What do you think about this statement.........

I'd also add to the machining process, the machinist himself is where quality comes from, not the machine itself. I use machines from a generation before mine. I set the clearances, make the crosshatch. Not the machine, I'm sure a CNC machine would do better and faster but it still takes the dude to plug in those numbers.
I guess I'm trying to say it's takes someone wanting to do it correctly on any machine
I’d bet “production” machining is no longer a guy plugging in numbers. As the machines get better they get more accurate, and need less involvement from a guy.

Anyone remember the thread where some dude wanted to bore and hone a block with a mag drill?