So much of our business is driven by speed. Because of globalization, we have observed an intense pressure to reduce downtime and thus, increase overall productivity.
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We couldn't fit the ball screw and nut into our existing design with a fast enough pitch to suit the higher speeds. It would hit its limits and not allow us to reach the high linear speeds we needed. We could have found a ball screw with a fast lead, but it would not have fit into the current assembly, forcing us to redesign the entire slide system for a bigger, heavier screw.
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Carnival has nothing at stake here and therefore has no downside, ... We, on the other hand, have a valuable transaction that could be put at risk.
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