CNC MACHINE SHOP TOUR | Journeyman Machine

Описание: Take a deep dive into Journeyman Machine, a thriving job shop in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin! Join owner Jason Davies as he gives us an exclusive tour of their facility, showcasing the diverse machining centers and lathes that bring blueprints to life.

Discover their impressive lineup, including:
Multiple Campro vertical machining centers, specifically the Campro 1050B (with its high Z-axis travel) and the larger Campro 1600 (a 50 taper machine).
An older, robust Kitamura machining center (a 50 taper workhorse acquired in 2007, now rebuilt).
A Doosan (DN Solutions) single spindle chucker lathe with a 12-inch chuck, and a long-bed lathe capable of turning parts up to 80 inches (2000mm).
A Smart machine with a sub-spindle and live tooling, their newest acquisition for complex, higher-production runs.
A classic, well-maintained horizontal boring bar
A surface grinder (16x30) for precision thickness tolerances on parts like spacers.
Dedicated small machining center cells with bar feeders and chip/parts conveyors for efficient small part production.
A crucial manual mill for quick, simple operations.

Beyond the machines, Jason emphasizes that their most valuable asset is their highly skilled and experienced employees, many with 20-30+ years in the trade. We explore their unique flexible work schedule (4x10s are common) and how they prioritize employee well-being, even avoiding layoffs during slow periods.

The video also touches on:
The impact of tariffs on the industry and material prices (especially aluminum).
Their robust material storage and tooling organization (including a sophisticated MSC Tool Boss for inventory management
Their inspection area featuring a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) for quality control.
The importance of customer relationships and word-of-mouth for acquiring new business.
Advice for aspiring business owners in manufacturing: "Take care of your customers, take care of your employees."

If you're interested in CNC machining, machine shop operations, small business growth, manufacturing processes, metalworking, tooling, automation, or the dedicated people who make it all happen, this video is for you!

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