Who works in manufacturing. programming or machining

[skywalker4]

I have been a machinist for 22 years, now moved into programming with smart cam for two years

[Thad92]

I do it all, programming is my favorite but i also do my own setups and running the machine.

[KH0UJ]

I love custom CAMs, like a spindle commander, AutoCAM bores me, though im still on my second year of experience now on CNC`s but I can safely say on any CNC job you throw at me I can make it for you, it does`nt matter anymore if it`s stainless steel to wood, anyone noticed on china carbide bits are harder than US made carbide bits? last time I used US made carbide bits I resharpen every three days but now on the cheap china carbide bits I resharpen every two weeks? anyone noticed it?

[Thad92]

I am impressed by the German tooling, Guhring in specific.

[beispiel]

I want to go back to sweeping chips next, but I can't pay my bills that way anymore.

[CNCJoseph]

I do it all daily. I started machining in the early 90's, took a break while getting an engineering degree, and am happy to be back at it.