Jeremy Tremp's article on The Armory Life unveils Springfield Armory's new optics-ready 1911 AOS pistols, which incorporate the Agency Optic System (AOS) to mount modern optics directly from the factory. These pistols, including the 1911 Ronin, Operator, and Emissary models, come in 9mm and .45 ACP variants with options for 5” and 4.25” barrels. The AOS system, developed with Agency Arms, uses a plate-based mechanism allowing a variety of popular optics to be mounted, enhancing target acquisition and accuracy. Tremp appreciates features like rear iron sights integrated into plates for co-witnessing with optics, and he highlights the ease of installation and versatility the AOS system brings to the classic 1911 pistol.
Some great advancements come from modern machine controllers
Modern metal fabricating machine controllers have significantly impacted various aspects of the manufacturing process, including workflow, speed, efficiency, accuracy, and manageability. Here's how:
Workflow Improvement: Advanced controllers have software that allows for better planning and sequencing of jobs. This integration can streamline the workflow, reducing the time between design and production. Controllers with advanced user interfaces make it easier for operators to input data, understand machine status, and make quick adjustments, leading to a smoother production process. Operators have a number of options for job entry, such as from a CAD file automatically, manual iinput, or scanning from a paper job sheet.
Increased Speed: Modern controllers have greater speed thanks to improved processing power and algorithms. This allows for faster execution of complex tasks and reduces the cycle time for each part. High-speed processing also enables machines to operate at higher speeds without compromising precision—in fact in many cases, precision is increased along with speed.
Enhanced Efficiency: These controllers often include features that optimize energy use and reduce waste. For example, predictive maintenance capabilities can forecast machine failures before they occur, minimizing downtime. The controller’s software can generate a plan to use multiple stations on a part with multiple bends, for example, allowing the setup to happen in one step instead of many. Or, if a laser cutter is cutting metal plate, it plans the job so that a the laser head moves to different cut areas to allow densely-cut areas to cool before the machine cuts nearby again.
Improved Accuracy: The precision of modern metal fabricating machines has significantly increased with the advent of sophisticated controllers. These systems can precisely control the movement of the machine, leading to higher-quality products with tighter tolerances. Advanced sensors and feedback systems ensure that the machine's performance aligns closely with the programmed specifications, reducing errors.
Better Manageability: Modern controllers are often part of larger networked systems that include data collection and analysis capabilities. This allows for better monitoring and management of the production process. Operators can track machine performance, predict maintenance needs, and optimize production schedules based on real-time data. Additionally, integration with other systems (like ERP or shop planning software) allows for better overall plant management and coordination.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Contemporary controllers enable machines to be more adaptable to different types of jobs. Quick setup changes and easy reprogramming allow for shorter runs of custom or specialized parts, making the production process more flexible to meet diverse customer demands. We live in an age of many short run jobs.
Safety Enhancements: Modern controllers also contribute to safer working environments. They can include safety features that prevent operator error and protect against machine malfunctions. Better precision and control also reduce the likelihood of accidents due to machine errors.
Connectivity and Smart Features: With the advent of Industry 4.0, these controllers are increasingly connected and smart. They can be integrated into a wider industrial network, allowing for remote monitoring and control, predictive maintenance, and enhanced data analytics.
Overall, the impact of modern metal fabricating machine controllers on the manufacturing landscape is profound, leading to more efficient, accurate, and flexible production processes. This technological evolution is a key driver in the industry's ongoing efforts to optimize productivity and quality.
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I originally wanted to do GIF's this time but it took to long to get it to be high quality. So have a low quality GIF of the first one as a little extra
i think it's a really neat little cultural detail that the water tribe coming-of-age ritual is about teamwork and strategic thinking. like not a lot of the water tribe stuff is super accurate but in my understanding circumpolar indigenous people do tend to put a lot of value on community bc when you live in a harsh climate you gotta be able to trust & work well with the people around you in order to survive. so it's kinda accidental accuracy that they invented a ritual that wasn't just some evaluation of an individual's ability to be a tough warrior but more about trusting other people and thinking your way through problems
The crafting plan I had for my pre-vacation weekend:
- finish sewing that REALLY QUICK AND EASY dress I cut out in JULY
- interface that obi I cut out last October and pattern matched in friggin FEBRUARY
Crafting done in pre-vacation weekend:
- pumped 2.5 sticks of hot glue into the trash can lid to McGyver solution until new, more hygienic trash can is sourced, all the while drafting a strongly worded letter to IKEA about creating cavities on the warm, damp side of a trash can.
- tried and failed to spin on the big wheel, but established my 3D printed spool works. Also established one of the the spools my uncle turned for my small wheel is too long to work.
- put 2 skeins of embroidery thread into the stash-busting bag sewing project, bringing the total up to 4 and eliminating all straight pins for now. Might actually be over halfway done with the would-be boro section of this Hedeby bag with glow in the dark handles.
Crafting plan for first week of vacation:
- since the dress and obi should be done, start on that yukata and make a mock up of that summer dress you bought fabric for last May.
The good thing about hyperfixating on a tall, brooding knight is he looks down on people a lot, which forces me, by extension, to draw him looking down on people a lot.
Before this I could not draw human faces in anything but a 3/4 view at eye level.