Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Episode 1 of this lights-out CNC machining series on the Matsuura MAM72-35V explores how to stay competitive by running high-efficiency, unattended operations. Follow along as we manufacture a real customer part in a single operation, covering key strategies like reliable programming, probing and tool offset automation, tight tolerance control for anodizing, and tabbing techniques for continuous production. You’ll also see how the Matsuura MAM72-35V enables fast setup, just-in-time machining, and consistent results without operator intervention. This episode sets the foundation for building a fully integrated lights-out system in Episodes 2 and 3.
00:00 Competing in Modern Manufacturing – Running Lights-Out
00:54 Lights-Out CNC Series Intro – What You’ll Learn in 3 Episodes
01:35 Episode 1 Overview – Single-Op Automated Part Production
02:10 Machining Strategies for Reliable Lights-Out Operation
02:54 Episode 2 Teaser – Barry on Pallet Scheduling & Job Automation
03:22 Episode 3 Teaser – Building a Complete Lights-Out System
03:32 How Lights-Out Machining Can Transform Your Business
04:14 Customer Spotlight – Simplifying Production with Automation
04:35 The Machine Behind It All – Matsuura MAM72-35V Overview
05:25 Fast Setup – Probing Parts & Auto Tool Offset Adjustment
05:46 Holding Tolerances for Anodizing & Final Fit
05:58 Programming for Reliability – Tools, Probing & Fail-Safes
06:20 One-Operation Machining – Tabbing Strategy Explained
06:40 Just-In-Time Machining – Maximizing Flexibility & Profit
07:02 Tool path Strategy – How This Part Is Machined
08:42 Reliable Tapping – OSG Thread Taps for Lights-Out Confidence
09:20 Finishing Strategy – Machining Cleanly to the Tab
10:24 Breaking Tabs & Deburring – Continuous Production Flow
10:40 Episode Recap & What’s Next in the Series
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For more information on OSG tooling:
osgtool.com/titans/v05
Check out Matsuura CNC machines:
titansofcnc.com/collections/matsuura
Episode 1 of this lights-out CNC machining series on the Matsuura MAM72-35V explores how to stay competitive by running high-efficiency, unattended operations. Follow along as we manufacture a real customer part in a single operation, covering key strategies like reliable programming, probing and tool offset automation, tight tolerance control for anodizing, and tabbing techniques for continuous production. You’ll also see how the Matsuura MAM72-35V enables fast setup, just-in-time machining, and consistent results without operator intervention. This episode sets the foundation for building a fully integrated lights-out system in Episodes 2 and 3.
00:00 Competing in Modern Manufacturing – Running Lights-Out
00:54 Lights-Out CNC Series Intro – What You’ll Learn in 3 Episodes
01:35 Episode 1 Overview – Single-Op Automated Part Production
02:10 Machining Strategies for Reliable Lights-Out Operation
02:54 Episode 2 Teaser – Barry on Pallet Scheduling & Job Automation
03:22 Episode 3 Teaser – Building a Complete Lights-Out System
03:32 How Lights-Out Machining Can Transform Your Business
04:14 Customer Spotlight – Simplifying Production with Automation
04:35 The Machine Behind It All – Matsuura MAM72-35V Overview
05:25 Fast Setup – Probing Parts & Auto Tool Offset Adjustment
05:46 Holding Tolerances for Anodizing & Final Fit
05:58 Programming for Reliability – Tools, Probing & Fail-Safes
06:20 One-Operation Machining – Tabbing Strategy Explained
06:40 Just-In-Time Machining – Maximizing Flexibility & Profit
07:02 Tool path Strategy – How This Part Is Machined
08:42 Reliable Tapping – OSG Thread Taps for Lights-Out Confidence
09:20 Finishing Strategy – Machining Cleanly to the Tab
10:24 Breaking Tabs & Deburring – Continuous Production Flow
10:40 Episode Recap & What’s Next in the Series
Join The #1 Manufacturing Social App:
mfgconnect.com
Get the MFG Connect app here:
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/mfg-connect/id6741926284
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mfgconnect.mfgconnect&hl=en_US
titansofcnc.com
Subscribe to our MACHINING MINDSET channel:
@machiningmindset
#CNCMachining #LightsOutMachining #OSG #Matsuura #MAM72-35V #Series #Machining #TitansOfCNC #Manufacturing #Metalworking #Engineering #MachineShop
