How Clean Should Your Machine Shop Be? | 06

09/17/24 • 73 min

TOPICS:

Cleaning and Organizing Your Machines Shop
Coolant Tank Maintenance
Using Social Media to Grow Your Shop
Lead Time Estimation

Ever struggled with keeping your machine shop efficient and profitable?
Join Patrick, Cameron, and Bradley in this packed episode of The Impractical Machinists podcast as they discuss everything from essential cleaning and organizing strategies to the power of social media in driving business.
Learn how to accurately estimate lead times, manage workloads with ERP systems, and handle unexpected client requests. Gain valuable insights into personal experiences, the importance of written processes, and the role of workforce training in optimizing shop floor operations.
Plus, a special shout-out to Shopfloor Coffee for their contributions to workforce development!

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TOPICS:

Cleaning and Organizing Your Machines Shop
Coolant Tank Maintenance
Using Social Media to Grow Your Shop
Lead Time Estimation

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Main Topics:

Why Manual Machines Still Matter
New vs. Used Machines
Hidden Startup Costs
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TOPICS:
IMTS Recap
Fixture Design
Tool Holders
Rising Machines and Tooling Costs
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In this episode of the Impractical Machinist Podcast, Patrick, Cameron, and Bradley get real about some of the most pressing questions machinists face today.
Whether you’re looking to save time on the shop floor or just curious about why machining is getting so expensive, this episode is full of practical advice, industry insights, and a few laughs along the way.