# Business Philosophy **URL:** https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/c/business-philosophy/9.md [Latest](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Business Philosophy category](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/about-the-business-philosophy-category/29)
**Author:** [@russell](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/russell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 12:19am UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/about-the-business-philosophy-category/29 "2017-12-21T00:19:48Z")
Learn from the success of TITAN and other entrepreneurs. Post your questions, solutions, or other business-related items here. --- ## [I want to start my cnc shop](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/i-want-to-start-my-cnc-shop/13337)
**Author:** [@kabet\_marcelolozano](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/kabet_marcelolozano)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 5:17am UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/i-want-to-start-my-cnc-shop/13337 "2023-11-21T05:17:51Z")
2023-11-16T06:00:00Z (UTC) i (23 male) have around 60k USD to start a cnc shop i also work with my father but he dosent have any cnc just manual machines. i have been learning mastercam but i have a few questions! we … --- ## [hourly price of a 5-axis and 3-axis machine](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/hourly-price-of-a-5-axis-and-3-axis-machine/13192)
**Author:** [@KarolHachula](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/KarolHachula)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/hourly-price-of-a-5-axis-and-3-axis-machine/13192 "2023-09-24T19:15:09Z")
Hey, I’m new so I may be in the wrong forum topic. I am trying to find information about the hourly rate for a 3-axis and 5-axis machine. Of course, I know that this is influenced by many factors, if you would tell me wh… --- ## [Cnc work completion sign off documents](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/cnc-work-completion-sign-off-documents/13174)
**Author:** [@DanielKozlowski](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/DanielKozlowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/cnc-work-completion-sign-off-documents/13174 "2023-09-13T17:57:53Z")
Hello Guys We have multiple cnc machines in our shoop and we doing multi plates tools for rubber industry, There is no documentation flow apart work sheet and work orders. Can you please explain how to keep quality wo… --- ## [1st machine in the barn](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/1st-machine-in-the-barn/13068)
**Author:** [@bradleyVipond](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/bradleyVipond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/1st-machine-in-the-barn/13068 "2023-08-01T01:16:34Z")
What do you buy? TM-2P? SVM4100? Milltronics? Only one of those requires no phase generator… --- ## [New Business](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/new-business/2422)
**Author:** [@DavidDoyen](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/DavidDoyen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/new-business/2422 "2023-03-20T14:58:39Z")
I am new to the new business world. How would someone start a new Business? Getting the Money/Loan, Buying the right machine, finding the customers, and so on? --- ## [Calculating Capacity](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/calculating-capacity/12049)
**Author:** [@FrankAvila](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/FrankAvila)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/calculating-capacity/12049 "2022-06-02T21:43:04Z")
Hello, I work for a small machine shop that has seen a large amount of growth in the last year. We are now getting the attention of larger customers (large companies / corporations ) that ask us for our shop capacity. W… --- ## [Production planning](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/production-planning/11448)
**Author:** [@RasmusHuber](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/RasmusHuber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/production-planning/11448 "2022-02-28T13:22:29Z")
Hello, I’m a production planner at our CNC/Industrial workshop based in Norway. We’re have 30 CNC machines, from huge mills to small lathes. Also got CNC grinding and EDM, welding and coating/surface treatment. So, my… --- ## [Help to create my first portfolio to get job!](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/help-to-create-my-first-portfolio-to-get-job/11181)
**Author:** [@vinitvaghani](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/vinitvaghani)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/help-to-create-my-first-portfolio-to-get-job/11181 "2021-07-31T16:18:27Z")
Hello folks, I am doing my master’s in Innovation and technology management in Germany. My bachelor’s in Mechnical engineer. I have a keen interest in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and prototyping. with that, I am looking for a… --- ## [Getting PROMOTED to Manager!](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/getting-promoted-to-manager/10216)
**Author:** [@VictorHernandez](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/VictorHernandez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/getting-promoted-to-manager/10216 "2020-11-05T13:59:20Z")
Hi everyone, I’m not really active in this Forum but trying to be. My name is Victor and I’m a Lead CNC Programmer for a shop in Orlando, FL. They are considering me to be promoted to Machine Shop Manager. This is not … --- ## [Contract Programming](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/contract-programming/4276)
**Author:** [@MikeJones86](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/MikeJones86)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/contract-programming/4276 "2020-05-14T19:58:39Z")
So I have been kicking around the idea of starting to do some Contract Programming on the side to help build up money for starting my own Machine Shop. I was wondering if any one could give me any information on steps to… --- ## [Machine Safety](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/machine-safety/9532)
**Author:** [@AlfredoGuerra](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/AlfredoGuerra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/machine-safety/9532 "2020-03-19T16:48:46Z")
A recurring issue in our place of business is when repairmen stand on top of the CNC machines for repairs. We have a scissor lift that doesn’t work for that, the forklift and basket doesn’t always reach, and our safety … --- ## [Start up questions](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/start-up-questions/3457)
**Author:** [@AustinKeyes](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/AustinKeyes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/start-up-questions/3457 "2019-07-20T21:41:13Z")
Hey guys my name is austin. I am a machinist and fabricator interested in in starting up a business of my own. I am twenty one years old and have worked in machining and laser cutting for several years now. I have drive … --- ## [Same Old Questions about new CNC Requirements](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/same-old-questions-about-new-cnc-requirements/8301)
**Author:** [@MichaelCox](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/MichaelCox)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/same-old-questions-about-new-cnc-requirements/8301 "2019-06-06T23:32:53Z")
Hello everyone, I’m sorry to do this to you but I would greatly appreciate guys that have been there done that to bear with me. I’ve been in various business’ for the past 25 years so I’m not new to business but am ext… --- ## [Shop Routing](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/shop-routing/2571)
**Author:** [@ReedMatz](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/ReedMatz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 11:37am UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/shop-routing/2571 "2019-05-10T11:37:46Z")
Good morning All, I’ve recently partnered up with two of my long-time Army brothers to start a Machine Shop. We bought a failing shop in March and are now finally resuming production. I want to update our shop routing s… --- ## [Replacing aging equipment](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/replacing-aging-equipment/7875)
**Author:** [@GregLindstrom](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/GregLindstrom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/replacing-aging-equipment/7875 "2019-04-27T21:17:10Z")
With a shop with aging equipment, when should you pull the trigger on upgrading? What we have works for what we are doing, but as they get older, drive and computer issues start to cause downtime. It hasn’t impacted us t… --- ## [New Business: NYC sponsored CNC Apprenticeship & Outsourcing Quandary](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/new-business-nyc-sponsored-cnc-apprenticeship-outsourcing-quandary/7211)
**Author:** [@BrentonWhite](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/BrentonWhite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/new-business-nyc-sponsored-cnc-apprenticeship-outsourcing-quandary/7211 "2019-03-26T13:47:07Z")
Titan & community, I’ve been following for about a year now and have been inspired by the work done and the trials endured. The backbone of it all for me is the level of expertise that is brought to the machining field… --- ## [Getting a foot in the door - CV Help](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/getting-a-foot-in-the-door-cv-help/4614)
**Author:** [@TimSkinner](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/TimSkinner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/getting-a-foot-in-the-door-cv-help/4614 "2018-11-23T22:50:41Z")
Following a thread on the Titans facebook forum on ‘Trying to get in a real machine shop that wants 5 years experience…’ I thought it may be an idea for members to share CV writing and interview tips and tricks for those… --- ## [How to Find Work?](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/how-to-find-work/4100)
**Author:** [@Pedro\_Rosero](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/Pedro_Rosero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/how-to-find-work/4100 "2018-11-21T22:03:06Z")
Hi everyone! My Name is Pedro Rosero, Im 24 years old. I’m from Ecuador South America. I was working in the world of CNC Manufacture for 3 years. Since 2017 I own my company and bought a 4 axis Fadal VMC40. Right now I… --- ## [Seeking advise on where to start, and get the ball roling](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/seeking-advise-on-where-to-start-and-get-the-ball-roling/435)
**Author:** [@tyebowles](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/tyebowles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/seeking-advise-on-where-to-start-and-get-the-ball-roling/435 "2018-11-08T12:31:26Z")
Hello everyone My name is Tye I’m from Billings Montana . I’m looking for advise on where to start, or things I can work on while putting the funds together to buy a machine. I’ll be starting with a lathe, because I can … --- ## [Marketing Tip - Google MyBusiness](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/marketing-tip-google-mybusiness/4175)
**Author:** [@MattSordillo](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/MattSordillo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/marketing-tip-google-mybusiness/4175 "2018-10-23T14:43:57Z")
Does your shop have a Google MyBusiness page setup? WHY NOT??! Ever Google a product, service or company and see a company profile on the right side of the Google results? This profile has business hours, phone number, … --- ## [How many small business owners use LinkedIn for their business](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/how-many-small-business-owners-use-linkedin-for-their-business/4042)
**Author:** [@tyebowles](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/tyebowles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/how-many-small-business-owners-use-linkedin-for-their-business/4042 "2018-10-12T18:29:49Z")
I have a question for those of you that use LinkedIn, that are small business owners and have a day job. Do you have two LinkedIn accounts one as a business owner looking for business contacts and one as a employee looki… --- ## [Wanting to startup - my view on options](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/wanting-to-startup-my-view-on-options/1656)
**Author:** [@AndrewGiles](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/AndrewGiles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/wanting-to-startup-my-view-on-options/1656 "2018-07-20T13:20:37Z")
So I have been trading for about 6 months, still low volumes, but it’s in addition to my day job so that suits me. I see lots of people ask about starting up, so I thought I’d give my view of why I went the way i did. F… --- ## [Grants For Business?](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/grants-for-business/1515)
**Author:** [@BrianBarker](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/BrianBarker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/grants-for-business/1515 "2018-02-18T13:48:57Z")
I’ve been wondering if anyone has found or gotten any grants from state or federal government for starting or expanding their business? --- ## [Questions on quoting process and documents](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/questions-on-quoting-process-and-documents/998)
**Author:** [@tyebowles](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/tyebowles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2018, 4:30pm UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/questions-on-quoting-process-and-documents/998 "2018-01-28T16:30:29Z")
Today I thought of a few things as far as documentation goes. When a customer reaches out to you for a quote to have a part made, but don’t have drawings, models or much to go off. how do you approach their quote? I thou… --- ## [Business Model - Spreadsheet](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/business-model-spreadsheet/203)
**Author:** [@JeffH](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/u/JeffH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://titansforum.titansofcnc.com/t/business-model-spreadsheet/203 "2018-01-08T00:42:35Z")
I thought it might be good to have a spot where we could upload some sample business model spreadsheets to help anyone starting or thinking of starting a business. I know Titan made a really good video about pricing jobs…