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For a program started in the 50s, it's impressive that "Six of the ten presses are still operational today."!
by Yenrabbit 2y ago
For a program started in the 50s, it's impressive that "Six of the ten presses are still operational today."!
- barryp 2y agoI got curious as what happened to the other 4. Wikipedia lists them as extrusion presses being scrapped in the 90's and 2021 in Maryland and Torrence CA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Press_Program https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Press_Program I wonder if they wore out?, something better came along?, or just no demand?
- SoftTalker 2y agoThey've been maintained, wear parts such as bearings and seals can be replaced. You can keep well-made machinery running almost indefinitely if you take care of it.