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Here’s an example of some Micro-TIG work. Often used for repair on small firearm parts, being able to lay buildup/surfacing welds this small is a huge benefit to gunsmiths. Minimal heat input, and minimal clean-up time to get the parts back to original specs. #tigwelding #microtig #2a #welding

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Good macro morning everyone. Here’s a little snippet of a rough turning custom g code cycle we’re working on this morning. What is the most complex macros y’all have ever wrote. This one is simple but hopefully effective

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As we progress in our careers, it's always helpful to look back and see how far we've come. Recently, I stumbled upon the first machined part I ever made - a parallel clamp. It was a combination of various skills, including sawing, turning, threading, knurling, milling, and grinding, all rolled into one single part. It was a great reminder of how much I've learned and grown since then. #CareerGrowth #SkillsDevelopment #MachiningMemories

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*Check out #pmpa's latest Article in the August issue of Production Machining* "Why (and How) You Should Reboot Your Shop’s Safety Program Today" By Miles Free Visit : https://lnkd.in/eU9hrvnC #pmpa #precisionmachining #pmpaArticle

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If you don’t have your own a caliper or need to purchase a new one, you should do it quickly. Here are the top five digital models that we recommend. #machinist #cnc #metalworking https://bit.ly/3cwW7Mg

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Aerospace parts, small quantity, large quantities, assemblies, full kits, and more... #cncmachining #manualmachining #jobshop #welding #machineshop #welding #memphisbusiness #901business

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Could Multiple Tool Libraries Be Causing Delays At Your Shop? – CNC In conversations we’re having with machining teams, the topic of having multiple tool libraries continues to come up.  Team members working with individual tool libraries often experience job delays and irritation across the plant. What if an order is due but you can’t access the information you need? Scattered data across libraries makes accessing information challenging, creates unnecessary frustration, errors and this can lead to unmet production deadlines. You can simultaneously make your process easier, lower frustrations, kick up accuracy, reduce errors and save a ton of time. Consider streamlining processes by consolidating your tool data into one place!  One of the key drivers to success in production is the quality of your tool database in one central location.  Easy access and no delays! Improve your workflows with the ability to easily find varying types of data in each of the production areas noted below.  Access what you need with no waiting: o Tool Planning  o Catalogs  o Logistics  o Shopfloor  o Basic Data  o Production Data & System Maintenance A centralized tooling database minimizes lost time, ensures accessing data quickly, increases your accuracy and leads to smoother workflows with less headaches. #consolidate #easytouse #data #CNC #machining #integrations #standardized #organized #digital

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Machining is kind of the canary in the coal mine to me when I am trying to figure out the economy. So many industries rely on machined parts, and even with additive mfg and other technologies, it is a good industry to follow to get a general sense of how multiplie industries from aerospace to automotive to medical devices are holding up. Seeing a drop in machine tool orders indicates a good portion of shops aren’t running at capacity. They aren’t running at capacity because they aren’t getting orders. Of course, everything is digital and subscription based now, so what do I know… The article is worth a read.

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⭐ I break down "CNC tooling" into three categories: 🪚 Consumable: inserts, cutting tools, taps, etc. They have a lifespan and you toss them out or recycle when done. 🔒 Semi-Durable: lathe insert holders, indexable facemill bodies, collets, retention knobs, CAT40 endmill holders, etc. I think this is the one that most people aren't talking about. These things do have a service life. Yes, you can replace the insert shim seat but insert pockets wear out and endmill holders will bell-mouth. They may or may not survive a machine crash. Don't overspend if you don't have to, but keep in mind the drawbacks of generic import items. ⚙️ Durable: Lathe chuck, rotary 4th axis, live tooling units, right angle heads, vises, etc. Most of these are meant to last for years and years and can usually be rebuilt or serviced. Consider these a capital investment that will serve you for many years to come. Don't short yourself on something just because it is expensive up front. It will cost more when you have to buy the correct item again later. 😞 #sales #engineering #oilandgas #oilandgasindustry #manufacturing #aerospace #machining #cnc #aerospacemanufacturing #metalworking #automation #lean #leanmanufacturing #business

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Here's a pair of special order CNC Machined Cross Drilled and Slotted discs for an Escort rear disc conversion. From time to time we get asked to cross drill or cross drill and slot discs for customers. Typically a more expensive process than just slotting, well at least for custom one off jobs. There's a fair amount of work to CAD the slots and holes, plus programming validation and running the job. On vented rotors special attention needs to be paid to the internal disc structure and machining orientations. In this case its for a very nice escort and the rear discs needed to match the fronts they'd already purchased. Cross drilling is no longer really desirable in heavy duty applications as each hole creates stress-raisers in the disc. To reduce this we've radiused the entry to the holes. You'll see less and less cross drilled discs used in motorsport but were common place when asbestos fibres where used in brake pads. This was mainly because those pads outgassed pretty severely and were also prone to glazing from the resins used at the time. Now the main reason for the cross drilling of discs in motorsport is to reduce unsprung weight in a system that has excess heat capacity but the disc used is large in diameter to aid brake torque. #crossdrilled #cncmachining #cncmachine #brakes #motorsport #carmods #automobile

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Week #4 at #IMTS2024 😅 Hopefully that was the last 14 hour day 😮‍💨 #NewAmericanManufacturingRenaissance #makingchips #metalworkingnation #gamification #gamify #cnc #cncdojo #cncsamurai #machining #machinist #manufacturing #manufacturer #fabrication #fabricator #industry #industrial #maker #builder #sales #marketing #viral #programming #programmer #harware #software #entrepreneur #supplychain #engineering #engineer #robot #robotics #automate #automation

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To all my fellow machinists out there, How do you go about describing what machining is to someone who has never heard of it? far too often when I meet new people and tell them I am a “machinist” I always have to explain what that is, so much to the point where I don’t even lead with saying “machinist” much anymore because chances are, my peers don’t know what it is, I’ve heard some creative descriptions like “ reverse 3D printing” or “metal whittling” lol. Still none of those encapsulate what Cnc machining is, what do you guys say? #cncmachining Drew Crowe Ian Sandusky Practical Machinist

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One of the finished A2 tool steel arbors. I made 4 arbors for a shear, each is slightly different, all have very tight tolerances. I am excited to see the CMM reports. Waiting for my parts to make it through inspection so that I know everything is in tolerance, feels like waiting for my test scores in high school. I'm excited because I know they're good, but always a little bit tense because I do make mistakes. I always want to know where I can improve. #EMF #continuousimprovement #QualityControl

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