| From: | Mongoose <evamarie@**********.NET> |
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| Subject: | More Dikote Q's |
| Date: | Wed, 21 Oct 1998 13:45:05 -0700 |
¥
->1,000.00. Therefore am I correct in assuming that EACH arrow will cost ¥
->1,018.00 (assuming that it is a Ranger-X precision arrow?)
Actually, I'd allow it to be done in a batch, so several
arrowheads can be coated at once. Each arrowhead (with holes in them)
probably has no greater than 5 cm^2 (guessing), so you can allow up to 20
in a batch.....
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It occurs to me that the pricing given in ST is pretty silly. Basing
cost on AREA gives the impression that the materials used (or energy
input) is a significant factor, which I doubt, since its methane, inert
gases, and electricity, all relatively cheep. (you would use LESS inert
gas for bigger items...) In most cases, the inside of the "oven" would
also get coated, no?
Probably they pack a whole lot of different things in the "oven", to
make the efficient use of the process. So cost should be based on the
amount of space needed in the "oven" to coat the item, no? That would
amount to the volume taken up by the item, plus maybe 5 cm in each
direction, less for very small items? Maybe also there is some "prepwork"
involved- chrome plating is not to pricey, but is pointless if you don't
put a high polish on the item first, which is where the real skill / cost
comes in.
Mongoose
