by kleinbl00

While it’s hard to know exactly why the Press is designed as it is, there are several signs that the designers/engineers “went wild” (as my college shop instructor would often say). As one example, let’s zoom in on the locking mechanism that keeps the door closed. It includes:

Large aluminum frame that provides the core structure

10 custom injection molded parts

1 solenoid to keep the door latched but not structurally closed

Motor and controller board

2 stamped steel parts

1 coil spring

2 custom dowel pins

4 bushings

1 gear

Various screws, cables, connectors, glue, etc

All this just to keep the door closed.

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