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When I first opened my CNC shop, I thought 2-3 gauges were enough. I was wrong. It didn’t take long to find out. One of

Ever stood in a factory and stared at a giant CNC machine, wondering, “Who needs something this big?” I remember the first time I did.

I remember the night I got a call from an aerospace client. His prototype failed testing again. Not because of poor design. Because he used

The first time I saw a CNC machine in action, I asked, “Why are some parts rejected even when they look fine?” The machinist handed

Are you tired of sending out your designs and just hoping the shop understands what you mean? You’re not alone. We’ve seen too many projects

When one of our clients rejected an order over a bad finish on a machined part, I knew I needed to better understand what went

The first CNC shop I used gave me great pricing, but forgot to mention they didn’t handle post-processing. I ended up spending more time fixing

I remember the first time a supplier told me a part couldn’t be made fast enough using standard processes. That delay cost us a client.

I was helping a client spec out a CNC machine when they casually asked, “What’s the big deal with 5 axis anyway?” I didn’t just