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At Lakewood Machine & Tool, they still put the old iron to use. This plate needed some end holes, and this radial arm drill did the trick. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Rich with Go Manufacturing poses a question: Do you load the first tool of your program at the end, or wait until the start, on a multi-part job? Let us know in the comments. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

At our IMTS Panel Session, Patrick raises a point- machining has been kept out of the public eye for decades. Check the full video out for more. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

No, your Bridgeport can't do this. 😂 Alec at TJ's Machine Shop taking a big cut on a big knee mill. From job_shop_machining on Instagram. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Bradley has this one programmed and ready to run, but no matter the order of operations, it's going to get questionable. 😅 How would you hold it? From marvelmachining on Instagram. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

liberty_cnc on Instagram takes a block from billet to finished part on the 5-axis. Fun one to watch come together. How many ops would this take you on a 3-axis? 👀 #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Dave with DeKing Precision says a huge step shops need to take early on is to document your processes- prepare for the eventual requirements moving into AS9100. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Donnie Hinske asks: what causes PTSD for machinists? 😬 Drop yours below. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Some slow-motion shaper action from TJ's Machine Shop. Old school cool! #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Luke shows what .050" per rev looks like on the lathe. The insert took a little beating, but not bad. What's the fastest you've ever fed while turning? 🔥 From crusadermachining on Instagram. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Comment below if you've ever had a farmer or mechanic walk up to you and need something fixed... RIGHT NOW, for CHEAP! Welcome to Shop Skits: comedic shorts from Practical Machinist, by Pine Knot MFG! #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Chatter during machining can affect surface finish and tool life. Tool condition, workholding, machine rigidity, and cutting parameters are all worth checking when vibration becomes a problem. #MachiningTips #Metalworking #MachineShop #PrecisionMachining

A tradesman can get a job done well. A craftsman puts his heart and soul into the work and creates art while he works. Pat at Old Boys Industries with some more beautiful machining art. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

On Machine Shop Talk, Ian makes a good point: owning a machine shop sounds great, but there are many pros and cons to be aware of. There's a lot more at stake vs. just being on someone's payroll. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

3-phase power can be a sticking point for guys wanting to start a machine shop: commercial service can be very expensive. What did Patrick do? He had a phase converter built. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

At our IMTS panel session, the subject of AI was a mixed back of skepticism and some real-world use cases. Check out the full video: #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Some shops don't want the employees to have phones. Not Dave with DeKing Precision; in fact, he bought phones FOR his employees. Check out Impractical Machinists Podcast episode 60 for more. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

Comment below if you've worked for THIS manager... Welcome to Shop Skits: comedic shorts from Practical Machinist, by Pine Knot Manufacturing. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist

How do you know when your work is cheap, or competitive? Together with Jason Ray, co-founder and CEO of Paperless Parts, Bradley and Ron get to the heart of Cheap Work vs. Good Work: When to Say No. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing

Daniel putting a tap to work. Who else held their breath watching this one? 😬 From swemachinist on Instagram. #machining #cncmachining #machiningtips #manufacturing #practicalmachinist