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11-09-2018, 10:06 PM | #1 | |||
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Nov 10th, 2018 : Stainless Snail
Government mandated public art paid for by private developers, to drive Henry Q crazy.
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No doubt the pieces were cut and assembled with high precision, but the finish is certainly not. Probably a case where we should shoot the messenger. Quote:
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11-10-2018, 06:18 AM | #2 |
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Liz Lemon, huh?
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11-10-2018, 06:41 AM | #3 |
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I think the term high precision finish means that the finishing processes are designed to keep the parts within; or, bring them into specified tolerances rather than having to do so much with appearance. Perhaps they used precise tolerances like those found in some turbine parts.
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11-10-2018, 08:49 AM | #5 |
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Evidently the reporter thought that too, but that's not what it means in the metal machining/fabrication world.
The writer is confusing the terms fit and finish, though often used together they are two different qualities.
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11-10-2018, 09:12 AM | #6 |
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If the thickness of each assembled sheet is finished to maintain uniformity within a specified tolerance across the entire sheet, that's a high precision finish whether or not those entire broad surfaces are fitted against anything else. I got the impression it was a hidden homage that had to be articulated. Let me know what the messenger says after you ask about it.
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11-10-2018, 09:28 AM | #7 |
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I love it.
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The thickness chosen for each section is based on how much strength it needs hold it's shape and bear the stress it will be subjected to. Obviously the smallest curl doesn't have to be strong as the largest curl so much lighter material. Stainless sheets are all pretty good finish, but sometimes it's practical to buy it polished/brushed rather than doing it yourself, but in this case no. Ordering a better finish would be defeated by the handling during fabrication.
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Today's (11/10) Earth Science Picture of the Day:
https://epod.usra.edu/blog/2018/11/e...n-spirals.html That's precision. |
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I checked the websites of the *SS manufacturer and the CAD designer/fabricator. Neither says anything about a high precision finish, in relation to anything on this project, leading me to believe that the writer simply embellished the article. Perhaps instead of high precision finish the writer meant to say bespoke finish as used by another SS fabricator:
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11-10-2018, 12:34 PM | #11 |
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11-10-2018, 05:13 PM | #12 |
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...and the fact that it looks good both night and day.
They're waaaaay into public art in this city, and let me tell you they're spending megabucks on absolute crap IMO. look at this $100K shit!
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Most people probably wouldn't pick up on it, only those of us that know how it works. Say you're building refrigerators with a brushed or polished SS door panel. Usually it would be smart to order those panels ready to use, rather than create the finish you want inhouse.
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