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Rant: My tool offset routine shift after a costly mistake
For a long time, I thought checking tool offsets before each run was just extra work. Then, I rushed a stainless steel job and skipped the offset check. The parts came out undersized, and the customer almost canceled the order. I spent a full day remaking the batch and apologizing. Now, I never start without confirming offsets, and it keeps jobs on track. What small steps have you added to your process after learning the hard way?
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jones.faith6d ago
Wait, they almost canceled the whole order? That’s wild over one skipped check. I’d be sweating bullets fixing that mess.
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simonk987d ago
What made you rush that stainless job in the first place? Was it a deadline pressure thing or just an off day?
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