Well, in the last week, I've made 194 parts, only one ending up in the scrap bin, and that due to a broken tap, nothing wrong with the milling. The parts are coming off absolutely consistent, and the finish is consistently excellent. So far I'm getting these ignition kits done faster than I dared hope! In fact, this build is 44 kits, and I'm getting it done faster than I did last time, when I built only 25 kits. Much of that is, no doubt, due to the fact that the G-code is stable, but the reliability of the machine also helps - I have had *zero* problems!
The new coolant system is working really well, except for the difficulty of getting all the chips through the little 3" drain. Otherwise, the chip "filter" is doing a great job, and pump is doing an admirable job of clearing chips from the work. I only have to go in and clear the chips with an air hose when doing finishing on parts that are close together - the "hair" that's generated is just too much for the coolant to clear fully.
Sooooo.... Am I the only one here actually making anything?? What are the rest of you doing with your machines? :-)
Regards,
Ray L.