Collecting wisdom from top machinists:
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Workflow Hacks: Batch nesting, job queuing, fixture presets.
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Toolpath Strategies: Adaptive clearing, high‑feed milling, rest machining.
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Workholding Tricks: Flip‑jig methods, modular fixturing, custom clamps.
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Maintenance Shortcuts: Quick‑swap dust shoes, on‑machine greasing, daily checklists.
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Finishing Techniques: Light passes, polishing bit usage, deburring nests.
Implement even a handful of these tips and watch productivity skyrocket.