[TML] Personal Armor Noise was Re: Current USAF fleet

[Jerry W Barrington]

On 5/5/08 12:33 PM, "Anthony Jackson" <ajackson at iii.com> wrote:

> Jerry W Barrington wrote:
>> 
>> That was my original point.  Using the *same* technology, the best
>> handcrafted will always be better quality than the best mass produced.
> 
> It's not always possible to use the same technology, ...

Such as?

> ... and because mass
> produced systems can be subject to bulk testing, complex mass produced
> devices may well be more reliable than handcrafted, unique items.

I've seen the testing of mass production.  Typically, you measure 3 pieces
per 1-6 hours.  These represent however many thousands of pieces you made.
You rely on the parts being *statistically* good.  Whereas an artisan
measures every single item made, and knows each one is good.