How to start a CNC machine shop in 2026: choosing mills, lathes and software, job shop vs production work, quoting by machine hour, quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100), defense work rules (ITAR registration and CMMC), OSHA safety, financing equipment, a worked profit example and a 90-day plan.
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