Abstract - Vanderbilt University

A cast acrylic tube, 15” in diameter is only manufactured with a wall thickness of .125”. It was specified by the rhesus caretakers and the primary investigator, that the walls be at least 3/8” thick. A 16” diameter acrylic tube was available, but the cost was over $800. Though expensive, the investigator was willing to pay. Upon investigation of machinability, it was found that a 16 ... ................
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