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Former NASA Machinist's CNC SHOP TOUR | Gabsa Precision

https://gabsaprecisionmachine.com/. Join us for a tour of Gabsa Precision, a CNC machine shop owned by Tom Gabsa. Tom shares his incredible journey, from working at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, crafting parts for the space station and Mars rovers, to taking a leap of faith and starting his own business. Hear about the challenges and triumphs of building a shop from scratch, including funding it by dissolving 401ks and taking out loans. Tom discusses his niche in the machining world: low-quantity, high-complexity jobs with challenging materials like titanium and G10, the kind of work larger shops often avoid. He walks us through his equipment, including his Mazak VCU 400 5-axis mill (his first machine!), a DN Solutions DNM 5700, and a Haas VF2SSYT with a 4th axis. He also shares his thoughts on Mastercam vs Fusion 360, the pros and cons of different CNC controls (Haas, Mazatrol, Fanuc), and his go-to tooling brands like Helical, Harvey, and Iscar. Beyond the machines, Tom talks about the sacrifices and long hours required to achieve his dream, the support of his wife, and the satisfaction of seeing a project through from start to finish. He even shows off his Epilog laser engraver/cutter, a serendipitous acquisition that opens up new possibilities. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in CNC machining, entrepreneurship, or the fascinating world of precision manufacturing. If you're within a few hours of Allentown, PA and want to show off your shop, reach out to me in the comments! 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Career path and business overview 3:52 - Working for NASA 4:04 - Campro Plug 4:27 - Working for NASA 7:06 - Starting the shop, upfront cost and risk, niche 11:54 - Campro Plug - CPV1050B 14:08 - Mazak VCU400 5 Axis, first machine 16:32 - Mastercam vs Fusion 360 cam software 18:00 - DNM 5700 Vertical Machining Center 20:29 - Haas vs Mazatrol vs Fanuc CNC controller 21:15 - How I started in machining industry 22:19 - Haas VF2SSYT Vertical Machining Center w/ 4th axis 25:38 - Sharp Knee Mill - Epilog Laser, Co2 and Fiber 28:10 - Tooling talk, Helical, Harvey, Iscar 32:49 - Screw Type Compressor - Chicago Pneumatic 34:27 - Deltronics, ID Micrometer 36:11 - Living room 37:06 - NASA memorabilia, NASA mission 39:41 - Do you recommend starting shop?