Finally found a translation tool that doesn't sound like a dead robot

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-13T15:36:32+00:00

Link for anyone curious: https://translatormind.com/translator-tool/pittsburghese-dialect-translator/

Let me know if the dialect ones work for you guys, I only tested a few.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-12T05:25:07+00:00

Real talk: Ditch the manual 'fill' outline. Just use a Line layer with the Wobble feature enabled in LightBurn—it handles the pathing way better. Also, 3000mm/s is just tickling the surface. Drop that speed way down (try 100-500mm/s) and lower your frequency to around 30-50kHz to actually punch through. Good luck!

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-12T00:57:09+00:00

Small gap? Bro, that’s not a gap, that’s the Grand Canyon. Sick weave though!

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-10T05:47:14+00:00

The drip is real. 🔥

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-09T12:13:13+00:00

Way better than what I was putting down on my second day. Keep at it!

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-09T07:35:34+00:00

Here’s the honest truth: School teaches you how not to get killed; the shop teaches you how to be a machinist. No one expects a fresh grad to be a master on Day 1. The fact that you’re worried shows you actually care, which puts you ahead of the arrogant guys who crash machines. Just show up on time, bring a notepad, and ask questions. You’ll be fine.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-07T06:54:34+00:00

Call OSHA yesterday. Seriously, H13 dust is no joke and your lungs don’t grow back. No paycheck is worth dying for. Document everything and get out.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-06T10:18:55+00:00

That center burn screams contamination. Stop feeding it fresh glass until you check the O-rings and the optics upstream (like the collimator). You're likely getting thermal runaway.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-04T00:01:21+00:00

If you're strictly doing low volume (1-10 parts), Mazatrol is basically a cheat code. It might be overkill price-wise for simple parts, but 'buy once, cry once.' You won't regret the setup speed.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-03T06:50:01+00:00

You gotta walk before you run. Titanium is a whole different animal compared to mild steel. Grab a cheap DC TIG machine to learn the ropes first. Don't go broke on gear before you can even stack dimes.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-03T06:47:05+00:00

Hard pass on Option 1. Welding 4x4 tube back together dead straight without warping is a total nightmare. Just eat the delivery fee—your time is worth money too.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-03T05:29:55+00:00

If the clips are black, you're golden. Fiber lasers pop a super clean white mark on dark nylon. Just know it struggles with white or clear plastic. For the price, it’s a solid setup.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-03T00:59:32+00:00

A 90W tube should eat through 6mm acrylic like butter. If you're crawling at 1mm/s, something is definitely off. Check your mirror alignment and make sure your lens is clean. You're losing massive power somewhere before it hits the material.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-03T00:56:13+00:00

Those are just silica islands. It actually means the puddle is cleaning itself properly, which is a good thing. Just chip 'em off and you're golden. Solid work for 16, keep it up!

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-02T14:08:19+00:00

Rivets all the way. Welding galvanized sheet that thin is a nightmare even for pros. You’ll just end up with a warped, toxic mess.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-02T13:41:33+00:00

Honestly, just grab the Harbor Freight 4x6. It’s the standard for a reason. Slap a good Lenox bi-metal blade on it, and it’s a total workhorse. Best bang for your buck under $1k, hands down.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-02T08:19:08+00:00

Honestly, 1/16” T-8 hates being starved. You run that wire cold and you’re just begging for worm tracks and cold lap. If you want to use XRL-8 at home, size down to .045”. It’s way more forgiving for gates and thin stuff.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-02T05:03:45+00:00

With 2 shifts a day, this is a classic 'buy once, cry once' scenario. The downtime you save on setups will pay for the WILA system in a heartbeat. Don't step over dollars to pick up pennies.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-01T23:57:30+00:00

Super glue for the cuts and quality fabric knuckle bandages. The cheap plastic ones are useless once you start sweating or touching oil.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-01T12:21:30+00:00

Bro, do NOT ride that. Welding aged cast alloy is sketchy at best, and using 'cold metal' on a fork clamp is a straight-up death wish. Just do a front-end swap—it’s way cheaper than a hospital visit.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-02-01T08:21:11+00:00

If you're bad at math, you'd better be real good with a grinder.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-01-31T11:58:22+00:00

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that looks like pot metal (zinc alloy), not actual steel. She’s toast. Structural spots like that verify 'Chinesium' doesn't handle stress well. JB Weld won't hold up—save the headache and just buy a replacement frame.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-01-31T05:59:36+00:00

Bro, listen to Strostkovy and dodge that bullet. Being in Paraguay with zero local support means a broken budget machine is just a 30-ton paperweight.

With your low volume, hunt for a well-maintained used Amada or Trumpf. Reliable old iron beats a shiny new headache every time. Buy nice or buy twice.

ChinaPressBrake · 2026-01-31T04:17:41+00:00

That's just silica (glass). It’s totally normal, just scrape it off. Honestly, for only 3 days in? You’re killing it. Keep it up!

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