Happy Friday. Here is the same part that I posted the other day but instead of being machined from Ultem, this was Teflon version. Two very different materials, with Ultem being a hard plastic and Teflon being super soft and easy to damage. But they do share a characteristic of being able to withstand high temperatures. (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVWBVMAB5tP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Did a job for a local company here in Modesto called SunOpta, Inc. They are a leading global company focused on natural food, indredient sourcing, organic food, and specialty foods. I was provided the opportunity and introduced to Senior Plant Engineer, Patrick Fischer via @sonnygirlcnc with Rexel Automation Solutions. There are many OEM parts that cannot be sourced because of global supply chain issues for their automated palletizing systems. Even if all OEM parts were available for them to order, most don’t last long from the 24-7 production stress and environmental factors. So @rpmcorporation is stepping in to help reverse engineer them with a more robust goal and better choice of materials for the different environments they are in. The part in my post is a steam regulating valve key, machined from Ultem 1000 that is part of a bigger housing assembly for their CIP process. Patrick has waited over 2 months for the original OEM manufacturer to get him replacements of this exact part or an ETA on delivery with zero luck. So with the introduction from @sonnygirlcnc, we were able to get our foot in the door and after today’s delivery of parts/plant tour, their go to shop is officially @rpmcorporation. We also did a Teflon version so they could test which material will hold up better though both are rated well for such high temps from something like steam. Appreciation to both Sonny and Patrick for the opportunity to earn the business of such a huge company, SunOpta, Inc. . . . . #automation #rexel #cip #automatedpackaging #cipsolutions #tertrapak #automationsolutions #palletizer #systemintegration #cleaninprogress #sunopta #modestofoodproduction #localsourcing #americanmade #ultem #teflon #reverseengineering #cncmachining #cncdesign #cncparts #chemicalenvironments (at Sunopta Aseptic) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVReoC5FXgM/?utm_medium=tumblr

@haas_automation VM3 busy like a bee on these 6061 aluminum fixture plates. Need roughly 24 parts, 12 left and 12 right. The first operation is running about 40 minutes per. . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #destinytool #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #orangevise #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wIHcXn_Oy/?utm_medium=tumblr

Flashback Friday! Taking it back to that one time we jumped on the 1911 grip bandwagon. These were hands down my personal favorite with a machined finish/texture that we called “sneaker thread”. Simple yet beautiful. Definitely not on an @aeroknox level, but they were quite popular at the time. It’s been a long time since we machined some personal stuff to giveaway or sell. . . . . . #cnc #machining #edcporn #sneakertread #ceramicbearing #machineporn #toolporn #edc #rpmcorp #gunsofinstagram #engraving #machinist #usnfollow #everydaycarry #instamachinist #manufacturing #anodize #cerokote #toy #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #maritool #pocketdump #freshchipsdaily #fidgettoy #gungrips #1911grip #1911 #usnstagram (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zzQIHHP4h/?utm_medium=tumblr

Finishing up a big order of brackets/mounts on the @haas_automation VM3. . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #bracket #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #humpday #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AgBp6nG3V/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Friday! Here’s a shot of some 6061 aluminum parts that we finished and got out the door yesterday. A local client is building some fixtures so we’ve been honored to help with all the machined parts needed. . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #friday #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #shiny #workflow

Throwing it back about 4 years or so before Flashback Friday ends. Did a run of “spice grinders” for a company out of Washington. Ended up with extra so we decided to customize the left overs for those who were interested in buying one. If my memory serves me right, these were for my guy @m.a.chavez in Texas. If you aren’t aware, he used to be employed by @popeofwelding, working on art and honing his machining skills along the way. He’s currently on a new journey and we wish him the best! . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #modesto #instamachinist #straightouttatexas #engineering #californiamade #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #710 #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #grinder #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GH0RCn-Ho/?utm_medium=tumblr

Finishing up some 6061 aluminum brackets on the @haas_automation VM3. 5 operations total. All threads are 1/4”-20. The 60 degree dovetail cutouts were done using @harveytool 1/4” diameter 2 flute with .005” rad on the tips. . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #harveytool #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #bracket #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #humpday #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2SdBR2HFvf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Two sided 6061 aluminum fixture plates finished with a cross brush surface finish. These are only two of a handful that we are currently finishing up. . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #6061aluminum #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #bracket #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UqcU-nfie/?utm_medium=tumblr

Finishing up some smaller copper parts on the @haas_automation VM3. Two operations total with a pair of M3 threads on the backside. . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #metal #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #brass #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #copper #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2kl3YEHiu9/?utm_medium=tumblr

Crunch! Here’s a picture of yesterday’s mishap on the @haas_automation VM3. Our M3x.5 roll tap tried to plunge thru the hole, rather then thread it. Prime example of why you should always be in front of the machine, and at the controller, when running a first program for the first time. Turns out, the tap was not set. #rookiemove #shithappens #notalwayssunshineandrainbows . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2nGbaBnCD-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Friday everyone. Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Here’s just one of a handful of tools that we are using for the next part on deck. Holder is a @maritoolusa ER32 and the tool is a 90 degree chamfer made by @harveytool. . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #harveytool #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #orangevise #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fG3R0HuQi/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hello social media family. RPM Corp. is back. And with a new user name more fitting for the company page. @kalpay started as a personal page years ago, and I ended up building it into out company page. I grew the page fast and was always worried about changing the name for many reasons. Sorry for not posting any content for so long but sometimes you need to take a break to be alone with your own thoughts to rejuvenate. Regardless of all the glitz and glamour portrayed on social media, never forget real-life happens offline. Here is a housing machined from 6061 aluminum that was run on the @haas_automation VM2. 4 operations total with two very deep end operations. There were a handful of super tight tolerances with the added stress of compensating for regular (non hard) black anodize. Which should always be close to .0002” per wall, .0004” overall. And to make sure depths were on point our trusty @mitutoyoamerica depth micrometer always gets the job done. . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #torquewrench #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #kurtvise #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #torquehandle #workflow (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUREF_llWqW/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here’s a quick aluminum fixture that I came up with to modify some 2-56 screws for a client. I only needed 20 screws total but designed the fixture to hold 23. In the later pictures you can see the .03937” post that was cut along with the round at the top of that post. After machining the first screw, and making sure dimensions were dialed in, I arrayed the next 22 and walked away. The upper section/post that was machined measures .03937” and was contoured with a @destinytool 1/8” Raptor endmill and the round at the top of the post was surfaced using a @destinytool 1/8” Raptor ball endmill. . . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #toolporn #destinytool #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #harveytool #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #orangevise #destinytool (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUbc7GuF9Iz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here’s a few more machined parts from a build that we did for an optics company in the Los Angeles, CA area. Both parts are from 6061 aluminum. . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #6061aluminum #drill #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #carbide #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #shiny #destinytool #7075aluminum (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUgWwJppe3H/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here’s a cute little bracket that was machined from 6061 aluminum with a tight tolerance on the thru hole and oval so M3 screws could slip perfectly thru with zero slop/wiggle. . . . . #cnc #machining #cncmill #cnclathe #milling #machineporn #6061aluminum #drill #rpmcorp #cncshop #machineshop #machinist #starrett #mitutoyo #instamachinist #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalengineering #maritool #haas #haascnc #haasautomation #carbide #freshchipsdaily #qualichem #renishaw #shiny #destinytool #6061aluminum #blaser #bracket (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUviMX8Bfbr/?utm_medium=tumblr

New IG logo designed by yours truly. Hope you all had a great week. Steer clear of those in our industry who will smile in your face and be sus behind your back. They may not always tell how they feel about you, but will always show you at some point so pay attention. They forget that what happens in the dark always comes to the light, so if you think I’m talking to you, I probably am. For me, I prefer to stay lowkey, leave people clueless, and let them assume what they want. So stay toxic suckas. . . . . #suckarerepellent #susass #sus #suspect #dochebags #twofacedpeople #smileinyourface #whathappensinthedarkcomestolight #thoughtwewerefriends #surreal #fakebitches #bitchass #shoulditagthem #justwaitforit #toxicpeople #theoldmewouldhavewentin #pettybitches #trymebitch #tryme #dontyouhaveagirl #stayoutthedmstho #stayoutthedmstalkingaboutyourehungry #comeseeme #youdontwantnosmoke #thequietonesarethemostdangerous #promise (at Rapid Prototype Machining Corp.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVCVkyDr2jm/?utm_medium=tumblr