Archive for August, 2009

Extreme hand-machining

Friday, August 28th, 2009


Apparently the noses of bullet trains are made by hand, in a traditional panel-beating technique. Apparently it’s the only way to get it thin and light enough. Downside: apparently it takes over ten years to get the hang of it.

links for 2009-08-14

Friday, August 14th, 2009