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Manufacture

Fig. 22-15 Advanced integrated manufacturing system (A.I.M.S.).
without further operator intervention. In the chip integrity is achieved by use of ultrasonic, radiologi-
machining (i.e., turning, boring, milling etc.) and cal, magnetic particle and penetrant inspection
metal forming processes C.N.C. machine tools techniques, as well as electrolytic and acid etching to
enable consistency of manufacture which can be sta- ensure all material properties are maintained to both
tistically inspected i.e., one in ten. Component laboratory and quality acceptance standards.

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