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Deminpenn

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14. No, most of parts are made in the US, but

Reply to pfitz59 (Reply #11)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:51 PM

19 hrs ago

the raw materials like titanium and other metal ores are imported. High demand for these items causes long procurement lead times as buyers que up and inventory models incorporate the longer lead times resulting in larger procurement quantities and even longer lead times. It becomes a vicious cycle.

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