Originally Posted by
fizzissist
I was constantly having to deal with metric prints, getting them converted by the DESIGNER.... simply because the end result was going to be for ultimately metric measurements, and I could not be held responsible if stuff didn't mate up with metric gear from Sweden or Russia.
If I have the mating gear, I can take measurements and ensure an interface. I can convert from metric-inch-metric, if you want to pay for my time to do it. Just don't hold my feet to the fire if you drop it in my lap without absolute constraints.
What is funny, is the arrogant guys who'd come into the shop and berate me for not having metric machinery. I'd tell 'em if you don't like it, then buy me the machinery, and if you don't.... then don't bother me.
I've had stuff I've made in space, in commercial aircraft, in national labs and used to make products you use every day...all made in inches. Pure stone age. Yeah. Right.