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Pulled off a perfect cut without verifying the code, now everyone's questioning my method
At our shop, the rule is to always run the simulator before any job. I had a tight deadline on a custom bracket, so I skipped it and went straight to machining. The part came out flawless, exactly to print. My team says I'm setting a bad example and pushing luck. I respect safety, but hands-on knowledge has its place too.
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craig.kai1d ago
Running the simulator is a smart rule, but your hands-on knowledge has real value. When deadlines are tight, using your skills can be the right call. Your team is focused on safety, and that's important, but a perfect cut shows your method can work. Rules are there for help, but they don't replace personal skill. This one time doesn't mean you'll always skip checks. Your confidence in your work is based on experience, not just luck.
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hugo_moore4h ago
So @craig.kai where's the line before a big risk?
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