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feed drive

feed drive

An optical drive that grabs the disc after it is partially inserted in the slot and pulls it onto the drive spindle. Also called a "slot drive" or "slot loading drive," all automobile CD/DVD players as well as the optical drives in Mac computers, flat panel all-in-ones and flat panel TV/DVD combos are feed drives.

Mini CDs/DVDs May Need Adapters
Although some work, many feed drives do not tolerate the smaller 80mm mini CDs and DVDs. However, the 80mm discs can be snapped into a 80-120mm adapter and then inserted into the slot. Contrast with tray drive and caddy drive. See custom-cut CD.


Apple's G4 Cube
In 2000, Apple was the first to use a feed drive in a computer. Feed drives are more convenient than tray drives, which have to be opened before the disc can be inserted. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.)




Apple's G4 Cube
In 2000, Apple was the first to use a feed drive in a computer. Feed drives are more convenient than tray drives, which have to be opened before the disc can be inserted. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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Running various species of wood is no problem--just tweak the infinitely variable feed drive from 5-15 fpm and you can maintain a consistent finish, no matter what type of wood you are processing.
Cross grain removal made easy
If there is a change in the motor load that indicates the potential of wire buckling, the controller shuts down the wire feed drive motor before buckling occurs.
GM's drive for flexibility: as it works to put out more and better cars and trucks--more economically--GM is seriously pursuing a manufacturing strategy in which robots play a significant part
The required rigidity for the feed drive system was achieved by using a ball screw with a large diameter (50 mm) and small lead (12 mm).
Rigidity is critical to die/mold machining. (Machining Centers)
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