There is also the excellent series of demonstrations and explanations by Dan Gelbart[1] on high-precision techniques, aimed at scientific instrument prototyping.
It kinda presupposes a much better equipped workshop than many will have access to (mainly a waterjet and 100T press, although I don't imagine computerised sheet-metal brakes are especially common either)
You can do a surprising amount with just a chop saw (that has a carbide tipped blade, cost $200 or so for the saw and blade), a drill press (another $200 for the press and bits) and a CNC mill (X-carve, about $1300). The above can be used to shape aluminum.
WIth those three tools, you could bootstrap a modern industrial workshop.
I am going to look into this collection, i have been thinking of setting up a small shop but i might go with a bigger CNC that traverses the work area over rack and pinion so i can switch between spindle and plasma cutter. Any suggestions?
Fun fact: that shop is in Dan's basement. He has a beautiful home in Vancouver and has built into the basement a better machine shop than any at UBC. It's a playground.
It kinda presupposes a much better equipped workshop than many will have access to (mainly a waterjet and 100T press, although I don't imagine computerised sheet-metal brakes are especially common either)
[1] https://www.youtube.com/user/dgelbart/videos