Calipers, used by machinist for measuring thickness, helped Rollo G Miller, 5 North Water Street, Gloversville, NY, earn $5,000, highest suggestion award ever made by the General Electric Company. Miller, Known as "doc" to his associates, suggested a method for obtaining even greater accuracy in the milling of a thrust bearing which supports the weight of all rotating parts in a hydraulic turbine-driven generator. Miller is employed in the Large Motor and Generator Department if GE in Schenectady

General Electric Company1952-11-08

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Title: Calipers, used by machinist for measuring thickness, helped Rollo G Miller, 5 North Water Street, Gloversville, NY, earn $5,000, highest suggestion award ever made by the General Electric Company. Miller, Known as "doc" to his associates, suggested a method for obtaining even greater accuracy in the milling of a thrust bearing which supports the weight of all rotating parts in a hydraulic turbine-driven generator. Miller is employed in the Large Motor and Generator Department if GE in Schenectady
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1952-11-08
Location: Schenectady - Schenectady County - New York; Gloversville - Fulton County - New York
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Employees; Awards; Machinery; General Electric Company;
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
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