International Register Information
Location
1716 West Pershing Road
Chicago, Illinois
International Register was involved in the development of uranium machining techniques for the Metallurgical Lab and the Manhattan Project. Records indicate that a test of centerless grinding equipment took place at International Register in February 1943. Uranium rods (1″ in diameter and 6″ long) were ground with the accuracy of about .001″ for the Met Lab.
Alternative Names
- Intermatic Incorporated
Type of Facility
- Atomic Weapons Employer
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1943
Did work for:
- Metallurgical Laboratory
DOE
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