Tour of the AREX Defense Factory in Slovenia

During my visit to Slovenia, I had a chance to tour the AREX Defense factory in Šentjernej. I came away really impressed by the quality and the breadth of operations that the factory performs in-house. They have only been making their own handgun designs for about 5 years, but they have been a subcontractor making parts for other big-name companies (like FN) for decades.

[PolenarTactical]

Amazing video!
I have been to this factory hundred times already but the way you articulate and explain complex manufacturing processes just makes it very enjoyable to watch :D

[BlackBladeGroM]

The subtle background Ziga adds a layer of hilarity to this completely serious, very educational video, without detracting from the core content or inducing cringe, like some gun-tubers. Well done.

[marvindebot]

They make their own tooling? Wow, I'm very impressed. The fact they do their own poloymer parts is impressive enough but to make the moulds and the stamping dies is quite impressive and the amount of top line gear is amazing, this is about as modern as a firearms factory gets.

Very interesting as I've never seen anything from this factory before.

[akmjolnir-vr]

The AREX factory reminds me about people like to knock Ruger for its Fuddy tendencies (however fair), but they are one of the few firearm manufacturers that have the ability to do ALL processes in-house, from their own foundry/heat-treating/tool & die manufacturing to finished machining, as well as the sub-contracting that they also do for MANY other firearms companies, and precision parts for other industries.

[smuglord]

any company willing to allow IAN to take a tour through their factory is a company with big balls and deservedly so.

[stevecascaden]

As a retired machinist, I was really impressed with the factory tour. And all the in house steps that they do there. Especially them making their own injection molding dies. Loved this video!

[jakesteger]

This is one of your best videos to be honest. So neat to see behind the scenes of some lesser known manufacturers. All the work being done in house sounds like they work hard and are dedicated to truly making "their own" product. Thanks Ian!

[CDNcatskinner]

I heard the term “cold hammer forged” but never really knew how it was done. Thank you, learned something new today

[jameskilpatrick]

Ian's familiarity with machine shop equipment and processes really makes this video a cut above. You can tell he knows what he's looking at, and understands the various processes, at least superficially. I mean, he's geeking out over an interesting chip removal system, lol. Great content, and a really cool factory there in Slovenia!

[Schrodingers_kid]

I love how Ziga is always walking awkwardly in the background

[hhhhhhyy]

When Ian was showing the steps of barrel production the cameraman did an excellent job of not showing what Ian was pointing at.

[cosmicatrophy]

Seeing Ian's enthusiasm for CNC machining was a bit of a morale boost. Being a CNC operator, most days I just feel like hanging myself lol

[michaelwhite]

The excitement on Ian’s face when he’s explaining the machines is awesome!

[ryanramsey]

hey Ian orthopedic cnc machinist here. I'm really impressed on your knowledge of different manual and cnc controlled machines. We use mostly mori seki machines. I work for one of the world's largest medical brands and Arex has better tech on house than we do.

[avr]

IAN, I know youtube hates your videos with ever increasing Ebenezerness. I just want to say, (British person here) that your ART is the ultimate in quality, and quite possibly the closest I will ever get to any of the featured articles. I have seen each and every one of your videos, many more than twice, and regularly stop everything I'm doing to watch your latest upload.
You know very well how much love and appreciation there is for you in this world, still, I thank you sincerely, and ask that you never stop uploading to youtube what you can (and they allow).
I am not currently in a position to contribute financially, but as soon as I am, you are first on my list of two. (C&Rsenal is 2nd)
Your channel is beloved by so many, because of you. Thank you very much.
Yours simpingly,
Alex.

[margera]

I am a Wire EDM Programmer and operator and i always get excited when i see people talking about them. Amazing machines!

[robinblackmoor]

When I was younger I started out in a factory. We did not make guns, but we used a lot of the same processes, and older versions of this machinery. I wonder if your viewers that are not tool and die makers or machinists really get how impressive it is that they do so much work in house making the tools to make the guns? This is an amazing place.

[ABCKorpi]

Watching this as a CNC machinist myself plus Ians great performance at Lynx brutality with one of their pistols makes me seriously consider picking up an Arex Delta.

[lairdcummings]

Actually, it's the tool room that impresses me most.
They have (almost) full control over product from the most basic steps to finishing.

[shakie]

Ian does “How it’s made”. Honestly cool to see the guts of an actual manufacturer