Abstract: An accuracy evaluation apparatus evaluates accuracy of coupling portion where first component having first coupling surface and second component having second coupling surface are coupled to each other. The apparatus includes: display unit; and CPU and memory. The CPU is configured to perform: acquiring design data and measurement data of the components; calculating error between design reference point on the coupling surfaces in the design data and reference points on the coupling surfaces corresponding to the design reference point in the measurement data; and calculating interference degree at the design reference point when coupling components based on the error. The display unit displays design model of the components based on the design data and superimposes indicator representing the interference degree on the design model at the design reference point.

Abstract: To transfer slurry without a binder smoothly in each transition between a dewatering process, a water squeezing process, and a drying process during formation of the slurry into a sheet-like shape through these processes. A dewatering process unit P1 conveys slurry while removing moisture in the slurry. A water squeezing process unit P2 conveys the resultant slurry while squeezing water from the slurry by rolling the slurry. A drying process unit P3 conveys the resultant slurry while drying the slurry by heating the slurry. The conveyance speed of the slurry in the water squeezing process is lower than the conveyance speed of the slurry in the dewatering process. The conveyance speed of the slurry in the drying process is lower than the conveyance speed of the slurry in the water squeezing process.