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The most expensive, non-value-added process in a shop is probably piece-part inspection. Inspecting good parts--parts that meet all print specifications--is a waste of time, money, and manpower. When the machine tool is correct, the parts coming off the machine should also be correct, barring material imperfections, machine crash, or catastrophic failures of tooling or fixtures.

Another drain on resources is the constant, manual intervention required when calculating and applying frequent p

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