#What Is CNC Machine Operator

[great-light-5-axis-cnc-machining]

𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞: 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐍𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞?

CNC machining removes material, but does that mean it’s truly "wasting" it? In fact, modern CNC machining processes go to great lengths to minimize waste. Here’s how every inch of material is maximized:

High Precision Machining: Modern 5-axis CNC machines provide precise cutting with fine control over every detail, minimizing unnecessary material removal and ensuring maximum material efficiency.

Recycling and Reuse: Materials like aluminum, steel, and titanium can be recycled, melted down, and repurposed into new parts, significantly reducing waste in the manufacturing process.

CAD/CAM Integration: Advanced computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software help optimize design and cutting paths, ensuring material is used efficiently and reducing the need for extra processing.

Design Flexibility: CNC machining can handle complex geometries, allowing designs to be optimized for material use and reducing waste while maintaining precision.

💡 Why Do So Many Factories Still Use CNC Machining? CNC machining’s benefits go beyond material efficiency, offering several other compelling reasons:

Precision and Reliability: For industries requiring extremely high precision, such as aerospace and medical devices, CNC machining delivers unmatched accuracy and consistency.

Material Versatility: CNC can work with a wide range of materials, including metals and plastics, making it highly versatile across various industries.

Speed and Scalability: CNC machining is ideal for both small batches and large-scale production, quickly producing high-quality parts once set up.

Superior Surface Finish: CNC machining provides excellent surface finishes, often reducing or eliminating the need for additional post-processing, something that 3D printing and other additive methods can’t easily achieve.

CNC machining isn’t just about “subtractive” manufacturing—it maximizes material use while ensuring high quality, efficiency, and precision.

🔧 #CNCmachining | #PrecisionManufacturing | #EfficientProduction What’s your take on the difference between CNC machining and 3D printing in terms of material usage? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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[seat-safety-switch]

At some point you stop collecting tools to make things, and you start collecting tools to make tools. This sickness has struck so many of my friends, and it comes for me now also.

In antiquity, many of our most famous innovators had to build their own tools in order to discover whatever it was they became famous for. Charles Babbage had to invent the interchangeable machine screw, because up until then everyone just made their own crazy types of screw. For this, he was marked for death by at least one machinist, but his sacrifice was all worth it for the ability to pop on down to Home Depot and buy some complete dogshit drywall screws to use to cobble your bumper back on. Is he remembered for this? Not unless you do it.

Nowadays, every kind of tool that can ever be made has been made. Unfortunately, corporate and governmental greedheads don't want to let us have those tools. They ask invasive questions like, "are you really certified to operate a 10kW pulsed cutting laser?" and "do you have a hundred thousand dollars?" We have to make them instead. Of course, I'm not the kind of guy who builds his own CNC machine. No, I have to cobble together something useful from my own raccoon-like hoard of total garbage.

Most of the time, I can toil away in complete anonymity. This time, I regret to inform you, I have really fucked up. When I broke my ratchet at the junkyard last time (by using it as a hammer,) I still needed to make a hammer. I ended up using some of their batteries to stick-weld it to a broken chunk of frame rail, which really stepped up the ol' potency and also made it look like a horrifying movie prop.

Unfortunately the resulting vibe really stuck with a visiting Hollywood producer, who was touring the yard to look for filming locations (and probably a blower motor for his Bentley, judging from the racket it was making.) You can see my cool new Seat Safety Sledge in the latest Disney superhero movie. Getting a job at Disneyland is pretty cool, but they keep telling me that the robots can't cuss. Look, folks, what do you want me to do with this pile of Profane Speak 'n' Spell? Put it back in the dumpster where I found it?

[univac1219]

1962 Mainframe with Bluetooth

This old computer is comprised of four big boxes, three of which are ever actually used.

The UNIVAC 1219. This is the brains of the system. It controls the operations of every other device. This is what I'm referring to when I'm not gesturing to the UNIVAC 1219 as a whole.

The UNIVAC 1540. This is the DDR, or Digital Data Recorder. It holds, writes, and reads the magnetic tape operators load into the machine.

The Digital to Analog Converter. The UNIVAC 1219 was the first digital computer on most U.S. Navy ships, most of which had analog weapons systems. This hulking mass of steel translated the digital signals from the computer to the analog signals of the weapon systems and vice versa in regards to the radar.

The UNIVAC 1532. The I/O console managed the...you guessed it, input and output of the UNIVAC 1219. You can load and punch paper tape for programs more bite-sized than would be used for magnetic tape.

In addition, we have two teletype machines. You can think of them like typewriters that don't receive human input (except the one that can if we want), but instead output what the computer tells it to.  We have a Teletype Corporation teletype that is optimized for character compatability and a Kleinschmidt teletype that is optimized for speed. Both rely on the I/O console to send and receive data.

The real ingenuity begins with the floppy drive. Duane, who's career revolved around this system, developed a way for a floppy drive to imitate the I/O console. The computer thinks it is reading and writing to a paper tape, when it is in fact reading and writing to a 5.25in floppy inside an ancient CNC machine floppy drive.

And this, dear reader, is where the magic happens. This framework was originally built for interfacing with the 1219 via BIN files over Serial port and was easily changed to support BIN files over floppy. Duane has been working on an off adapting our purple converter box with a raspi to let the 1219 read and write BIN files over Bluetooth.

Make no mistake, you cannot simply SSH into this machine as tons of setup and channel changes must be performed to ready it to receive and send data. That being said, I don't see any other UNIVAC mainframes with Bluetooth [or any other running UNIVAC 1219s at all :(], so I will take what I can get.

Can someone tell me how to Tumblr properly?

[witchpassing]

You know what it says in my file?

Lobotomite?

No, not the medical history section. Under "profession."

Guy at the abattoir who bolt-guns the pigs?

Getting colder. It's "obstacle remover".

Bit generic.

I'm generic. Like a simple machine is generic. You know what a simple machine is, don't you?

Yeah, yeah. Levers and shit.

Warm again. Clever girl. Levers and shit, yes, that's it exactly; I am a precision-engineered set of levers, and, as levers do, I create mechanical advantage. I am an efficient system for the conversion of purchasing-power from abstract to concrete, to buy the things that aren't for sale. I am capital, curled into a fist. A CNC-machined platinum knuckleduster.

Sorry, CNC-- you mean, like, rape porn?

Bingo.

Alright. Well. Leaving aside whatever the fuck you mean by that. This is all, I'unno. Really bloody philosophical.

It's just Marx.

It's materialist analysis, is what it is, and you're a jackboot with thumbs.

Mm.

So, what; they give you a lot of that, back in the canning plant? Someone gets minimum wage to read Capital to the freshest batch of scoopjobs?

It doesn't hurt them to let me think, you know. It's good for operations. Keeps the decision-making processes limber.

[lathez]

I fucking hate women on this app. Why are you calling yourself "lathe." A machining tool.

😭 this is my first ever piece of hate mail I'm literally so honored???

I'm a finance operations team lead for a company that manufactures and sells CNC lathe turrets...

Regardless who gaf what people online call themselves...what sorta weirdo behavior.

[forgeline]

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[wheelcnclathe]

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[tallerthantale]

What Does Aziraphale Actually Believe, Part 2: The Veil

This is a series of my takes on what Aziraphale believes through the timeline of the show. It is all my personal interpretation, and I am happy to hear others. You don’t need to read them all in order, but know that I am coming from a perspective on Aziraphale’s machinations that may be difficult for people without a psychology background to follow without the first post as a primer. The quick version is that Aziraphale has a set of beliefs that exist in some form or another within his mind. However, at any given moment, only some of them exist ‘with awareness.’ The context of the moment will determine what lives on the surface and what stays invisible to him.

This post still has a bit of psychology set up to it, but I’m getting a lot more into the details of how everything relates to Aziraphale specifically, and talking about how I apply that understanding to the motivated reasoning Aziraphale demonstrates in Before the Beginning. About 2.6k words. 

In the spicy meta I mentioned how some of Aziraphale's behaviour reminds me of a pattern IRL, where some people want to bottom CNC (consensual non-consent) roleplay, while entertaining a fairly permanent pretense that they don't actually have any desires or want anything in particular. That pretense is about keeping those desires outside of conscious awareness because they conflict with the sense of self. I am repurposing some of my word choices from that discussion and dubbing the walls separating the conscious!Aziraphale from the rest of his mind ‘the veil,’ the area stuff lives when it isn’t in his conscious awareness ‘behind the veil’, and the cognitive mechanisms that operate in that space veil!Aziraphale. 

Immortal Memory

There are two main complications to making sense of what Aziraphale believes. The first complication is that what conscious!Aziraphale believes is heavily changeable within a set of options due to being regularly reconstructed based on what will preserve his sense of self in that context, as described in the first post. The second complication is that the set of Aziraphale’s potential beliefs evolves and adapts over time as his relationships to the world and to the institution of heaven change.

When we think of a person’s beliefs changing over time, we often like to think of it as a draft that gets overwritten as it is updated. The new version is up, the old version is gone. New update, this is what it is now. Replace that line with this line, done. 

Minds don’t actually work like that. We essentially have muscle memory for our thoughts and opinions. While we can collect an expanding set of potential opinions, and we can neglect to load an inconvenient one into awareness, the old ones don't tend to leave the set of options even when we intend to reject them. If you interpreted something wrong the first time you saw it, you form the memory of the misinterpretation, and you reinforce the wrong memory every time you recall it. This is called an encoding error. Then one day you find out you got it wrong, and you are trying to fight years of ingrained conditioned memory with one data point. It doesn’t matter how unambiguously true that new data point is, years of conditioned memory doesn’t just go away. It’s like trying to forget how to ride a bike. Consider the Mandala Effect. 

Aziraphale has millennia of lived experience. He may decide he is changing his mind about something, even with extreme conviction, but that won’t erase thousands if not millions of years of habitually thinking something else. We have ourselves an angel who has a capacity to swap out what he believes depending on the situation in front of him, and who has thousands of years of evolving belief systems conditioned into his mind’s ‘muscle memory.’ So not only is he normalised to switching his opinions around, he’s got a lot of options for what his opinions can be.

You Play the Hand You’re Dealt

The metaphor I’m going to go with is like a deck of cards. Anything Aziraphale has ever believed is somewhere in that deck. When a major event happens that forces him to think about things in a new way, he gets a new card, but the old cards don’t leave, the deck just gets bigger. The hand of cards he draws is what shows up in Aziraphale’s perceptible mind. That makes up what he believes in that moment. All the other cards functionally don’t exist to conscious!Aziraphale unless and until they get drawn, and they stop existing to conscious!Aziraphale when returned to the deck. 

Cards are not drawn to the hand at random, they are placed there by veil!Aziraphale. That part of Aziraphale makes the calls on what cards from the deck end up in conscious!Aziraphale’s hand. Veil!Aziraphale also has control over when cards leave conscious!Aziraphale’s hand. Conscious!Aziraphale doesn’t know that veil!Aziraphale exists, and assumes everything in the deck is consistent with his current hand. The result is a split Aziraphale, one part that will passively reshape his own opinions and judgements on autopilot to what is useful in the short term at that particular time, and one part blissfully naive to all of that, living as if he is the only part of Aziraphale that could exist, treating the hand he was most recently dealt as the only reality that could exist. The next day it's a different hand, a different reality, and a different conscious!Aziraphale.

Veil!Aziraphale functions like a computer program with a very basic code targeted to reducing specific kinds of imminent stress. It will keep things that are abrasive to Aziraphale’s sense of self out of his hand, keep things that conflict with whatever action he's about to take out of his hand, and not let contradictory things exist in his hand at the same time. It has no sense of long term strategy and cannot be reasoned with. 

The deck doesn’t contain all things. It contains the set of things Aziraphale can believe, and while that is a highly self contradictory set, it is not an infinite set. Veil!Aziraphale will run into situations where there is no arrangement of cards that keeps things happy and easy. There will be situations where there is something someone could believe that could be useful, like Gabriel and Michael thinking it is a great idea to kill Sitis’s kids and have her give birth 7 more times, but that is going too far for Aziraphale to believe. He has a sense of what feels right, at least by Eden, and he can't make cards that conflict with that. He will try to play the best hand that he can out of what isn’t going too far, and make new cards that stay within what can feel right. Making new cards doesn’t get rid of the old ones, it will always be an option to bring them back.

A Case Study in Motivated Reasoning

In Before the Beginning, we see an Aziraphale who is already terrified of heaven's wrath, while the Star Queen is still naive.  (Why I like to use the name Star Queen) This difference matters on a few levels. First, it shows that the seeds of Aziraphale’s ideological separation from the other angels predates Crowley’s involvement. While we will see Aziraphale convince himself to experience believing things out of fear, that isn't quite the same thing as being a true believer the way the other angels are. I would speculate that Aziraphale has already been having disciplinary issues with the institution. Whatever Aziraphale is ideologically speaking, it is not the result of Crowley’s temptations.

Second, it fits in with the manner of trauma response they develop. Aziraphale looks to have been traumatised from a very young start. The Star Queen was having a blast until suddenly they weren’t. This isn’t trauma olympics, this is just to point out that the age of onset correlates with different patterns of likely reactions, and Aziraphale and Crowley’s behaviour as we progress through the story fits those patterns. 

Aziraphale comes along with an attitude about what it is or is not their place to do or question as angels. It is not their role to give feedback. He feels positively about the universe being set up to be fancy wallpaper, and is surprised that the Star Queen is upset about it.

Why does Aziraphale seem to actively like the fancy wallpaper plan? Because he is supposed to. He is terrified of heaven, why would he believe something just because heaven says so? Because he is terrified of heaven. Literally that is why. Which experience is the more threatening to the sense of self, the universe where what you believe gets you on heaven’s shit list if anyone finds out, or the universe where what you believe organically happens to be what keeps you safe? Veil!Aziraphale's mind generates conscious!Aziraphale’s beliefs on the spot as a defense mechanism in a way that feels organic. Believing what dangerous people want him to believe is safer. Veil!Aziraphale is incentivised to form that hand of cards, which is a fully automatic process, and conscious!Aziraphale only has access to the hand he was given. The other cards functionally do not exist to him.

For those for whom this is hard to follow, you may be imagining it as being a person who knows they believe Y, being told under threat to believe X, trying to convince yourself to adopt a belief you know you don’t agree with. That doesn't tend to work. Belief follows action, but when there is a readily available belief of ‘I was forced to go along with it,’ there is no need to alter your worldview to explain your behaviour to yourself. So you likely end up pretending to believe X while getting extremely resentful.* That lines up with how the Star Queen sees being asked to like the wallpaper plan, but that is not what Aziraphale's mind is doing.

To the extent that there is a pre-existing Y belief, his mind will not let it out of the veil into his conscious awareness, because that would be dangerous. He is on the verge of existential crisis from even hearing that someone else might believe Y, because it is safest for him to not even have the hypothetical to consider. Veil!Aziraphale decided that he believes X because that is safer and decided Y is contraband, conscious!Aziraphale only knows he believes X.

I Can't Make Bricks Without Clay

This is how motivated reasoning works, and that’s why calling the people susceptible to it stupid and / or irrational isn’t helpful. There are no logical tools someone can use to think themselves out of the problem if the problem is that the relevant facts wont load into awareness. The reason I stick to the term 'motivated reasoning' rather than the more common ‘wishful thinking’ is that it is very common for motivated reasoning to get us to believe things that are highly unpleasant.

For example, people don’t experience survivor's guilt because ‘they want to.’ They experience survivor's guilt because the alternative is experiencing the awareness that any of your loved ones could die at any time and you can’t do anything about it. You can only believe it's your fault people died if you tacitly believe you had the power to stop it. You can frame survivor's guilt as wishing to have the power to be able to protect those you love, but people experience it as guilt and suffering, not as a power trip, because that component doesn't get loaded into awareness. When Aziraphale convinces himself to believe what he is told, he doesn't 'want' to be a bootlicker any more than a school shooting survivor 'wants' to believe it’s their fault their friends are dead. 

While susceptibility to motivated reasoning does vary across individuals, we are all vulnerable to it. The basic cognitive mechanisms that allow these patterns are present for everyone. I could just as easily talk about conscious!Star Queen and veil!Star Queen. So why do they have opposite reactions to heaven's imposing authority? The age of onset. (IRL these are differences of average, not categorical rules.) Aziraphale’s conditioned fear is baked into his development in a way that gives it more power than usual to keep things out of his awareness (we will see a demonstration of that at Eden) and Aziraphale has 'authority should be feared' and 'authority shouldn't be questioned' cards, because he added them to the deck when he was too young for them to feel wrong. Because Aziraphale has those cards and a particularly aggressive veil, he can pull off the 'have the experience of believing what you are told to believe' survival strategy. 

The Star Queen hadn't previously encountered a use for having 'authority should be feared' and 'authority shouldn't be questioned' cards, and they are developed enough now to respond to those concepts with an appropriate 'fuck that.' The Star Queen doesn't have extreme early onset fear baked into their development, so instead of veil!Star Queen keeping their disagreeable opinions behind the veil, it is keeping the reasons to be cautious behind the veil. We might like to think that the young Aziraphale who made those cards was wrong to do so, but I would encourage you to stay your judgment. In the IRL parallels having those cards is often what keeps those children alive. 

After the Star Queen expresses the intention to offer suggestions, Aziraphale is concerned for their (singular) wellbeing. He is terrified of how heaven will react, and he is right to be. Aziraphale doesn't want them to get into trouble. And that is very interesting. If Aziraphale was a proper true believer in operation 'shut everything back down again' he would want the Star Queen to get in trouble. He would see their attitude and like them less for it. That doesn't happen. It's not a genuine endorsement of authoritarian hierarchy, or he wouldn't be encouraging the Star Queen to play it safe. It is not a coherent belief system, or he'd have an argument in favour of the shut down plan, not an argument that 'it's not our place to question it'. It's also not an acted position, or he wouldn't be that excited about the fancy wallpaper. Aziraphale's belief in God and the ideal of heaven exists as a defense mechanism against his fear, to preserve his sanity. Ironically, it spends the next 6000+ years making him act fucking insane. 

Post 2/10

Post Note: When forced to do things under threat, ‘belief follows action’ can (not always) reverse and cause a backlash effect in the form of ‘I believe I am being oppressed’ making you reject beliefs that would support the behaviour (Fair.) However, when we are paid to do things, we don’t tend to blame the money, we experience that as we were intrinsically motivated to do the thing. (Tisk.) This is a big part of why political bribery is such an issue.

The money alters what the autopilot parts of our mind allow into our conscious experience, slanting us toward the incentive, blocking any awareness of the influence of the money on our decisions, and then construct a belief system consistent with the decision.  People believe the money isn’t affecting their judgment, they totally would have had that position anyway, that's just what they believe. They are incorrect.

On the plus side, we have a pretty reliable method for changing people’s opinions if we decide to use it. If you want to make someone believe something, pay them to do something consistent with that belief. (Vaccines…cough… cough… vaccines…)

[june-gdprototyping]

Summary Analysis of CNC Milling Process

In modern manufacturing, CNC milling technology is widely used for its high precision and flexibility. Whether it's a mechanical part, an automotive component, or a component for a medical device, CNC milling provides excellent machining results.

What is CNC Milling?

CNC milling is a computer-controlled machining process that utilises a rotating tool to cut a workpiece. CNC milling allows for greater accuracy and consistency than traditional manual milling. It is often combined with other machining methods (e.g. turning, drilling) to meet different and diverse manufacturing needs.

Workflow of CNC Milling

Design stage In the initial stages of CNC milling, designers use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create a model of the product. Commonly used software includes SolidWorks and Autodesk, which are tools that help designers accurately draw the shape and dimensions of the desired part.

Programming stage Once the design is complete, the CAD file needs to be converted to G-code, a language that CNC machines can understand. With Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, the design files are converted into machine-executable instructions that enable automated machining.

Machine setting During the machine set-up phase, the workpiece needs to be fixed to the table and a suitable tool selected. At the same time, the operator needs to set the initial co-ordinates to ensure accurate positioning during machining.

Advantages of CNC Milling

High precision and dimensional stability CNC milling allows for micron-level machining accuracy, ensuring consistency from part to part.

Complex shapes can be processed Whether it's a simple flat surface or a complex three-dimensional structure, CNC milling can handle it with ease.

Efficient production capacity Due to its high degree of automation, CNC milling can significantly increase productivity and shorten lead times.

Applications of CNC Milling

CNC milling technology is used in a wide range of industries, including:

Mechanical parts: Used in the manufacture of key components in a variety of mechanical equipment.

Automotive parts: High-precision parts for the automotive industry, such as engine components.

Medical device parts: Ensure the reliability and safety of medical devices.

Optical product parts: For the production of optical instruments and related products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can be CNC milling machined? CNC milling is suitable for a wide range of materials, including metals (e.g. aluminium, steel), plastics, wood, and more. However, for some materials, such as ceramics or certain composites, the machining is more difficult and requires special handling.

What are the limitations of CNC milling? Despite its advanced technology, CNC milling has some limitations. For example, machining may be limited for internal vertical angles or very complex small structures.In addition, high hardness materials may lead to faster tool wear, which can affect productivity.

Comparison of CNC milling with other manufacturing technologies The advantages and disadvantages of each can be seen when comparing CNC milling with other manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing. CNC milling is generally superior to 3D printing in terms of accuracy and surface finish, but 3D printing has advantages in rapid prototyping and complex geometries. In terms of cost-effectiveness, the choice of technology depends on specific project needs and budget.

Summary

In summary, CNC milling is an indispensable manufacturing technology that plays an important role in several industries with its efficiency, precision and flexibility.

[loonalatency]

Every time i see mention of CNC (the kink one) on this site (or really anywhere) My brain's first recourse is to go into two totally different trains of thought, One for the kink CNC and the other for the milling machine CNC... then because Assorted Brainrot™ Both trains of thought crash into each other and leave me with what i can only describe as a mental image of a really kinky OSHA violation. (Shit like; Fucking someone while they're operating heavy and/or dangerous machinery, Forklift road head, or similar degrees of unsafe work practices)

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[seat-safety-switch]

Most of my friends are the sort of people who collect tools. You probably know folks like this. Maybe you are one, in which case we should hang out so I can use your stuff.

In the time of our ancestors, it was much more difficult to get ahold of specialty tools. If you ran into a job that needed a very obscure industrial tool, you would have to make that tool, or you'd have to head to a local machine shop, where some Actual Adults With Jobs would do the work for you at great expense. Nowadays, you just go on AliExpress and type in "least flammable ultrasonic cleaner."

This is a big disappointment. We've lost that sense of community and making-do. Also, because those machine shops of yore used to contain people who would tell you that what you are doing is stupid. My dad would show up with a stuck bolt in a control arm, and they'd gently explain the concept of "lefty loosey, righty tighty" to him while pulling it out without a problem, right there in the parking lot.

Without this support network, I have thrown myself way into the deep end using an expensive-but-not-expensive-enough tool more times than I can count. Great-Grandpappy Switch, in his time, wouldn't have even imagined that things like "inverter welders" and "home CNC-operated laser cutters" could possibly exist, but he also had very strong opinions about the Moon.

I wish I could tell you that I had a solution, that I've lured know-it-all machinists away from their high-paying jobs making space stations and space motions and forced them to man little info booths in your neighbourhood. That's not the case. What is the case is that all of us are going to have to become experts who won't fall back on the latest "surely this will fix my problem" gewgaws and doodads. And the best way for that to start is for you to send me your tools. For instance, I could really use a drill press right around now. I totally fucked up the bolt on this control arm.

[bastardrobocop]

not being funny, not being melodramatic i hope, but i feel like the last year has broken me in a lot of ways. 2023 i mean. i watched a long term relationship disintegrate in my hands until the ultimate betrayal of my trust and safety. i was so stressed and so fucked up all the time.

and now like, i can feel im withdrawing from my friends, im engaging in unhealthy behaviors i will not specify here, despite it all im more lonely than ive ever been, my hobbies are starting to feel like dust in my mouth, and while i'm not actively suicidal, the thought isnt far from my mind in that nasty intrusive thought sort of way.

there are nice things. i have the place to myself. the bed to myself. its quiet. but i feel like ive exhausted the amount of patience people have with me talking about what ive gone through. and as is the nature of things i dont feel as though ive built character or come through hardened. i feel mad. hurt. i want to hurt xer back somehow. take something back because something was taken from me. i feel like i have no recourse. god knows if xe'll hurt someone like xe hurt me again. but thats not even my primary motivation. i just hate feeling like theres nothing. no justice. no satisfaction. nothing that makes being raped a more tolerable experience, which is a silly thing to say. but you understand, right? like, sure i could post somewhere highly visible "In December of 2023 well known SCP Wiki author UraniumEmpire sexually assaulted me" but like what would that accomplish? it sure would put me under a microscope. its a surreal sentence too. hard to explain why. maybe its ultraminor celebrity combined with knowledge that inevitably it can just be denied and nobody will listen.

you know before now i never really noticed how much people fetishize sexual assault? "CNC" and the like. i dont care for it. i dont think they know. its frustrating as an adult online trying to navigate adult spaces. i know its an odd topic, but im fully stream of consciousness right now. i'll see something and it hits me in the gut and so i block the user or close the thing or leave the discord call. yet another addition to the list of things that make my tastes so exacting.

i feel like i should come to some overall point but the only thing coming to mind right now is just 'i hate this'. and i do. i hate this so much. i'm crying a lot more. at stupid things. weird things. memories. dreams. this post. the funny thing is that despite it all, despite the content, despite everything, i hope people read it. i like feeling like i exist. i like feeling real to other people. reminding folks that im not just a joke machine. i have an internal world. i have had a life that's lead me here and despite advantages it has not been good.

did i ever talk about how my high school graduation went? odd digression, bear with me. i feel like its emblematic of how things typically go for me. it's the day i graduate high school. i come downstairs to find my mother on skype with my kansas family. my grandfather is dying. they put him on skype. i watch him die over skype. after sitting alone for some time, i tell my parents i do not want to go through with high school graduation. i am forced to regardless. it is the most miserable day of my life. nobody listens to what i need in the moment. i go through with it, and then we are all shepherded to some kind of entertainment center. for reasons i cannot fathom, we are not allowed to leave for a couple hours. enforced fun time. they bring a stage hypnotist. i sit in silence and watch his antics. i get up and ask one of the people supervising us if i can leave now. they finally say yes. my mother takes me home. she asks if i have a nice time. i say of course i didnt. we drive home in silence.

i have have very rarely felt understood. very rarely felt like i was built to exist in the world. i feel as though i have an expiration date beyond the obvious one. i have grown older and watched people i know operate normally in the world and wondered how they do it. it never clicked for me. autism, transness, otherings. experts looked at me, told me i needed accommodations. never really got them, or they didnt help.

this is getting too long. i asked myself partway through if this was a suicide note but concluded that it wasn't. this is primarily because im scared if i die, they'll separate my cats. adopt them to different homes. they're best friends, they should not be kept apart. i love my cats, even when they're breaking shit and tearing open trash bags.

final paragraph. this whole post thing is probably going to sound embarrassing to me when i have hindsight on it. oh well. i am going to hit the post button now.

[virtualbearcycle]

Mastering Woodworking with the Router Table 4x8: Elevate Your Craft with Precision and Versatility 

In the world of woodworking, achieving professional-grade results relies heavily on having the right tools at your disposal. Among these tools, the router table 4x8 stands out as an essential piece of equipment for both novice and experienced woodworkers. This article explores the features, benefits, and applications of a router table while also comparing it to the increasingly popular desktop CNC machine. 

What is a Router Table 4x8? 

A router table 4x8 is a large woodworking device designed to support a router, enabling it to make precise cuts and shapes in various materials. The "4x8" designation refers to the dimensions of the tabletop, providing ample space for handling large workpieces. This expansive surface allows for increased stability and control, essential for executing detailed woodworking tasks. 

Benefits of Using a Router Table 4x8 

Enhanced Stability and Control: The larger size of a router table provides a stable working environment, which helps minimize vibrations and errors during the routing process. This stability is particularly beneficial when working with intricate designs or larger boards. 

Versatile Applications: Router tables are incredibly versatile and can perform numerous tasks, such as shaping edges, creating grooves, and making joinery cuts. With adjustable speeds and heights, you can tailor your routing operations to suit various woodworking projects. 

Improved Safety: Operating a router table significantly reduces the risk of injury compared to using a handheld router. The secure positioning of the workpiece minimizes kickback and enhances user safety, allowing for a more focused and productive work environment. 

Compatibility with Different Router Bits: A router table 4x8 is designed to accommodate a wide range of router bits. This flexibility enables woodworkers to explore diverse techniques and styles, facilitating the creation of unique designs and finishes. 

Comparing Router Tables and Desktop CNC Machines 

Both the router table 4x8 and desktop CNC machines have their merits, and understanding their differences can help you choose the right tool for your needs. 

Precision and Automation 

Desktop CNC machines excel in precision and automation, making them ideal for detailed and repetitive tasks. These machines use computer-controlled settings to execute intricate designs with high accuracy, which can be especially beneficial for commercial woodworking applications. However, they often require significant upfront investment and time to master the software. 

Hands-On Flexibility 

In contrast, a router table 4x8 offers a more hands-on approach, allowing for immediate adjustments and manual control over the routing process. This hands-on experience fosters creativity, enabling woodworkers to experiment with different techniques and designs. The tactile nature of routing can enhance the enjoyment of woodworking and lead to innovative results. 

Selecting the Right Router Table 4x8 

When choosing a router table, keep these considerations in mind: 

Build Quality: Select a router table with a sturdy construction that can handle regular use. A solid base will contribute to the table's durability and stability during operations. 

Ease of Use: Look for features like adjustable heights, clear measurements, and intuitive controls that simplify your workflow. A user-friendly design is crucial for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness in your woodworking projects. 

Included Accessories: Many router tables come with valuable accessories such as fences, dust collection ports, and miter gauges. These tools can enhance your routing capabilities and improve the accuracy of your cuts. 

Conclusion 

A router table 4x8 is an invaluable addition to any woodworking shop, providing a perfect blend of stability, versatility, and safety. While desktop CNC machine offer advanced precision and automation, the hands-on experience of using a router table can inspire creativity and innovation in your projects. By understanding the benefits and features of a router table, you can elevate your woodworking skills and bring your creative visions to life. Embrace the possibilities that a router table 4x8 offers, and take your woodworking craft to new heights. 

[cnc-wendy]

Elevating Precision Manufacturing: The Role of Mekalite’s CNC Machining Service

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, precision, efficiency, and adaptability are key to staying ahead. CNC machining has emerged as a vital technology, enabling manufacturers to produce complex and high-precision parts consistently. At Mekalite, we are redefining excellence in CNC machining services by combining advanced technology, a skilled workforce, and a commitment to quality.

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What is CNC Machining?

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a process that uses computerized controls to operate machinery and tools with high accuracy. This enables the production of intricate parts from a variety of materials, including metals and plastics, while maintaining tight tolerances. CNC machining is critical in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and electronics.

Why Choose Mekalite for CNC Machining?

Mekalite sets itself apart by offering a comprehensive approach to CNC machining, ensuring every project is handled with precision and care.

Advanced Machinery and Capabilities Our cutting-edge, multi-axis CNC machines allow us to handle even the most complex designs with precision and consistency. Whether you need rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing, or full-scale production, Mekalite’s technology enables us to meet your unique needs.

Customized Solutions We understand that every project is different. Mekalite works closely with each client to understand their specific requirements, delivering tailored solutions that align with their design and functionality goals.

Strict Quality Assurance At Mekalite, quality is our top priority. Our rigorous quality control protocols cover every step of the production process, from material selection to final inspection. This commitment ensures every part meets the industry’s highest standards.

Industries Served by Mekalite

Mekalite’s CNC machining services support a diverse range of industries, including:

Aerospace: High-precision components for engines, structural parts, and aircraft interiors.

Automotive: Custom engine parts, suspension components, and detailed bodywork.

Medical: Surgical instruments, implants, and diagnostic equipment requiring tight tolerances.

Electronics: Housing frames, connectors, and precision parts for delicate devices.

Benefits of Partnering with Mekalite

Choosing Mekalite as your CNC machining service provider offers numerous advantages:

High Precision and Accuracy Our state-of-the-art CNC machines, combined with skilled operators, enable us to achieve exceptional accuracy and repeatability across all projects.

Wide Range of Materials Mekalite’s expertise spans across various materials, from metals like stainless steel and aluminum to specialized plastics. This flexibility allows for innovative product designs and customized applications.

Cost Efficiency and Scalability With automated processes and minimal manual intervention, CNC machining reduces labor costs while enhancing efficiency. Whether you need a single prototype or a large production run, Mekalite’s scalable services can adapt to your requirements.

Timely Deliveries Time is crucial in manufacturing. Our efficient workflows and commitment to meeting deadlines ensure that your projects are completed on schedule, every time.

Looking Ahead: Mekalite’s Commitment to Innovation

Mekalite is committed to staying ahead of industry trends and technological advancements. By continually investing in the latest CNC machinery and refining our processes, we aim to provide even more innovative and reliable solutions to our clients. Our vision is to be a trusted partner in helping businesses achieve new levels of success through precision manufacturing.

Conclusion

CNC machining is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, and Mekalite is at the forefront of this transformation. Our combination of cutting-edge technology, tailored solutions, and a dedication to quality makes us a preferred partner for businesses across various sectors.

If you’re looking for a reliable CNC machining service provider that delivers precision and value, Mekalite is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your next project!

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[sugurusasks]

Okay, deadass, I haven’t slept in coming up on 72 hours. Haven’t even laid down. Haven’t even changed into my nightwear. I knew you could experience confusion and hallucinations by a certain point when you’re sleep deprived but I did not know it was as early as around 72 hours in. I also did not know that you could experience these symptoms while still being upbeat and animated as though you’ve slept well.

To give you a little bit of context—this is important here, I promise—I work a cnc machine. These have a big computer screen and keypad to one side and it shows you where it’s at in the program it uses to cut features into a workpiece you’ve put into the machine. It scrolls through the program pretty quick most of the time so you’re not really expected to actually read it, but just in case you hear a snap or see sparks flying, you need to keep an eye on it so you can stop the machine and have a good estimate of where in the program the error was and thus prevent stuff from exploding. So, as you can imagine, these are things that are very dangerous to operate if you’re confused/inebriated/otherwise not of sound mind (of course, I didn’t know I was confused, otherwise I would have immediately gone to my boss and told him that it wasn’t safe for me to work right now).

Thankfully nothing disastrous happened. But what I did do was stare at an unmoving screen for about four straight minutes before my boss approached to ask me what I was doing. He pointed out that the machine was done with its cycle, and I realized what was going on and told him like, yeah, I think I’m a little disoriented from having not slept in 72 hours and thought the machine was running, so I was waiting for it to finish, unaware that it already had. The movement of the lines of code wasn’t the only thing I was hallucinating as well, because he had me try to read a clock across the room, which I failed to do because I couldn’t see the hands. I also tried to see what the time actually was when I checked my phone and found that I had no idea what my battery percentage was, because the numbers kept rapidly shifting and changing when I looked at them. I was promptly sent home and told to get some substantial rest.

Unfortunately, I’m an insomniac, and my body does not want to do that.

So having said all this, a rare opportunity presents itself for you. Sure, I could just outright say I want dick, but recounting my tale of woe as an explanation for why I want it is way funnier, especially when the circumstances under which I want said dick are… this. So if you would kindly rail me until I pass out, it would be much appreciated. Use up whatever’s left of the fumes I’m running on and in so doing force my body to shut down because it’s not going to do it on its own. And once I at last have absolutely zero energy, let me sleep on you for twelve hours. Please and thank you.

i appreciate the context, it made me all the more invested in the cause. i'd love to fuck you to sleep, sweetheart. and i'll even play with your hair while you sleep on my chest, how does that sound?