Base isolation and micrometer: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Base isolation — has part — Ball bearing. Friction pendulum bearings.
2. Step 2. Ball bearing — is part of — Conveyor belt. The rollers turn on bearings.
3. Step 3. Conveyor belt — is used in — Assembly line. The product moves between stations on a conveyor.
4. Step 4. Assembly line — uses — Interchangeable parts. Flow production is only possible with interchangeable parts.
5. Step 5. Interchangeable parts — uses — Micrometer. Precise measurement ensures interchangeability.

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