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08-29-2008, 04:07 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
We don't have Unions in the South, homeslice.
If you can operate AutoCAD you can run most CAD/CAM software packages. They generate the code for you. It's been a decade since I programmed one, but back then you sometimes had to tweak a program for the peculiarities of a certain machine because lightly crashing a tool holder into a chuck easily equals a quick five figure repair bill. If the gear/software is of the last 5 years, without me actually knowing one way or the other, I'm going to say it's more user friendly and is somewhat idiotproofed.
Your best bet is to take night classes. A two year diploma program will typically have you on manual mills/lathes the first year and the CNC stuff the second year.
If you can operate AutoCAD you can run most CAD/CAM software packages. They generate the code for you. It's been a decade since I programmed one, but back then you sometimes had to tweak a program for the peculiarities of a certain machine because lightly crashing a tool holder into a chuck easily equals a quick five figure repair bill. If the gear/software is of the last 5 years, without me actually knowing one way or the other, I'm going to say it's more user friendly and is somewhat idiotproofed.
Your best bet is to take night classes. A two year diploma program will typically have you on manual mills/lathes the first year and the CNC stuff the second year.
08-29-2008, 05:41 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Everyone machinist I have known except one old school v8 head has struggled in the cashflow for many points of their lives. The field is cool but with more and more china parts its diffcult for companies to continue to stay in business
Im waiting for the old man who use to do my machine work to retire to buy all his old equipment. CNC and a creative/design style mind is a gold mine but most people lack that. Either way its a cool old school job w a new school twist.
Im waiting for the old man who use to do my machine work to retire to buy all his old equipment. CNC and a creative/design style mind is a gold mine but most people lack that. Either way its a cool old school job w a new school twist.
08-29-2008, 05:49 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Originally Posted by chris
Everyone machinist I have known except one old school v8 head has struggled in the cashflow for many points of their lives. The field is cool but with more and more china parts its diffcult for companies to continue to stay in business
Im waiting for the old man who use to do my machine work to retire to buy all his old equipment. CNC and a creative/design style mind is a gold mine but most people lack that. Either way its a cool old school job w a new school twist.
Im waiting for the old man who use to do my machine work to retire to buy all his old equipment. CNC and a creative/design style mind is a gold mine but most people lack that. Either way its a cool old school job w a new school twist.
08-29-2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Originally Posted by vadimkaG
Cool. You know haw to run cnc's or how to do program editing?
Nope like I said I have been working for myself for awhile now and have no intent on using my business degree in the corporate world or working for another company. If I ever get enough money to my name and can buy a cnc machine outright I would but Im most likely going to buy a used bridgeport or hopefully find a nice cheap Berco Valve Guide & Seat Machine
08-29-2008, 07:48 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Im working on buying some cnc's too, just need bigger shop
08-29-2008, 08:08 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
i was trying to get into programing myself. i started taking a night class that had me using manual mills and lathes. i also got a job at a machine shop at the same time so i could put my schooling to use, but the company put all their eggs in one basket(BE aerospace/airbus) and they moved to england to be closer to airbus. the company i worked for couldnt get theor ---- together quick enough so they closed and i went to work on cars. i wish i was still doing it though. it was a lot of fun
08-29-2008, 08:12 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Originally Posted by PhilStubbs
i was trying to get into programing myself. i started taking a night class that had me using manual mills and lathes. i also got a job at a machine shop at the same time so i could put my schooling to use, but the company put all their eggs in one basket(BE aerospace/airbus) and they moved to england to be closer to airbus. the company i worked for couldnt get theor ---- together quick enough so they closed and i went to work on cars. i wish i was still doing it though. it was a lot of fun
Thats the story of machinists its just unstable work.
08-29-2008, 08:21 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Originally Posted by PhilStubbs
i was trying to get into programing myself. i started taking a night class that had me using manual mills and lathes. i also got a job at a machine shop at the same time so i could put my schooling to use, but the company put all their eggs in one basket(BE aerospace/airbus) and they moved to england to be closer to airbus. the company i worked for couldnt get theor ---- together quick enough so they closed and i went to work on cars. i wish i was still doing it though. it was a lot of fun
Look the machines I ran:
Running 8-spindle machine, making 16 parts, One Airbus engine mount in two pices.
08-29-2008, 08:28 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
Originally Posted by vadimkaG
Cool. You know haw to run cnc's or how to do program editing?
Nope I run old school machining equipment its the only stuff a white trash man needs
cnc machines make alot of money in the field your in they dont make ---- in the honda field not enough money and china owns 99 percent of honda owners wallets
08-30-2008, 07:02 PM
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Re: Want to buy a TOP MOUNT
sorry about the topic change but do you still rock those oczc stickers?
