Starting A Machine Shop In 2025: High Level CNC Programmer Guide

In this video we break down the basic concepts of starting A machine shop as a High level CNC Programmer.

We go through concepts such as, Structuring an LLC Business entity.
Business Insurances.
How to open a business bank account.
Financing a new machine or buying a used machine.
The process of transporting a cnc machining center and personally handling the logistics.
Renting a forklift and placing the CNC Machine on your garage floor.

We then go through the process of finding work. One method we speak about is the Xometry partner network. We also briefly go through how to structure a sales funnel with a website, cold emails, cold calls, and door to door.

We slightly mention subjects like Shop floor processes and flow, documentation, heat number traceability, Ect...

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[jacobhermosillo]

To be honest, you're the only one I've seen so far dive into sales funnels as you walk thru how to start a shop. I feel like you're really pointing people in the right direction here. I appreciate the content, dude!

[makealready]

I’ve been watching every video of yours. You’re the reason i filed my LLC the other day and signed up for xometry… Waiting on stock to come in for the test part at the moment. Thanks for inspiring

[Phiz]

Wish I had you and your advice back in 2020. Would have saved me a lot of headaches!

[fab_tastic]

If you’re starting out, it’s hard to beat haas financing, can be as low as 0 percent most of the time with a good down payment for the unit, by the time you factor in the 25 ish percent you’ll get charged in financing a syil plus the end buy out it ends up being a wash or cheaper for a haas similar sized. Syil is a great unit and I almost did that route myself! But lots of options out there to think about!

[Kunkex]

Really nice video!
Good luck with your company in 2025🙂

[PavelPeikov]

Great Video! I was wondering if there are any good business models that start with much less expensive equipment that can help lead up to buying a professional machine?

[shaunybonny]

Beware of some sellers on bidspotter. Had one that would only allow one specific rigger to go into their facility. And guess what, that rigger wanted something crazy like $1500 to load a small old jig boring machine onto a trailer outside. 🤷‍♂️.

[JATINKABURE]

What is the machine hour rate in your country

[masonkubecka]

If you don’t mind me asking. Did you quit your day job yet? If so how long before you did?