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Dovetail myth regarding pin dimensions.

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Parlo said:
55 degrees was often quoted as the optimum dovetail angle for machinery slides.

Silly question time again.
Any idea WHY 55?
I can see the conversation to a simpler 30-60-90. Wonder if it was a load dissipation thing?

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