$TPAC This was posted by Brucedale. I have copie
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brucedale Monday, 04/11/16 10:17:19 AM
Re: tinfoiltrader post# 77990
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TPAC is approved. They are on the QPL. That is a fact. TPAC is in compliance with the spec because they line and swage the bearing at their facility. That's what's required for approval. BTL does subcontract machining. They don't line or assemble the bearing so of course they don't need and aren't approved. The liner and swaging are key, not the machining. That can be done by anyone with a CNC lathe and centerless grinder.
With regard to Longxi. They are NOT fully qualified under AS81820. They have qualified on one bearing, which translates to 3 sizes. That's a long way from full qualification under AS81820 and AS81934, which TPAC has. They have a long way to go to achieve full qualification. So the CEOs statement is still true."
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