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Another factor in W7-X being possible today and not a few decades ago, from my understanding, is the proliferation of and improvements in precision of CNC tools
by i_am_proteus 8y ago
Another factor in W7-X being possible today and not a few decades ago, from my understanding, is the proliferation of and improvements in precision of CNC tools. All the design computations in the world go to waste if it can't be built to spec. Which it can be, today, at a reasonable cost.
- jacquesm 8y ago1980's CNC tools did the job just fine. Most improvements since then have been in materials science. Five axis milling machines have been around since the 80's.