 | Draft print of bearing |
 | Inspect housing, ball fits and/or
spherical ring fits for abnormal wear |
 | Pressure test any water jackets for leaks
to operating pressure |
 | If leaks are detected, inform the
customer prior to any metal repair |
 | Metal stitch the defective part if
approved by customer |
 | Check O.D. insulation, if the bearing is insulated.
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 | Machine and/or melt out existing Babbitt
using evenly applied heat. |
 | Clean the housing |
 | Tin and Prep the bearing shell to receive the Babbitt
material |
 | Heat the Babbitt to proper pouring temperature |
 | Use proper quality controlled babbitting procedures for the
style of bearing |
 | Check the horizontal joints for proper contact |
 | Ream the dowel holes to insure proper alignment |
 | Replace dowel pins as necessary |
 | Ultrasonically test for proper percentage of bond |
 | Re-insulate the bearing as necessary |
 | Finish machine the bearing; hold the tolerances
to customer specifications |
 | Machine relief's in the bearing, install proper
angles on relief edges and chamfer for optimum circulation of oil |
 | Tap and die all threaded connections |
 | Run measurement and quality checks by machinists
independent of each other |
 | Document the measurements for "As Released" reports to
the customer |
 | Paint all exposed surfaces |
 | Box the bearing in heavy wooden crates |
 | Coat non-painted surfaces with lubricant for
corrosion protection |