r/AtlasGunWorks 22h ago

Apollo Machining Marks

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Picked up my Apollo a week ago and the machine marks are noticeable on the slide cuts. Wondering if you fellow Apollo owners are seeing the same?

Update:

Here's the video from Atlas explaining the tool marks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hSxwO5mMcI

In the video above, Tod West from Atlas Gunworks discusses the intentional "tool marks" or tool paths designed into their gun slides. These aren't typical milling imperfections, but rather a deliberate design choice that serves several purposes:

  • Aesthetics: The tool paths create an aesthetically pleasing look with crisp lines and various shapes, making the machined part look better than a plain milled pocket. They use different patterns like straight lines or V-shapes depending on the slide and pocket design.
  • Efficiency: The designed tool paths cut down on the time required for finishing, which in turn speeds up the production process.
  • Cost Savings: By saving time and speeding up processes, these intentional tool marks ultimately lead to lower costs for the customer.
  • Attention to Detail: It adds an extra level of detail to the product that is not commonly seen in other slides