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*Throughput of 2000 lb of metal per work day | |||
*1-2 operators are required | |||
*Economic value generated: at least $1000 per day | |||
*2000 square foot floor space, including wire and rod milling | |||
[[Category:Design Rationale]] | [[Category:Design Rationale]] |
Latest revision as of 03:25, 18 April 2011
- Start with cast billets
- Billets reheated via induction
- Rollers roll out sheet from billet
- Edges are formed by secondary rollers
- Outcome: ability to make flat metal from scrap
- Throughput of 2000 lb of metal per work day
- 1-2 operators are required
- Economic value generated: at least $1000 per day
- 2000 square foot floor space, including wire and rod milling