Abstract
Compressed air has several advantages as a power source for drilling and cutting machines:
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Easy availability.
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Ease of sterilization of compressed air machines.
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Compressed air machines can be stopped quickly if needed owing to their low inertia. Also, operating speed is easily regulated.
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Air-powered machines are relatively lightweight.
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Texhammar, R., Schmoker, R.R. (1984). AO/ASIF Compressed Air Machines. In: Stable Internal Fixation in Maxillofacial Bone Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69858-3_7
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