I Raced a $600,000 CNC Machine

Taking on a part that was most definitely meant for CNC seems like a good way to spend a week at the mill. But where’s the fun unless I’m racing an actual CNC machine. Time to put my machines where my mouth is.

#inheritancemachining #machineshop #hobbymachinist

Thank you again to the Micrometer level Patreon members listed at the end of the video!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Feeling Cocky
1:15 Ready... Set... NO
3:27 The Path Less Travelled
4:48 Don't Be a Square
7:22 How Boring
9:00 Sweeping Up
10:44 It's A Clevis, You Beavis
12:26 I Would Never Do That
13:57 What You're All Here For
15:22 The Right Way 'Round
17:26 Angles and Rounds
19:15 Sabatoge
21:06 Now It's A Race
22:18 Two Sides to Every... Part
23:49 DRAMATIC ENDING
25:24 The Results Are In

FAQ
Editing: Final Cut Pro X
Intro Song: Way Back Way Back When (Instrumental Version) - Gamma Skies

This video was sponsored by Brilliant.

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[FormulaKentucky]

We here at Formula Kentucky would like to thank Brandon and Machine Time for machining our uprights this year. They do amazing work and their generosity helps us more than they can imagine. Generous people in the community are what allows us to succeed and we couldn’t be more appreciative.

[MadMathMike]

Everyone needs to pause at 6:25 to appreciate this Calendar. It's hard to pick a favorite between "Book Sniffing" and the recurring "Pretend To Be Napping". 😂

[AnOrbCorp]

As a member of an FSAE Team from Germany myself I have to thank you so much for doing this. Without people like you our cars would be nothing but a 3D model and a dream. Really appreciate the work you do. Take care

[ifohancroft]

It would have been cool to include the measuring of both parts and checking them against the given tolerances.

[harpie]

I'm recovering from a stroke right now, and can't get out in my shop. Your videos are keeping me sane, and helping me imagine getting back to work. Thank you!

[actionman]

I can't imagine the level of concentration you have to maintain over 23 machining hours, knowing that the slightest error could junk this part.
You have my highest appreciation of the machinists art!

[threeriversforge]

I think the real lesson here is the importance of networking and maintaining relationships. Great work on all counts.

[WatchWesWork]

I'm getting cold sweats remembering trying to mill an FSAE upright on an ancient Emco F1 CNC training mill using a Windows 95 version of MasterCAM and drip feeding it over RS232. We quickly gave up and cut them from foam for an investment casting, which also didn't work. I ended up welding them up from steel tubing.

[swampy]

99% of the time I have no idea what you are talking about as I have never touched a lathe but I love watching your videos. Your sense of humour and your attention to detail are brilliant.

[spdcrzy]

"Spreadshirt", "Adhesive Portal", "Yoga with Zebras", "Water the Driveway", "Clown Shoe Fitting" LMAO
But somehow the funniest of all of these is "Chamfer the Pillow"

[Marko_Tausanovic]

I am part of a Serbian FS team, and we JUST finished our upright, and this video drops, insane. Thanks for a great video!

[toblexson]

A great video and a good looking result. This shows exactly why manual milling tends to be used for one-off parts, but CNC rapidly pays off as soon as you add repeats. Which is good because with the cost of CNC machines, tooling and software, you need to be running through a lot of production to start getting your money back.

[Nordern]

It really blows my mind what complex geometry you are able to create with manual machines! We never did anything remotely complex in machineshop classes, really wish we did

[mj_slender]

Thank you for your time that you donated to that cause. As a machinist of 34 years, I must say I truly enjoy watching your content and honestly have picked up a few good ideas. The saying never to old or proud to learn. If you think you are then it's time to give it up. Thanks for all you do my friend. Prayers and thoughts.

[AaronBroce]

Member of BYU FSAE here! This is our first year back in the competition since a win in 2012, and fully electric this year! CNC uprights are our last part needed for suspension

[fuhrermk]

27:25 nothing beats the normal millig .. but the cnc is good for mass production

[corybryant]

I'm a cnc mill guy and I love watching the manual machining channels. I learn alot of different ways to process parts. I recently found your channel. I am definitely a fan.

[Core]

26:18 I like the sticker "DO NOT" :D

[marcsimonsen]

I too, participated in FSAE, albeit the hybrid version. I can remember knocking those parts out, working to optimize each component of the vehicle, one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[Lewakaassemme]

I immediately recognized the finished part in the thumbnail, as I was the one for two years to design this exact piece for my team's racecars! All of those are only driving around, because many generous sponsors manufactured A LOT. Greetings from Germany!