That's a nice gantry style CNC router. You oughtta be making some guitar bodies. :D
I have 2 mills and one lathe, been doing this since 2001. I do the design work (solidworks) then transfer to CAM (gibbscam) which generates the G-code/toolpaths, I go back in edit, fine tune, etc. Started out with a Fanuc Robodrill in my garage, making performance parts for ricemobiles, then got a CNC lathe, then now a 2nd pallet changer mill with the whole operation at my shop.
Two engineering degrees, one CS degree, and a MS in manufacturing engineering..... been in school far too long. <laughs>
Not a single HAAS. :D :D The HAAS is OK but I personally prefer Fanuc controls (Siemens if I can afford it). Seen too many QC and control issues with HAAS machines while in school so I stay away from those.
The Chinese (and also the lack of any enforcement of trade/copyright laws by the federal government) have f*cked the automotive industry so it's been a scramble to grow sideways into different markets, including firearms. Gotta pay the bills somehow.