The Digital Fabrication Experiment Podcast

It has been ages since the last show but the crew returns for our first 2023 episode. Winston, Chris and Ed catch up on what each is doing these days, the future of US manufacturing and shop goals for the year. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com . #dfxpodcast #thedigitalfabricationexperiment #maker #instamachinist #makersgonnamake Links Within Tolerance Podcast (@withintolerancepodcast on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/withintolerancepodcast Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future - https://www.hadrian.co Winston’s aerospace drink coaster video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LETehu0Izcg Ed’s MCD-finished Christmas ornaments - https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMZPlduYjO/

Marvin Groeb (@marvgro) returns to DFX! Eddie and Marvin catch up on what Marvin has been doing since he was last on the show. Winston and Chris have the day off but will be back for the next episode. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links Marvin Groeb (@marvgro on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/marvgro/

We’re back! Chris updates us on his exciting new job at Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The gang talks SpaceX. Winston is keeping busy at Carbide 3D. Eddie talks 2022 business planning and lessons learned on some recent jobs. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com . #dfxpodcast #thedigitalfabricationexperiment #maker #instamachinist #makersgonnamake Links Amazon Project Kuiper - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-announces-plans-and-launch-provider-for-prototype-satellites SpaceX update from Elon Musk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N7L8Xhkzqo

Winston and Chris talk with DFX guest Greg Paulsen, Director of Application Engineering at Xometry. Greg talks about his journey into manufacturing and what it means to deliver manufacturing as a service including additive and CNC-based technologies. Ed was unavailable for this episode but will be back for DFX71. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links Check out Xometry’s 3D printing service and CNC machining service today (links below) Xometry 3D Printing Service - https://www.xometry.com/capabilities/3d-printing-service Xometry CNC Machining Service - https://www.xometry.com/capabilities/cnc-machining-service/

Winston tells us all about the recently announced Shapeoko HDM. Chris has exciting news. Ed focuses on the business of business. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com . #dfxpodcast #thedigitalfabricationexperiment #maker #instamachinist #makersgonnamake

Ed finally gets proper AC in the shop. Winston is cooking up a mechatronics camera slider. Chris MIPS up for Fusion. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ed goes additive shopping. Chris refines his career/life plan. Winston designs for injection molding. Chris deals with a complicated work holding challenge. Ed dials in speeds/feeds for 2-color HDPE composite parts. Winston dreams of an ATC. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ed runs a shiny job for John Grimsmo Knives. Chris gets his mill/turn groove on. Winston runs some carbon fiber work. Party Barn sign update. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Chris dishes the details on a simple but clever approach to batch machining automation. Ed’s in-machine GoPro rig is a winner. Winston has new machine news for us. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

The guys talk about the risk of ruining what you love in the transition from hobbyist to professional. Shop updates and more. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ed gets dumped on. Chris hits his PEEK. Winston jumps into injection molding. When looking for efficiency improvements in the shop don’t forget the physical workflow. Workholding with low-profile clamping. Dealing with material warp on tricky thin parts. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links @amy_love on IG - Maker, Baker, Sewer, Quilter, Welder, Machinist - https://www.instagram.com/amy_love/ Streamlining CAM workflows with Templates - Rob Lockwood - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/Streamlining-CAM-Workflows-Templates-2019 CarrLane Tiny Vise Edge Clamps - low profile work holding - https://www.carrlane.com/product/clamps-accessories/edge-clamps/tiny-vise-edge-clamps

First episode of 2021 and Chris is already anticipating future machine purchases. Winston’s day job is expanding into Haas 5-axis production work. And Ed whacks the warp on acetal parts. Using Rob Lockwood style CAD/CAM templates for the win! Links Within Tolerance Podcast Episode 79 - Brian Dinola - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-tolerance-episode-79-brian-dinola-of-autodesk/id1474857063?i=1000504539094 Streamlining CAM workflows with Templates - Rob Lockwood - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/Streamlining-CAM-Workflows-Templates-2019 Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

End of year episode. Chris has big news. Winston talks more about the new C3D machines. And Ed is keeping busy with some year-end job shop work. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Zach Dunham joins us to talk about Bantam’s new Desktop CNC Milling machine and the unique challenge of bringing a hardware product to market in the middle of a global epidemic. Links: Bantam Tools - https://www.bantamtools.com/cnc-milling-machine Zach Dunham - The Public Radio - https://www.zachdunham.com/thepublicradio The Edge podcast - https://www.bantamtools.com/blogs/theedge Ian Schon on IG - https://www.instagram.com/the_schon/ Sophy Wong on IG - https://www.instagram.com/sophywongmakes/

Winston fills us in on the newly announced Shapeoko Pro and Nomad 3 from Carbide 3D. Shop updates and more. https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links: Carbide 3D Announcement - https://carbide3d.com/blog/2020/nomad-3-plus-something-else/

The guys discuss Autodesk’s recent announcement of changes coming to the Fusion 360 Personal (free) License and how it impacts the hobby/maker CNC community. Shop updates and more. Links: Change Announcement - Autodesk Fusion 360 Personal (free) License - https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Fusion-360-Free-License-Changes.html Cedric Eveleigh (@cedriceveleigh on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/cedriceveleigh/

Chris goes CNC shopping again. Winston is programming for big boy machines. Eddie uses some unplanned down time to improve his shop layout and material storage. They have an honest talk about transitioning from job shop work to making their own products. Eddie brings on a subcontractor to maintain on-time delivery. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links: NC Viewer by Xander Luciano - Browser-based gcode visual backplotting tool - https://ncviewer.com

Eddie explores diamond tooling in his never ending quest for better surface finishes. Winston engineers away on the future Nomad and Chris dials in his career. Links: Marvin Groeb - Aerospace machining on a Kern Vario shot glorious 4K video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM5MupXyqq0

Chris and Winston are joined by the ever delightful Sami Woolhiser. They talk about maker burnout and how to deal with it. Lots of great tips on how to tackle big projects by starting small. Eddie take the night off to finish a rush job. Links: Sami Woolhiser (@gosamilee on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/gosamilee/ Autodesk Advanced Manufacturing Summit 2020 (Virtual) - https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/advmfg-summit/overview

DFX54 - Lean and Shine Chris goes 5-axis machine shopping at the day job. Ed digs into Neo twinsies and diamond tooling. Winston triggers a conversation about lean improvements around the shop. Ed takes that as a cue to brag about his new endmill organizer system. https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links: ekramer3 tool drawer organizer tray - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541284 Pocket NC rotary table chip guard - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541268