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Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Sun, 18 Mar 2001 21:31:37 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Chris Dee wrote:
> In the main, I think they really are part numbers, considering the total
> number of parts there are very few exceptions, which I think can be explained
> by
> 1) some technical need for separate moulds for clear vs. opaque parts
> 2) TLC allocating a new part number to a previous part for other reasons we
> cannot guess (poor memory, technical change not visible in the finished part,
> other inventory management problems).
Another thing to keep in mind: we're seeing the results of a system
changing over time. It appears that TLC has changed its part-numbering
strategy at least twice over the years, with some other minor adjustments
occuring along the way.
> I think you only have to look at a selection of common parts (eg. 2x2 plates)
> through the years to see that there are several generations of mould, because
> there are clear differences in the typeface and position of the "3022" text.
And the wall-thickness, and the various supporting ribs, etc., etc.
> Clearly TLC do not (did not) allocate a new number each time they make a new
> mould.
Right.
Steve
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