Talk:Interchangeable parts

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Contents 1 Merge 2 If you have valid info, simply cite it properly to avoid reversion

[edit] Merge

Should this article cover standardized parts, too? I have redirected the various spellings of term here because it is similar. The difference, as far as I can tell, is that standardized parts are essentially identical and interchangeable parts are made to be compatible whether or not they are completely identical. Here is some content from a page that is now redirected here that could be merged into the article:

Standardised parts are used within the manufacturing industry to cut the costs within the production of products. This enables manufacturers to either increase their profit margins because of decreased production costs or decrease the prices of their product, therefore increasing the amount of sales.

[edit] If you have valid info, simply cite it properly to avoid reversion

Dear 71.201.42.97—You complained that "Wikipedia sucks" because the truth is being reverted, but you didn't even try to show where your info is coming from (via a citation). You shouldn't play the victim and condemn other editors until after you've bothered to cite a ref. It has been a few months since I read the chapter in Hounshell 1984 that discusses Blanc. I can't remember whether your info jibes with that reference or not. I remember something about one guy or another slyly numbering his parts, but I can't remember which of the dozen people being discussed it was. If I get time I'll look back and see if I can confirm what you said. If so, I'll add it back, with a citation. That's all you need to do to be taken seriously. But when you type in the info with capitalization errors and no ref citations, other editors will (rightly) tend to suspect vandalism. Cheers, — ¾-10 22:40, 9 June 2008 (UTC)