Transmission

Day One:  This transmission is from a Froreip table.  Today's directive: 

• Disassemble the #transmission.  Sounds easy right?  Not so much.  Once I dug into the disassembly it became apparent that the notes, pictures and drawings were going to be really important.
• Some of the parts seemed to be easy to remember.....until they were out.  Luckily I can follow instructions - even when it seems like overkill.  (It isn't -somehow everything looks different on the table. Organization is another of talent that I am learning.  Some projects go on for 4-6 weeks.  Day to day is not hard to keep up but after a weekend, not so easy.

Gears & Bearings, Gears & Bearings:  Two pages of bearings all varied but important.  My task today is to locate the distributor for each of these.  Using a quality bearing is an important lesson learned, especially when the project is so big.  Customer deserve high quality parts that aid in the longevity of the transmission.  Like a machine tool rebuild this transmission needs to run like #new. 
That is what the customer is paying for.  In my apprenticship, I have learned over the months that quality is of the utmost importance. 

​Rossi Machinery Services has customers that have worked with them since the company's establishment! Going the extra mile is the motto here at Rossi Machinery Services, and I am becoming a believer.  I discovered first hand what a reputation can do. 
​ When Mr. Rossi advises a customer, they know he has their best interests in mind.  He doesn't always sell them --sometimes he advises them not to do a project.  They appreciate that a lot. 

 Things get complicated learning a trade.  The complication is different than college but is still intense in its own way.  Parts and machines are expensive.  Customers rely on the technician to be knowledgeable & talented.  This trade is keeps #manufacturers running, their equipment up-to-date and extends the life of equipment that runs into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.  

Although I had only a minor role in this project, I am appreciating the work and learning a hands on trade is challenging.  Still I have a sense of accomplishment.  I can't wait until this project is finished and re-installed on the Froreip VTL.  

The challenge is rewarding.  Knowing that someday I will learn to navigate most every machine, troubleshoot the issues and make the repairs, is satisfying to me.  I've said this before, but I am up for the challenge. Learning mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, leveling, troubleshooting and even product lines, I have a long way to go, but this transmission is a good start.