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Machine Design Principle 1 – Right Sized

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By Roger Wolfe

When you hear right sized you are probably thinking of the overall dimensions of the machine. That is one element of Right Sized, but there is another very crucial element – run speed of the machine. Speed When considering a machine design, understanding takt rate is extremely important. A machine that needs to complete a […]

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By Laurie Stoveken

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