Sandusky, Ian
Owner
at Lakewood Machine & Tool
Ian Sandusky is a Canadian manufacturing expert, machinist, and owner of Lakewood Machine & Tool. Known for his practical expertise in CNC machining and shop management, he shares educational content through Practical Machinist’s Machine Shop Talk series, Making the Cut, and social media, where he helps machine shop owners improve processes, quoting, and business operations. Ian is recognized for making complex manufacturing topics accessible and engaging for machinists and shop owners alike.
Sessions
- Why Your Shop Isn’t Making Money (Even When You’re Busy)
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IMTS Machinists' HubMonday, September 14 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central
- Feeds & Speeds: What the Book Says vs. What We Run
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IMTS Machinists' HubTuesday, September 15 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Central
- Tooling That Changed Everything (and What Was a Waste)
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IMTS Machinists' HubWednesday, September 16 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central
- AI in Machine Shops: Is It Here or Is It a Buzzword?
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IMTS Machinists' HubThursday, September 17 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central
- Front Office vs. Shop Floor: Why We Clash
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IMTS Machinists' HubThursday, September 17 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central
- Why Your Parts Keep Getting Scrapped (And It’s Not the Machine)
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IMTS Machinists' HubFriday, September 18 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Central