CNC Shop Tour: Chem Flowtronics' Journey

This week, I toured Chem Flowtronics and spoke with Kevin Mooney to explore his journey in business, from crafting specialty process equipment to the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Kevin shares insights into the company’s history, their state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and the principles that drive their success in industries like chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech. Whether you're curious about precision CNC manufacturing or interested in entrepreneurial stories, this is a must-watch! https://www.chemflowtronics.com/index.html - [email protected] Equipment Featured in the Shop: - Trak Lathe - Trak Knee Mill - Samsung Lathe - Samsung Mill with 4th Axis - Haas VF5 - Hass ST35Y - Welding Equipment - Tumbling and Surface Finishing Equipment Products Offered by Chem Flowtronics: - Sight flow indicators and level gauges - Mixers and Agitators - Sanitary Process equipment - CBD Process equipment - PTFE lined valves and reflux splitters - Condensers and specialty designs - Process Equipment 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Do you recommend entrepreneurship? 4:13 - Products they make 5:20 - Campro Plug 5:52 - Nasty company split 6:26 - systems work 6:58 - Career Journey, prior company 8:00 - Facility tour 8:22 - Cosen CNC saw, starting CNC 10:30 - Welding area, finishing, Proto Trak Lathe 11:35 - Samsung Lathe, Haas ST35Y, mill with 4th, Knee Mill 13:38 - Rich - shop manager, process overview 17:10 - Favorite Tools 19:06 - Chip Evacuation in Haas Mill and Lathe 20:04 - Tooling talk 22:52 - Rich's background and thoughts on machining career 26:24 - Business transition 27:30 - Failed business deals 31:18 - China's rise 32:36 - Pharma fluctuation and re-shoring 33:42 - Rare earth mining 35:05 - Making a part for a spy plane 37:04 - product examples - Level gauges, sight flows