 | 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 |
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