Jessica Urbans brings together manufacturing engineer Josh Weis from Aurelius Manufacturing for an in-depth, candid conversation about shop life, process changes, and the quirks of CNC culture. Josh shares his upbringing in the machine shop, entry into the world of lathes and mills, and transition into CAM programming. Their exchange covers generational shifts, adapting to new technologies, shop culture, and practical advice for programmers and machinists alike.

Whether you’re on the shop floor or at the engineering desk, you’ll appreciate their honest discussion, including memories from the early days, the evolution of machine capabilities, mill vs lathe debates, CAM adoption, communication between departments, and some light-hearted shop pranks.

This episode also features a round of “Shop Ten Commandments”—guidelines for any programmer to live by. If you’re interested in manufacturing, CNC machining, or shop management, this one is for you.

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