Checking an expensive part on the CMM. I made a quick program because it was urgent. "Proved" out the program for moves and such. Ran the same part multiple times. CMM reports a large deviation on a critical diameter along a taper and everyone was scratching their heads trying to figure out what went wrong. Management almost conceded to scrap that part. I was asked to re run it again just to make sure and I find a point out of place on my cone construction. It just took 1 apple to run the bunch. Point was accidently taken in a tiny grease hole and I didn't foresee. I used paste and pattern and didn't think twice about it. I re-ran the part and the diameter is nominal, $40k part passed. I'm a genius and an idiot.
Easily one of the most concerning parts about this job. In most cases we are correct. The data we provide is usually sound and can be used to make corrections or changes that yield positive results. One mistake can cause so much confusion and concern because typically the data isn't wrong.
My biggest fear is to screw up something HUGE. Complacency is what I'm afraid of. And due to my fear of it I live with anxiety. And because of my anxiety I double check and triple check my work before I send it on. However we have all had that "Need Data NOW!" situation. That's the one that bites the hardest.
Glad you found the issue before it went any further. Well done.
Easily one of the most concerning parts about this job. In most cases we are correct. The data we provide is usually sound and can be used to make corrections or changes that yield positive results. One mistake can cause so much confusion and concern because typically the data isn't wrong.
My biggest fear is to screw up something HUGE. Complacency is what I'm afraid of. And due to my fear of it I live with anxiety. And because of my anxiety I double check and triple check my work before I send it on. However we have all had that "Need Data NOW!" situation. That's the one that bites the hardest.
Glad you found the issue before it went any further. Well done.
