Patent machine card-press.—Fig. 3116. For printing cards and small circula
. Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering. 524 PRINTING-PRESS. simplicity in the mechanical arrangements, and the utmost perfection of workmanship. The noise andannoyance occasioned by the concussion of the bed against the springs, •which are placed at each end 01the machine to overcome the momentum of the bed, has been removed by means of adjustable india-rubber buffers placed at the points of contact, -which in no way interfere with the lively and certainaction of the spiral springs. Patent machine card-press.—Fig. 3116. For printing cards and small circulars, this machine is notsurpassed. It is worked by either a crank or treadle, and will print from 1,000 to 1,500 cards per hourand may be used also for printing note-paper and small circulars. Its feeding apparatus for cards isself-acting. Size of chase inside 6^ by 5 inches. Improved lithographicpress.—Fig. 3117. This is believed to be the best press in use for lithographicprinting. The side-rods and top beam are made of wrought-iron; the bed and stone are raised to theEcraper by a lever and steel cam, working on a steel friction-roller; the impression is regulated by a
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