How It's Made

Season 25 Episode 13: Traffic Signal Poles, Coffee Filters, Chainsaw Mining Machines

Metal tubes and structural sections are formed, welded, protected against corrosion and prepared to support traffic signals. Porous paper is formed, cut, pleated or crimped into disposable coffee filters, while heavy steel frames, drive systems and chains fitted with cutting teeth are assembled into machines that cut through rock and mineral deposits.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

32

Episodes:

416

Cast:

Lynne Adams

Quality:

HD

Duration:

21 min

First Air:

2001

Rating:

7.7