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I mean this could work using a cmm to establishing datum with a CMM. Think about how this has to be restrained in CNC in a fixture. Even thou the opposite face is not flat , the surface would have to be held consistent for tooling. The fixture would simulate a sine plate . To make datum A to...

OK good to know

Seems low?

Thanks for the feed back

I use to have habit of written notes because I would review my old notes how I would resolve an issues, old job old problems that was not common.

Greenimi That's good, but don't take offense I do the same. Maybe trying to hard. take time to think about what he said. Read it several times if necessary Then write down questions.

Imbalance causes moment and vibration

Dynamic loads correct. Should it not be dynamicly balanced at that rpm. Centrifugal force is no joke. Should it not have an added Locking mechanism like thead adhesive and or lock washer?

Well I forgot about hand held thermal instrument. My general under standing I look at the spec requirement and what it states.

We try to be perfect in design but that's what red pens are for . We depend on the shop to catch our mistakes but not add to it. They have saved my bacon so many times. I had good group of guys in my last employment. We all make mistakes. We worked as a team. An experienced fitter and welder is...

And what does code depict does it pass?

So this not a design issue as well. Why blocking not use or a more dimensionally Appropriate header? Why did the contractor not point this out as he or she should. Lots of questions.

How does a guy in the field do that with a rose bud torch in field?

In my young days I had the privilege to be in an apprenticeship. That allowed me to work and learn different departments. Shop, inspection, engineering, tool design, old style drafting board. Met lab, NDT level 2, My point is not to boast but to state that every person get a good under...

I am changing hats , So as a precision mechanical inspector. The Engineer or Engineers have applied requirements. Gd&T. The tolerancing applied is not for debate. My position is to know what means and how to measure it. I have philosophy can I setup and measure at least to methods. Of the...