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Unread 08-01-2004, 21:13
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Re: pic: Rocket City Robotics (34) Rapid Prototyping System

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Originally Posted by MichalSkiba
If only we had that kind of money.
We didn't develop this in a single year's time. Team 34 has been in business for 8 years now. If you start a "RP system" of common parts now and build on it from year to year, It actually saves you money but more importantly, time, down the road.

Other Points:
- We only manufacture the actual parts we used along with any specialty items.
- We know that many of these parts will be required before we know the game so manufacturing can begin on day one. (pillow blocks, bearing holders, corner brackets, etc)
- We can maintain an inventory of usefull "off the shelf" parts (bearings, fasteners, pulleys, gears) which minimizes lead time.


It works for us ....................
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