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Heave-Ho! A Manta Ray Goes for a Swim

Exhibitor

Machinery & Tools Div., Nishio Plant, Finishing Section 2

Turn the handle and this machined manta ray swims gracefully.

Heave-Ho! A Manta Ray Goes for a Swim

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Heave-Ho! A Manta Ray Goes for a Swim

About This Work

Swimming That Seems to Dance Through the Sea

We used a mechanism to recreate the movement of the manta ray’s large, distinctive fins, aiming for a look as if it were gliding through the water.

Taking On a Machining Challenge

We handled everything from making the parts to assembling them, achieving both a beautiful look and smooth movement.

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