SHOP TOUR | Motive Machine Works

https://www.motivemachineworks.com/ In this video, we take you inside Motive Machine Works LLC, a CNC machine shop founded by David Smith, a Pennsylvania College of Technology graduate with a passion for precision machining. David left his job without a safety net, betting everything on his dream of running a machine shop. We’ll explore his journey in the industry, how he built his shop from the ground up, and the machines and tooling that make it all possible. Motive Machine Works – In-House Equipment: 🔹 2019 Doosan DNM 4500 – Vertical Machining Center (31.7” X 17.1” Y 21” Z) 🔹 2020 Doosan DNM 4500 – Vertical Machining Center (31.7” X 17.1” Y 21” Z) 🔹 2021 Doosan Lynx 2100LYB – Turning Center (Live Milling, Y-Axis, 8” Chuck) 🔹 2022 Doosan SVM 4100 – Vertical Machining Center (30” X 16” Y 20” Z) 🔹 7 X 12 Horizontal Bandsaw 🔹 Fusion 360 CAD/CAM If you're interested in CNC machining, manufacturing innovation, or starting your own shop, this video is for you! Drop a comment below if you have any questions, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more CNC content! 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Services Overview 2:35 - Enjoyable parts of owning the shop 4:44 - Business progression 4:56 - Campro Open House Plug 5:20 - Work life balance 6:09 - Do you recommend starting a shop? 7:08 - Quitting job and starting shop 8:02 - DNM4500 Vertical Machining Center, Renishaw Probing 10:38 - Second DNM4500 10:58 - Campro User Testimonial 11:41 - Second DNM4500, machine standardization 14:29 - DN SVM4100 Vertical Machining Center, chip evac issues 16:57 - Lynx 2100LY Twin Spindle Lathe, Bar puller 21:06 - Spindle liner hack 22:47 - Gauge pin set and organization 24:26 - Coolant distribution system, Mixtron 27:13 - New AC units 29:04 - Tooling talk/tips 35:21 - Tool Boss Cabinet 38:01 - 3D printer 38:47 - Material storage, Chip Vacuum, Dog, Compressor