Measurements taken at the source of assembly showed the plastic part was out of tolerance by 1mm. Before the manufacturer of plastic parts was forced to make a new mold, they contacted Bobier Metrology to trouble shoot.

Action: Twelve (12) parts we set to Bobier in there original shipping container.
Six were left in the container
Six were placed on a surface plate to soak in our lab at +/- 1 degree F for 24 hours.

Findings: When the parts were measured, the free standing parts were in tolerance. Parts in the shipping container were out of tolerance. The shipping container caused the parts to warp and become out of tolerance when it was exposed to heat.

Solution: Based off findings, the manufacturer simply modified the shipping container to fix poor alignment. Bobier Metrology’s troubleshooting and experience saved the part manufacturer embarking on the cost of a new mold and helped them avoid future issues.