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The Impractical MachinistsAuthor: Practical Machinist
Welcome to The Impractical Machinists, a podcast for machinists who are creative, innovative and a cut above the rest. Join hosts Bradley, Cameron, and Patrick as they discuss everything from CNC machining, tool innovations, shop floor challenges, business strategies, and the latest trends and techniques shaping the industry. Our episodes provide valuable insight and actionable tips from real machinists that you can apply in your own shops. Whether youre a veteran machinist or just starting out, tune in and turn up the productivity on your machining operations. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How One Guy Built a Movement… and Triggered the Internet | 44
Episode 44
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
If you've spent any time in online machining communities, you know the name. Titan Gilroy has been one of the most talked-about — and most polarizing — figures in online machining for over a decade. Whether you're a fan or a skeptic, there's no question he's had an impact on how a generation of machinists learned the trade.We sit down with Titan for a long, unscripted conversation that covers a lot of ground. We hear how he got into machining, how he built and ran a shop doing aerospace and subsea work, and how that eventually led to what Titans of CNC is today. We dig into the technical stuff too — speeds and feeds, CAM software, five-axis strategy, fixturing, and what he actually thinks separates a good machinist from a great one.We also get into the business side: landing customers, negotiating contracts, running multiple shifts, and what he'd tell a shop that's been around for years but can't seem to move forward.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:03:14 – Titan's Story00:34:51 – Landing Big Customers: How Titan Got Into SpaceX & Aerospace00:49:20 – Titans of CNC Academy & Teaching Five-Axis in High Schools01:01:32 – Advice for the Veteran Machinist Who's Hit the Ceiling01:09:00 – CAM Software Debate01:49:22 – Running a Profitable ShopLearn more about TITANS OF CNC hereor follow them on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn🔔 Subscribe, Rate, and Review to never miss an episode. Your feedback helps us bring you the content you love!Drop your comments or topic ideas in the forum.Or listen to our podcast on YouTubeConnect with the hosts on Instagram:Patrick Mcclintock: IG or PM@Job Shopper TNCameron Graves: IG or PM@MachiningiscoolBradley Thomas: IG or PM@MarvelThanks for listening!!!
