Why Fixtures Matter...and Why Machines Has Gotten So Expensive? | 07 - podcast episode cover

Why Fixtures Matter...and Why Machines Has Gotten So Expensive? | 07

Oct 01, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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Episode description

TOPICS:

IMTS Recap
Fixture Design
Tool Holders
Rising Machines and Tooling Costs

When is it worth taking the time to design a fixture, and when should you just clamp and go? And why are machines getting more and more expensive nowadays?
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.

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