Maryak
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Hi All,
Kermit's thread "A New Shop Being Born" led me to this observation.
Since my youth through to today, there appears to have been a change in the philosophy of the manufacture of almost everything.
To try and explain what I mean:
Previously raw materials were produced and then the finished article was obtained by removing the surplus from the original. The waste from this process was then thrown away or sold off as scrap. Much like we make our models.
The advent of new materials and technologies now permits the formation of many articles by building up from the raw material to the finished product without the creation of waste material.
The up side is a more affordable item produced at far less cost.
The downside seems to be that when the item fails and is disposed of, the ensuing waste is more toxic and has a very long half life before returning to an acceptable safe state. Not to mention all the jobs no longer required in its manufacture.
From Franks 30 ft whatevers to Kermits bench top demonstrates how deep these new materials and technologies have influenced the way things are done.
Best Regards
Bob
Kermit's thread "A New Shop Being Born" led me to this observation.
Since my youth through to today, there appears to have been a change in the philosophy of the manufacture of almost everything.
To try and explain what I mean:
Previously raw materials were produced and then the finished article was obtained by removing the surplus from the original. The waste from this process was then thrown away or sold off as scrap. Much like we make our models.
The advent of new materials and technologies now permits the formation of many articles by building up from the raw material to the finished product without the creation of waste material.
The up side is a more affordable item produced at far less cost.
The downside seems to be that when the item fails and is disposed of, the ensuing waste is more toxic and has a very long half life before returning to an acceptable safe state. Not to mention all the jobs no longer required in its manufacture.
From Franks 30 ft whatevers to Kermits bench top demonstrates how deep these new materials and technologies have influenced the way things are done.
Best Regards
Bob