Strategy report · Updated Aug 25, 2026
What's working for @titansofcnc on Instagram.
Titans of CNC
742K followers · 3.9K posts
“CNC Machining Experts | Led by Titan Gilroy, global industry innovator | CAD, CAM, CNC, Grinding, Swiss Machining, 3D Printing, Engineering and more”
Engagement rate
0.38%
Per post, last 90 days
Posts per week
2.3
Niche avg 7.0
Average likes
2.8K
17 avg comments
Post mix
Last 90 days · 3,945 posts indexed
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Top-performing posts
The three posts pulling the most engagement in the last 90 days.
reel 1.41% engagedIncredible Swiss Machining Tool Paths #cncmachinist #engineering #automation #aerospace #cncmill #cnclathe #cncprogramming #cncprogrammer #aerospace #machineshop #cncmachinetool #edm #additive #grinding #grindingmachine #innovation #technology #lathe #mill #industry #jobshop #Tornos #Kennametal
reel 1.18% engagedWhat is a CMM? #cncmachinist #engineering #automation #aerospace #cncmill #cnclathe #cncprogramming #cncprogrammer #aerospace #machineshop #cncmachinetool #edm #additive #grinding #grindingmachine #innovation #technology #lathe #mill #industry #jobshop #Mitutoyo
reel 1.07% engagedMachinist Reacts 😲 #cncmachinist #engineering #automation #aerospace #cncmill #cnclathe #cncprogramming #cncprogrammer #aerospace #machineshop #cncmachinetool #edm #additive #grinding #grindingmachine #innovation #technology #lathe #mill #industry #jobshop #Sodick
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Content pillars
AI-clustered themes the account posts about, with example posts pulled live from Instagram.
03
Posting rhythm
Cadence and timing patterns over the last 12 weeks.
2.3 posts/week
Niche benchmark · 7.0/week
Best days
Friday · Saturday · Monday
Best hours
12-2pm · 5-7pm
04
Signature hooks
Caption patterns the account reuses across high-performing posts.
[Extreme Adj] [Machining Thing] 😲
Used 12×
INSANE Swiss Tooling 😲
This CNC Feature Is Genius 😲
Machinist Reacts 😲
Machinist [Dramatic Action]
Used 6×
Machinist Learns a Lesson the Hard Way
Machinist Hack Saves Time 👍
Machinist Floods Shop with Coolant 🫠
[Technique] Tip/Question
Used 4×
Swiss Machinist Tooling Tip 🤌
Double Negative Inserts Plunge Milling?
[Action/Learn] [Topic]
Used 3×
What is a CMM?
Become a Better Machinist
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Strategy summary
What's working, what to fix, and what to ship next.
TL;DR
Reels of insane Swiss machining dominate, with post 10 hitting 10,370 likes and post 3 at 4,895. This visual spectacle pulls machinists in, far outpacing carousels. Friday posts average 3x higher engagement, like post 10 on Aug 14. Cadence at 2.3 posts/week leaks growth despite 742k followers; scale proven content to reclaim momentum. Personal stories add authenticity but underperform. Hooks like 'INSANE [thing] 😲' fuel 70% of top reels. Prioritize these for virality while weaving in tips. Boost to 7 posts/week on peak days to double reach.
Working
5- Extreme hooks like 😲 drive massive likes on posts 9-10.
- Swiss and tooling content crushes: **post 10 10k likes**.
- Fridays and Saturdays peak: post 3,10.
- Brand tags boost credibility without UGC.
- Fails spark comments: post 15 44 comments.
Risks
5- Cut repetitive hashtags; shorten to 10 max for better readability.
- Increase carousel use only for stories, as reels outperform.
- Post more consistently beyond 2.3/week to match engagement potential.
- Reduce low-eng carousels like post 18.
- Focus less on off-topic like 3D printing post 12.
Ship next
5- Double down on Swiss machining reels with **😲** hooks posting on Fridays.
- Test carousel formats for personal stories to boost dwell time.
- Partner with more brands like Kennametal for co-branded tips.
- Analyze comments on top posts for new pillar ideas.
- Ramp to 7 posts/week starting with high-performers.
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