Here is my problem:
We make split, babbitted bearings for our customer. The wall of the bearing is approximately, 3/8" thick and after splitting it, there is a "free spread" dimension on the print that is to be met. If the part is not at this free spread dimension, the bearing half is "sprung"...
Since I graduated from engineering school six years ago (BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing) I have spent my time doing project engineer work. I took a job with a small company that makes babbitted bearings a few months ago where I am the sole degreed engineer. The company is not ISO certified and...