How To Master The ART of Machining Plastics

Using our Doosan DNM 5700L and our Kennametal Tools, Titan shows us how to machine Delrin Plastic like a Pro!

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[DanielRivera-phee]

Hello everyone, my name is Daniel and I follow you from Mexico.
I am completely grateful to this industry for everything it has given me, this industry has taught me many things, from the technical (every day we can learn something new) as well as life itself. This industry taught me that you always have to take care of the details (such as the notes on the drawings).It taught me that nothing is "big" or "small" it is simply within or out of tolerance (as in the society). It also taught me that sometimes you are going to make mistakes and that it is part of the job (as in football matches you don't always win) but you always have a second chance to improve and give your best. It has also taught me how to solve problems and that is the biggest lesson.

My job has taken me too meet people from all over the world, so the need to communicate is bigger every time. That is why I am currently taking English classes so I apologize to everyone if it has been difficult to read me.

I think the dllrs building is 4.570in tall

[marktatara]

Manufacturing has changed my life in ways I couldn’t even imagine. Over ten years ago I was fighting addiction that I never thought was possible. It ruled my life. I got a job in manufacturing and found something to focus my life on. Something important. I slowly worked my way up to run the shop. In the meantime I also bought a mill working in my dads garage and gaining customers. This helped me break the confines of addiction because I had something I loved and look forward to. I always enjoyed art and creating things. This filled the void I had. This shop got bought out last year and I lost my job, but it was a blessing in disguise. I decided to take my hobby machine shop on full time because I had gained enough customers over the last five years. 9 months ago I bought two new machines and it is going awesome! If you would have asked me 12 years ago that I would have owned all these expensive machines and would have a beautiful family I support I would have called you crazy. I couldn’t even take care of myself. God has blessed me in so many ways. Manufacturing can transform you if you are the creative type, embrace it! Love you guys! As for the guess on the stack. I’m going to guess 4.3116. I have no idea 🤷‍♂️. Hopefully my eye is calibrated lol.

[saschafunk]

In 2012 I started in prototype manufacturing. Before doing this job, I was working in a brewery and sorted bottles by hand. Later a robot did my job and so I was out of work for a while. My father helped me to find a new job in the foundry he worked for many years.
I learned step by step the casting process. The company owner was looking for machinists to operate the new machinery he bought to expand the production capacity. I signed up for a training course and had 6 month of lessons at the vocational academy by full salery. Now 5 years later I operate a lathe and a five axis mill. The company grows and grows.
Every day new parts out of different materials. Every day new challenges. I have only one try, because each piece is an prototype.
Big thanks to my father for changing my live.
The stack of money I think is 175.215 mm in height.
Greetings from Germany.
Best wishes to Titan and his team.

[dwillpickle]

Titan I have been machining for 20 years. It's a constant learning experience. Giving some great advise on plastics. They definitely have there own challenges. Keep spreading that knowledge.

[HenkielCube]

hi Titan.
I work in a company that produces bearings and deals with the improvement of production, because of that I was able to buy my own apartment at the age of 21. i love cnc and one day i will start my own company. Boom
I think it is gonna be 4, 497 inch tall

[s.gregor]

Hi Titan, my name is Shannon Gregor from Chicago, IL & it’s my 11th year working in manufacturing! My father started me in the metrology industry and I have since moved on after 10 years to CNC! Manufacturing allowed me to support myself and my son right out of high school. I was a teen mom and had no degree. Now, I got my Bachelors and am thriving in the industry! Thank you for this opportunity, from a leader like yourself! I’d have to say 4.380” is my guess!

[carlhess]

I have been a master auto tech for over 40 years, in the last 10 years with having access knowledge with machining it is made things so much easier to build and we build things for my audio hobbies in my automotive Hobbies. Without people like your guys, I would be in the dark ages. The things that are possible now and that were not possible in just the last ten years is crazy. Now with even a home shop we are able to design and build things that only Company’s with millions of dollars of equipment were the only ones that could make these type of parts that are needed in my field of hobbies and the field of my lines of work. But now with obtainable equipment with someone at my level in financial means, or lack of financial means. I am now able to make things that were on thinkable in just the last decade. And watching your videos has inspired me and so many other people to be able to do things you could only dream of and not come to life and see the light of the day with our ideas. Thank you and god bless you and your company for sharing your valuable knowledge and insight on how to go into things with machines such as yours. And not make it look so intimidating. God bless you and I’m so happy that you’ve been able to weather all the downs that you’ve gone through in the years and you have over come them with pride. I know this for sure ( the words, Can’t, never, and why would we even try. Don’t exist in you Vocabulary

[Andyhoots]

4.4362 should be about the correct thickness! I’m 35yrs old. I grew up in the manufacturing industry with my grandpa and father being small business owners in the manufacturing and remanufacturing business. I have lived thru the ups and downs as a kid growing up with parents running a small business in the manufacturing industry. Last year I started my own manufacturing business. I just purchased my first cnc a few months back as well as taking the academy. I have used manual mills for the last few years. I started a gunsmithing business here in Tennessee. I’m excited for the future. I love metal working, designing, and making new parts. The cnc mill will be a great help for my first business. 4.4362 thickness!

[tmoney]

Titan, 2 years ago I ran away from home with nothing. I was a dumb kid at the time, and I knew nothing, had no skills, and had no money. A family member was nice enough to offer me a job at a machine shop he worked with. I started out sweeping floors and filling coolant tanks. Soon enough, I started to learn more about how to operate CNCs and the manufacturing process. Now, I'm a machinist apprentice. Learning to program CNC machines has been one of the best things to happen to me. I'll be sure to remember that neat plastic trick. Also, I'd say that fat stack ya got there is about 4.510 inches. Thanks alot for all you guys do!

[markwidell]

Titan I have been in manufacturing since I graduated high school in 1993. Working in manufacturing has not always been glorious but since college was not in the cards I stuck it out. Learning to run multiple machines and assembly. Working in manufacturing over the past 28 years has allowed me to raise my family in a safe area, clothe them and feed them and get them through high school and into college. I was able to give them what I couldn’t have. I am blessed to have had the opportunities given to me. And at 47 yes old I’m in classes at our local community college trying to learn and get better. Love your channel. I’m guessing the stack of $1.00’s is 5.8764”
Keep the videos coming.

[guillermomartinez]

I’m currently 22 years of age. I started of as a welder in the iron work industry from the I got certified. Despite my age I moved on to becoming a semi truck trailer assembly job where I picked up more of a tooling trait. I am currently working in the aerospace industry. I started at this job as a welder then moved on to tooling and now I am a conventional machinist. As of right now I run the Bridgeport and the lathe, I picked up on the trait pretty quick. If it wasn’t for your videos I wouldn’t have been able to pick up a lot of little tricks or skills that you guys demonstrate. It literally feels like I’m in a machinist school. I’m currently on my way to moving on to the cnc and I’m very excited . Again because of these videos I know it will help me to move further. This trait actually makes me happy and look forward to what else I can learn. I live in a apartment with my daughter and girlfriend if it wasn’t for this job I wouldn’t be where I’m at right now, I am extremely grateful. As for my guess I will say 4.36. Thank you guys so much

[dmartin]

I am a 4th generation machinist who has been machining for over 20 years now. My grandfather started his own company back in 1975. After working for Gray Tool Company, he decided he wanted to start his own company. One where we treat our employees like family and not just another number. The first six months he was working two jobs, so during the day he would have my grandmother rough in parts and he would come home and finish them. By 1978 all four of his sons were in the shop learning the trade. In the 1980’s during the oil crash things got bad, but our family pushed through and survived. In the mid-90’s my father and uncle took over the business. Around 2000 my dad let me run my first machine! It was a 1954 Hole Wizard drill press that we still have today. I got to drill (12x) 1-3/8” holes into flanges. By 2005 I was running our big CNC mill. It was a Doosan Puma V-60 prototype. It had 45hp Cat50 spindle, and boy that baby could hog in its day! After years of learning the CNC machines, I got my chance to get into the programming room. I was so excited that I finally had the ability and the power to build programs to push these machines to places we had never taken them! Since then, we have advanced our shop with major upgrades like 1000psi machines, CNC saws, de-vibe bars, all sorts of modern cutting tools, and even a shop system that helps us control the jobs from Estimating to final shipping. It has been a wild ride, but I have made a lot of family over the years. The only thing that hurts is the way the economy is head. My hope is that we can survive through this time. We are down to 7 employees now, but we are still have positive months rolling in.

I’m very thankful to you guys and what you do. I hope you inspire a new generation of machinist through your channel!

Guess: 5.0525” or 128.335MM

[peterdodich]

Titan, always like your approach to teaching machining. I’m 57 yrs. Old and have been machining parts since I was 7 years old in my dads shop (Lake County Tool Works ) in Gurnee Illinois. When I graduated from college at WSU I went to work with my father machining parts on all manual equipment except for an automatic drill press that had peck feed drilling. I help run that business for twelve years. Then my wife for over 31 years were blessed with 3 children. One set of twins. One of the twins was born with special needs.

[jasonl.]

Hello. My story is as follows. I was born and raised in Terrell Texas. I went to the Marinesand worked on F-18s in 2003 and got out in 2008. I started in rubber manufacturing and slowly worked my way up to welder, then maintenance mechanic, and then engineer. I started dabbling in the art of machining a few years back. Everything from rubber to welding to engineering and machining got me to the point I'm at now. I make molds and tooling for companies affiliated with the aerospace community and rubber manufacturing. It has been an unreal experience but ask anyone who knows me! I love machining and what you can create. I don't view what I do as job. I enjoy everyday doing it and have no plans to stop. I'm hoping to continue and grow and take on more eventually. I watch alot of your videos and learned alot of things from you guys. I appreciate that more than you know. 4.380 is my guess.

[isorokudono]

I only began doing work on CNC 3 years ago. I've worked in manufacturing before. Made stuff for the Military. Mobile machine shops, kitchens, laundry/shower units for the Army/Marine Corps. Shop containers for the Navy. Nothing really to do with machining. I work in a machine shop in the Marijuana industry, STM CANNA. My teacher took a chance on me, one of the things he told me first is that with this Machinist CARREER, we would be able to work until we're old men. Thanks Sonny. Thank you Titan. That stack is about 5.375 tall.

[emilliagraham]

I was a stay at home mom for 12 years and finally took the leap of leaving an abusive marriage. I had to find a career that I could support my kids with. Took a manual machining class and was lucky enough to convince Teraflex to hire me even though I had very little work experience. I wanted to make myself more valuable at work to be more than just an operator and cried when I found you guys because I could learn for free. Been a year and a half in the industry and I have made 8$ in raises just because of what I have learned here. Still have a lot to learn but I am still absolutely loving this field. Thank you for offering such a valuable service! You have truly been a huge influence in my life.

As for the stack I would say it is 4.5 inches

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[leylanicarstens]

I started machining freshman in the machining program at my high school and loved it. Because of Covid we could no longer learn in person (this was Junior year) so I found a machining internship near me at Loper Machine. I learned so much during that time. When I completed the internship they hired me(this was last summer). That was probably my favorite summer yet. In the fall senior year began. Our previous teacher had left the previous year, so we had a rotation of substitutes who nothing about machining. So, I took it upon myself to teach the entire course to all grade levels )9th, 10th, 11th and 12th). This has been the best school year ever. I love teaching all the students and bettering our machining program. My efforts have been noticed by many teachers and administrative staff and they are hiring me to teach starting this fall! I would have never thought I could land a spot teaching right out of high school! I am really looking forward to it.
I am guessing the stack is 4.4125

[christianmeza]

Iv been manual machining for over 25 years. I took CNC classes 20 years ago & never had the chance at my company to y it Dr and master it. Seeing your in depth videos Iv been impassioned to learn again and finally be A CNC machinist. My family has appreciated my career in this industry. I want to do so much more for them when I take the next step. 6.79

[gablesman]

Manufacturing has changed my life because it has given me a goal on what I want to do in my life and how I want to grow as a skilled machinist. I am a junior in high school that works on my own projects in my school's machine shop, (Daniel Franks's old shop) and design my projects. For example, I’m working on my eagle scout project and the parts needed for it would be impossible without the ability to design and machine them with the HAAS VF-2 or the plasma cutter. I love this industry because of the people in it and how they are willing to help teach and help me learn to become better at machining as a skill. And as far as the measurement of the money I got 4.7501 inches

[chikivikingo]

Hi Titan, i'm from Argentina. I started following in Argentina. Today I live in chicago Illinois, you changed my life because I learned a lot of your experience. Now i am running a HAAS machine my first project was M1 titan. Your videos are really helpful, thanks.