CNC Underground: Afterhours

11. Shop Pranks, Machine Crashes, and CAM Secrets - Inside Manufacturing with Josh Weis

07 Jan 2026

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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. ———Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-urbans-msed-433149166/ Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-casanova-m-ed-868094349/Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-weis-0a7345345/———Join CNC Underground Newsletter! https://swiy.co/cncundergroundJoin CNC Underground — the go-to weekly newsletter read by 6,000+ elite machinists and programmers. Get cutting-edge tips, tooling strategies, CAM shortcuts, and industry updates in one tight, no-fluff email.————About Midwest CAM Solutions:Midwest CAM Solutions is the world’s largest GibbsCAM reseller, helping manufacturers boost productivity with expert CAM software solutions, training, and support.Learn more at: http://www.midwestcamsolutions.com—————————————————————————————————

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CNC Underground: Afterhours

11. Shop Pranks, Machine Crashes, and CAM Secrets - Inside Manufacturing with Josh Weis

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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