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Image: RF welder in use

RF welder in use Monolithic Staff

The super expensive automatic machine shown runs on a track 230 feet long. It is called a radio frequency welder. It is what welds the fabric together for the Airforms.

Image: Inside Bruco's belly

Inside Bruco's belly Monolithic Staff

A look down the length of “Bruco” the caterpillar — manufacturing shop for the Airforms. On the floor the fabric is pulled ready for cutting another Airform.

Image: Loading fabric

Loading fabric Monolithic Staff

Don Garrison Superintendent is loading a strip of fabric in the test blocks. Note this is done by actual weights rather than springs.

Image: Test chamber

Test chamber Monolithic Staff

Inside look of the heated test chamber for testing stretch and failure of fabrics. Note the fabric is put under tension in this 140 degree F chamber for 24 hours.

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