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• A er the remanufacturing process with every component is completed, we then test each item again. Tests include fl ow-testing the tip/nozzle and checking the surfaces with a comparator for further accuracy. • e body of the injector is black-oxide for longevity and to guard against future rust and corrosion. • e components are then reassembled together, and the new components, such as the springs, o-rings, screens and fi lters, are used. • A er reassembly, the injec- tor is tested on various test benches, including DP240, DP340 and TK2140, using the original performance specifi - cations. Not all fi rms engaged in remanufacturing call themselves remanufacture rs. Many in the automobile component remanufacturing sector prefer to use the term "rebuilding." Similarly, tire manufacturers call themselves "retreaders," while laser toner cartridge remanufac- turers consider themselves "rechargers." Remanu- facturing, in any event, is generally considered the generic term for the process of restoring discarded products to useful life. e remanufac- turing process steps mentioned in the defi nition above could be put in a diff erent order, or some steps even omitted, depending on product type, remanufacturing volume, etc. Is there a difference between "rebuilt" and "remanufactured"? Within our industry alone, there is considerable debate about the diff erences between the terms "rebuilt" and "remanufactured." Some feel that while the diff erence may be negligible, "remanufac- tured" is a more appropriate term, because it refl ects the sophistication the industry has undergone. Others prefer Core receiving department Manufacturing from raw-material for quality assurance Continued on page 36 I DA U N I V E R S A L S e p te m b e r - O c to b e r 2 0 1 4 35