[know.your.why]

The CAD program could generate CNC programing.

You've obviously have never worked in the programming department. I suppose that if your shop is making door hinges and other similar widgets it could function in AI. But you get into mold making, automotive or rocket engine parts etc...basically any complex geometries (which is the vast majority of CNC production even now), and then throw in tooling design, troubleshooting, cutter applications and procurement, proof of concept validation, along with first-article part/process inspection and the inherent troubleshooting with just that phase alone? Its just like when you take the "S" out of Safe and the "F" out of Way. There is no F-in way.

[SpaceBar]

I predict that in the future there will be a demand for non-AI certified products, with human-only input and verification/quality assurance at all stages.

[Brian Griffin]

“You’ve obviously have never worked in the programming department. I suppose that if your shop is making door hinges and other similar widgets it could function in AI. But you get into mold making, automotive or rocket engine parts etc...basically any complex geometries (which is the vast majority of CNC production even now), and then throw in tooling design, troubleshooting, cutter applications and procurement, proof of concept validation, along with first-article part/process inspection and the inherent troubleshooting with just that phase alone?”

We are pleased to tell you that if you buy $2 millions of machinery from us you can make the part.

My other options?

Cleveland Cast Metal Parts....

Guns can have really complicated parts.

[Brian Griffin]

“any complex geometries (which is the vast majority of CNC production even now)”

Much of the complex work has already been done in the firearms and vehicle industries.