Behind every great machining facility is an even greater machinist. For REGO-FIX’s Center for Machining Excellence (CME), that machinist is Zach Doleh, Lead Applications and Machining Specialist.
With his extensive educational and professional background in machining applications and engineering, Zach brings essential insight and machining experience that ensures the Center for Machining Excellence is a space built around education and innovation for all levels of expertise in the manufacturing industry.
From Gaining Experience to Guaranteeing Excellence
Zach’s passion for learning stems from his own educational background. He holds two associate degrees in Precision Machining Technology and Advanced CNC Technology and Programming from Vincennes University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Management from Purdue University, and a Master of Business Administration in Engineering from the University of Southern Indiana. With his broadened knowledge, Zach brings a strong and unique perspective to the manufacturing industry and a desire for helping others grow in their expertise.
Zach started his career as an applications engineer and gained skills in a variety of machining processes through installing, servicing, programming and setting up different machining components. He puts his knowledge to work for REGO-FIX’s center and the center’s partners every day through his care and craftmanship of installing and servicing all equipment.
Learning More in Less Time
One of Zach’s biggest aspirations for the Center for Machining Excellence is to provide multiple layers of learning in one environment versus only gaining knowledge on one process at a time. For example, an industry-focused event for medical manufacturers might attract an attendee because they need to hone their precision machining capability. They will absolutely satisfy their original educational goal. They will also learn more about material properties, best practices to meet clean room standards, efficiencies gained through technology, quality control techniques and more.
“It takes multiple processes to produce a completed part,” Zach says. “To create a part, you need to use machines, toolholding, work holding, coolant, software and inspection technologies before it can be considered complete. The CME is the perfect place to learn about all these technologies within one visit.”
An Excellent Vision for the Future
Zach envisions the Center for Machining Excellence as a hub for education and innovation where individuals at all levels of experience can engage in the latest manufacturing advancements. From high school students getting their first hands-on experience to engineers testing toolpaths, the facility is open to all to reach their maximum manufacturing potential.
“None of us can provide the final product alone,” Zach states. “That’s why the Center for Machining Excellence is the perfect place for all of us to learn, work and succeed together in the manufacturing world.”
Zach’s valuable experience, education and ambition gives visitors to the Center for Machining Excellence innovative machining application knowledge and empowers them to apply what they learn in their classrooms, shops and production floors across the globe.
To learn more about the Center for Machining Excellence, click here.