The Silver Streak E-mail ListArchive Files[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [SilverStreak] Hinge order placed
The new stainless steel hinge project is off and running. Last count was 22 sets. I ordered extra's for those who may not know about the project, such as new members who may find us. I am excited about the prospect of new hinges being produced by a genuine hinge maker. The next step is the 4 to 5 week production process. They program CNC machines, laser cut the stock, fold the loops, die break-bend the 90 degree angles, and CNC iron-worker punch the holes. The last step is press-fit the hinge pin. They will set all this up and produce one hinge to completion. All aspects are carefully measured to Ralph's new hinge sample. If the hinge passes test, production run commences. Yea! So that's it. Let's all keep our fingers crossed this hinge which is actually very complicated, can be produced. At this point the hinge has become a challenging "pet project" for the company due to it's simple, but complex nature. I guess it's hard if your a hinge company to tell a customer, "we can't do it". I told them, "Go for it!". I thank all the members with no interest in this and who by now are sick of reading "Hinge" in the subject line, for their undying patience. -Eddie- Houston, TX
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