Benjamin Chew Tilghman (1821–1901) was an American soldier and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the process of sandblasting.
Read more about Benjamin Chew Tilghman: Early Life, Civil War Career, Invention of The Sandblasting Process, Commercial Ventures, Other Inventions, Known Patents
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