Videos tagged with Sodick

This episode of Gun Guys features Bill and Ken Hackathorn taking an in-depth look at the AR Tactical Trigger Unit (TTU) from Wilson Combat. They explore the engineering and manufacturing process, including behind-the-scenes footage of its creation on Sodick wire EDM machines with Wilson Combat's top process engineer, Brent Boyer. The discussion covers the development of high-performance AR-platform triggers, focusing on speed, light pull weight, accuracy, and stability for tactical applications.

Wilson Combat details its massive 16,000 sq. ft. expansion, significantly increasing production capacity for rifles and handguns. The facility leverages advanced CNC machinery like Fanuc RoboDrills, Nakamura-Tome, Sodick EDM, and Okuma mills, alongside Renishaw CMM for quality control. This expansion allows for in-house manufacturing of critical components like BCGs and barrels, boosting output by up to 600% for rifles and 300% for handguns.

This video provides an in-depth look at Wilson Combat's commitment to American manufacturing excellence. It showcases their advanced CNC machining capabilities, meticulous quality control processes, and expert hand-fitting and assembly techniques for firearms like the 1911 and AR-platform rifles. The presentation highlights the high-tech environment and skilled workforce dedicated to producing top-tier firearms domestically.