Automation just changed everything for this machine shop…

By Arthur Field


Tuesday 19 August 2025, 5:00:00 PM


“We can run up to eight of the same part at one time!”

What used to take hours at A.N.S. Machine now takes minutes. With Hwacheon’s D2 automation system, Sam Hartwig and his team can swap between jobs faster than ever — running high-mix, low-volume parts with quick changeovers, offline setups, and reliable production.

The result? Less downtime, more flexibility, and smarter planning across the shop.
Hear how automation is transforming their workflow in this chat with MTDCNC’s Arthur Field.



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