CNC Machining and Fabrication Area
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Motion Raceworks Backstory & Tour With Doug Cook
What happens here
The tour continues into the main production area, showcasing multiple CNC machines. Doug explains that some products are fabricated while others are precisely machined. He highlights that Motion RaceWorks manufactures its own fixturing for all products, allowing them to control the entire production process in-house. He mentions their growth, starting five years prior with one product idea (turbo flanges) and reinvesting profits to acquire more machinery. They started with one CNC machine two years ago, added a larger one a year ago, and are expecting two more next week, totaling five machines, plus a new lathe. The presence of these machines indicates large-scale, precision manufacturing. The video briefly shows a plasma table and welding equipment for R&D.
Goal: Showcase industrial-scale manufacturing capabilities
Tools and materials
- CNC Machines Motion RaceWorks — Precision machining and fabrication of parts
- Custom Bushings Motion RaceWorks — Examples of small, precision-machined parts for steering columns
- Lathe — Turning operations for cylindrical parts
- Metal Stock — Raw material for parts manufacturing
- Plasma Table — Cutting metal for R&D purposes
- Welding Equipment Lincoln Electric — Fabrication processes