Insane angled milling work on a monster steel cylinder. π₯ This kind of machining takes precision setup, experienced programming, rigid fixturing, and a team that knows how to hold accuracy across heavy, complex geometry.
The people who transport things in a #machineshop are unspoken heroes of what we do. ποΈ This box may contain raw stock, tooling, fixtures, castings, customer-supplied parts, or finished components. One bad lift, drop, or impact can damage thousands of dollarsβ worth of work.
Beautiful 7,000lbs gear box with hundreds of milled and tapped holes. π₯ Seeing finished workpieces like this, knowing all the operations and techniques behind it, really puts into perspective how amazing what #cncmachinist do really is.
How do you like them shrink fits? π
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Shrink fit #tooling offers benefits such as enhanced rigidity, #tool accuracy, and better chip evacuation.
It can also allow for higher spindle speeds while reducing vibration, contributing to longer tool life as wel!
Weβre crushing these castings in our flexible #manufacturing area, which is connected to a giant robot that accesses 60 pallets we can pre-set for the #machining process.
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The year is 2030
We have arrived in a post-scarcity age of energy abundance. AGI and robots handle all unpleasant jobs. Humans live a life of luxury with resources allocated based on the quality of their shitposts
Closing the week with a stellar #impeller machined in #5axis βοΈ Having a fifth axis reduces set-ups, decreases cost, and brings your finished product to market faster.
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What do you think beautiful part goes to? Correct answers get bragging rights. π₯
Check out this cast #steel single-piston pump for a steam cylinder, weighing in around 3,000lbs. ποΈ
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The large inner #milling is slow; but very effective, and requires a unique #tool head. I also found the coolant mesmerizing as it drains off this unique part.
Practicing what we preach at Precise Tool with custom Wheel Bracket Assemblies. βοΈ
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These brackets are grinded, welded, then painted and mounted to our #cncmachines - improving both the capabilities and workflow at every department.
Extra long #steel beams getting lifted and machined as we close out the week! ποΈπΊπΈ These pieces are welded and then #milled right here at Precise on the ZAYER, which has a universal spindle and over 400 inches of travel in a X-axis.
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We love our new #cncmachines but that doesnβt mean an older #mazak like the Integrex 70YB gets lost in the #machineshop βοΈ
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This beast is a classic #5axis milling and turning center with a 26β 3-jaw air chuck and 10.15β through bore.