fixture for truing the bore of a hyd cylinder rod eye

[Toolmaker51]

Agreed, getting jobs out is what keeps shops afloat.
But The key is in planning how best to accomplish the task with equipment on hand causes issues. Too much reliance for 'we always did it this way'. A commercial entity should look for improvements, even being incremental, to have some kind of competitive edge. Old ways don't offer pay increases to employees, causing turnover and delivery interruptions. It restricts daily output regardless. Worst is probably when rush jobs come in; vice ability completing them in regular hours yet charge the OT premium for rapid service.

Need proof?
Right here in HMT.net. I'm positive the majority aren't operated for profit, yet look to improve on how they do work.

[Frank S]

Agreed, getting jobs out is what keeps shops afloat.
But The key is in planning how best to accomplish the task with equipment on hand causes issues. Too much reliance for 'we always did it this way'. A commercial entity should look for improvements, even being incremental, to have some kind of competitive edge. Old ways don't offer pay increases to employees, causing turnover and delivery interruptions. It restricts daily output regardless. Worst is probably when rush jobs come in; vice ability completing them in regular hours yet charge the OT premium for rapid service.

Need proof?
Right here in HMT.net. I'm positive the majority aren't operated for profit, yet look to improve on how they do work.

Must be one of the reasons why I am constantly on the prowl for equipment.

[Toolmaker51]

Must be one of the reasons why I am constantly on the prowl for equipment.

Also convenient we have different connections, and hopeful end results. Staying within boundaries of my property lines is an exasperation too; hindrance of calculable restrictions. Very careful delegating floor space. What's there, is well proportioned to each other, based on workspaces I've been in over the years.

Speaking of which, are any members within 3-400 miles of Kansas City; equipped minimally with a
Bridgeport sized CNC, 2 or 3 axis. I have vise fixtures built for this job, suitable for Kurt style jaws.
or
40 ton + ironworker with a 20" fixturing table or Strippet/ Roper-Whitney single end fabricator
or
a clean running CNC laser burn table

I need 660+ obround slots for 1/4" or 5/16" 2 or 3 inches long CTC, for carriage bolt heads in 220 parts; clean 10 gauge HRPO 2.5" X 14.5". There will be corresponding bolt holes in 220 matching parts. These are brackets to suspend electrical wireway from the over head so I can begin wiring the building. I expect to compensate for using or aiding the job in your shop. They are packed, ready for me to load and transport.