Graham,

We built several rotating pallets for a large contract manufacturer (is that abbreviated "ConMan"?) and they did extensive testing to determine optimum angle. The results were that 45 deg +/- 2deg is optimum and produced "significant" improvement. I can get you guys in touch if you want to persue further.

Regards,

Ed Popielarski
QTA Machine
10 Mc Laren, Ste. D
Irvine, Ca. 92618

Ph: 949-581-6601
Fx: 949-581-2448

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