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Workflow Wednesday: Stop Wasting Spindle Time! Optimizing Tool Changes, Part Loading, & CNC Upgrades

Welcome to the channel! In this in-depth video, we move past just G-code and talk about the business of machining. Every machine shop owner and CNC programmer faces the same crucial question: How do I maximize machine utilization and profit? We're diving deep into the critical factors that dictate your bottom line, examining the true costs and gains of putting more parts in a machine and upgrading your hardware. 📈 Key Areas We Analyze: Cycle Time (The Core): We'll break down the traditional definition of cycle time and discuss how optimizing feed rates and toolpaths might not be the largest area for efficiency improvement. The Hidden Killers: We'll analyze the non-cutting elements that destroy productivity: Tool Change Time: How modern ATC systems, tool pre-setting, and sister tooling affect your overall parts-per-hour rate. Part Loading/Unloading Time: The trade-off between manually loading a single part vs. using advanced workholding solutions like pallet changers, tombstones, and multi-part fixtures. Should you load one part or ten? The Upgrade Strategy: Where to Invest Next? 4th/5th Axis Mills: Is the jump in complexity and cost worth the gain in single-setup machining? Mill-Turn Machines: The ultimate decision: combining milling and turning. We break down the ROI of a machine that never stops. B-Axis Lathes: Understanding how tilting heads dramatically increases capability and reduces secondary operations. Parts Density Gain/Loss: We model the financial impact of putting more parts in a fixture (tomstone/pallet). While tool change time per part goes down, the risk of a crash goes up. We'll show you the break-even point. 📌 Who Should Watch This? Machine Shop Owners looking to justify a capital investment. Manufacturing Engineers calculating true production costs. CNC Programmers looking for the next career-level skillset. Buy me a beer https://www.jitcadcam.com/products/bu... Website www.jitcadcam.com Email [email protected] Phone Number 1-833-869-3328 Support Email [email protected] Discord Server   / discord   LinkTree linktr.ee/jitcadcam