Mechanical power press requirements and platen presses.
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December 24, 1991
Cheryl A. Hansen
Engineering Reference Librarian
Triodyne, Inc.
5950 West Touhy Avenue
Niles, Illinois 60648
Dear Ms. Hansen:
Thank you for your letter of September 5, concerning mechanical power press requirements and the requirements applicable to platen presses.
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