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Posted by R. John Johnson on January 03, 2007 at 17:45:17 from (205.200.43.43):
In Reply to: Factory Prototype Questions .... posted by Way Up Here on January 03, 2007 at 15:01:49:
Back in the old days design calculations were done with slide rules and layouts done on drafting boards to see how things would fit together. If the prototype was being built to test a concept, it may have corners cut to build it. If the prototype was being built with the intention of going into full production, then individual piece part drawings would be sent to the fabrication shop or vendors. These parts may be built on a limited basis, but with the intention that this would be the same as a full production part. One of the reasons for building prototypes is to figure out how it can be economically built in you production facility. Any problems identified can be ironed out before full production. After production intent prototypes are built, then they usually go to testing to ensure they will perform and not have any premature failures. Any company that tries to build a production intent prototype by cobbling it together will eventually wind up in a world of hurt. John
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