Niels, Luke
Owner
at Progressive Turnings
Luke Niels is a shop owner, trade school educator, and CNC turning specialist. As the owner of Progressive Turnings and host of The Lathe Lab, he combines real-world manufacturing experience with a passion for educating the next generation of machinists. Specializing in CNC turning, Luke shares practical knowledge on lathe programming, setup, tooling, and process optimization, offering valuable insights for both experienced machinists and those looking to build their skills in precision turning.
Sessions
- How to Go From Button Pusher to Problem Solver
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IMTS Machinists' HubMonday, September 14 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Central
- How to Get Out of Dead-End Shop Jobs
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IMTS Machinists' HubMonday, September 14 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central
- Automation in the Real World: When It Actually Makes Sense
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IMTS Machinists' HubWednesday, September 16 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 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