The Digital Fabrication Experiment Podcast

Ep.073 - Reunion Apr 25, 2023

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.

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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/

Ep. 072 - The Machinist’s Imperative Apr 01, 2022

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.

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Links

Marvin Groeb (@marvgro on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/marvgro/

Ep.071 - Spacetime Mar 04, 2022

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.

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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

Ep. 070 - Xometry‘s Greg Paulsen Oct 26, 2021

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.

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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/

Ep. 069 - HDM and L.E.O. Sep 20, 2021

Winston tells us all about the recently announced Shapeoko HDM. Chris has exciting news. Ed focuses on the business of business.

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Ep. 068 - Cool Runnings Jul 27, 2021

Ed finally gets proper AC in the shop. Winston is cooking up a mechatronics camera slider. Chris MIPS up for Fusion.

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Ep. 067 - Vaxxed! May 21, 2021

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.

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Ep. 066 - Shop Update May 02, 2021

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.

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Ep. 065 - Haas-o-mation Apr 02, 2021

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.

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Ep. 064 - Supercritical Burnout? Mar 24, 2021

The guys talk about the risk of ruining what you love in the transition from hobbyist to professional.

Shop updates and more.

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Ep. 063 - The Great Texas Whiteout Mar 03, 2021

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.

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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

Ep. 062 - New Year, More Gear Feb 02, 2021

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

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Ep. 061 - Good Tidings Jan 03, 2021

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.

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Ep. 060- Zach Dunham - Bantam Tools Nov 02, 2020

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/

Ep. 059 - New For You Oct 13, 2020

Winston fills us in on the newly announced Shapeoko Pro and Nomad 3 from Carbide 3D. Shop updates and more.

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Links:

Carbide 3D Announcement - https://carbide3d.com/blog/2020/nomad-3-plus-something-else/

Ep. 058 - No Free Lunch Sep 23, 2020

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/

Ep. 057 - Hot and Bothered Sep 13, 2020

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.

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Links:

NC Viewer by Xander Luciano - Browser-based gcode visual backplotting tool - https://ncviewer.com

Ep. 056 - Transparent Carbon Aug 29, 2020

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

Ep. 055 - CNC Dreams Aug 12, 2020

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

Ep. 054 - Lean & Shine Aug 02, 2020

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.

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Links:

ekramer3 tool drawer organizer tray - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541284

Pocket NC rotary table chip guard - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541268

Ep. 053 - Summer Shop Talk Jul 16, 2020

The guys have been keeping busy in their respective shops as the mercury rises. Ed squeezes in some fun titanium parts on the Neo between client jobs. Winston knocks out some rockets and his Pocket NC gets a new suit. Chris gets his latest UMC-500 workholding idea dialed in on the first production parts.

Links:

The Marc Reis Flop (@causeimcnc on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3_0DYOIQxn

Ep. 052 - Daniel DeArco Jul 01, 2020

Daniel DeArco joins us to share how he leverages DIY design, prototyping and CNC fabrication to get the perfect shot for his amazingly creative and dynamic video and photography productions.

Links

Daniel DeArco (@danieldearco on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/danieldearco/

The Life of a Bolt - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iptAkpqjtMQ

Ep. 051 - Desktop CNC Golden Age? Jun 16, 2020

The guys discuss the exciting new machine recently teased by Bantam Tools. Ed has an update on the new Pocket NC Pro currently under development. Winston wraps up his Skeloko LED bling video. Chris is getting in the zone on the UMC-500 and Ed shares his lessons learned after shipping off his first big commercial Neo job.

Links:

Autodesk Fusion 360 2020 Roadmap - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-roadmap-update-2020/
Bantam Tools New Machine Announcement - https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOHANupWjj

Ep. 050 - Ed Rees Jun 05, 2020

DFX celebrates our 50th episode with special guest Ed Rees from Saunders Machine Works. Ed talks about his luthier projects which sparked his initial interest in CNC machines. We chat about the Neo, Tormach, Haas and chickens.

Ep. 049 - Shop 'till You Drop May 20, 2020

Shop updates. Chris takes delivery of his UMC-500. Winston lights up Skeloko Datron-style. Eddie gets to work on his first big commercial job for the Neo. The workholding ecosystem for hobby-class CNC machines is looking promising. Saunders Machine Works introduces a sweet new aluminum fixture plate for the Shapeoko.

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Ep. 048 - Jorge Sanchez - Carbide 3D May 06, 2020

Carbide 3D’s Jorge Sanchez joins us to talk about the Nomad 883 Pro, the early days at Carbide 3D and much more.

Links:
Carbide 3D - https://www.carbide3d.com

Ep. 047 - Robert Cowan Apr 21, 2020

We are joined by Robert Cowan from BattleBots fame. He shares what goes into designing and fabricating combat robots and the engineering that goes into making a 250 Lb champion.

Links
Robert Cowan on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/cowanrg9
Robert Cowan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robertcowandiy
BattleBots - https://battlebots.com/

DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ep. 046 - Viral Vita Apr 07, 2020

Sami Woolhiser returns for a chat about maker life under lockdown. Team DFX is working on Covid-19 supplies. Eddie experiments with Fusion’s Rotary machining strategy on the Neo’s 4th axis. Chris continues to be essentially essential and Winston knocks out some awesome live streams from the home shop.

Links

Maker Mask - https://www.makermask.com/

Real Engineering on Low Cost Ventilators - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vLPefHYWpY

Fritz & Pieces Molded Face Shield Frame - https://www.instagram.com/p/B-YbnTKgSSj

DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ep. 045 - Lockdown Life Mar 25, 2020

DFX45 - Lockdown Life
Winston lives his best life under the LA lock-down. Chris experiences spindles kisses. Ed gets his new Neo up and running.
Bonus content: Chris and Winston talk more about COVID-19 at the end of the show.
Links

Mark Rober - "How to See Germs Spread": https://youtu.be/I5-dI74zxPg
Prusa on Being Proactive as a Business: https://blog.prusaprinters.org/prusa-research-coronavirus-pandemic-and-how-important-it-is-to-be-two-steps-ahead/
PocketNC Courses: https://courses.pocketnc.com/
MasterCAM Resources: https://my.mastercam.com/Learning/Tutorials

Ep. 044 - Subtractive + Subtractive = Additive? Mar 10, 2020

Shop updates. And new machines all around. Winston updates us on progress with his new 3D printer. The guys discuss coolant and initial tooling strategies for the Neo and UMC-500. Chris recaps his recent Saunders Machine Works visit. Winston does rocket science.

Links

T-Splines Three Ways - Paul Sohi’s AU2019 session - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/T-Splines-Three-Ways-2019
Intro to 5-Axis Machining - Hand’s-On Training at SMW - https://www.nyccnc.com/events/#19478
The Chip Rag Newsletter from SMW - https://chiprag.com

DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ep. 043 - Chris 2.0 Feb 25, 2020

Winston does WORKBENCHcon. Maker? Machinist? The guys ponder labels. Chris ‘haas’ some big news to share and Eddie gets ready for a visit from the new machine stork.

Links

Georgia Tech Invention Studio - https://www.instagram.com/gtinventionstudio/
Autodesk Fusion 360 Academy Portland - https://academypdx.fusion360.events-autodesk.com/
ManCrafting - https://www.instagram.com/mancrafting/

DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ep. 042 - Garage Gab Feb 13, 2020

Ed lights up the garage as he enters the final stretch for his Datron Neo delivery. Chris gets a garage of his own. Winston is enticed by additive. Chris designs a hero part for MD&M West. Can a fellow get a drink? Ed struggles to find an ethanol vendor.

Links

MD&M West - https://mdmwest.mddionline.com/
Maker Summer School - https://www.makersummerschool.com/
DIY Perks LED Light Build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhbMnQt14_o

Ep. 041 - Sami Woolhiser Jan 29, 2020

Winston and Eddie are joined by Sami Woolhiser (@avidcnc & @gosamilee), a Portland maker and digital fabrication evangelist at Avid CNC. Sami shares what she loves about the Portland creative maker scene and digital fabrication community building.

Links
Sami Woolhiser (@gosamilee on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/gosamilee/
Sami at work (@avidcnc on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/avidcnc/
Avid CNC Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUURXMoW6I66UPUohD-Dkeg
Frank Howarth (@frank.howarth on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/frank.howarth/
The Trash Hackers Collective - https://trashhackers.org/
Portland Digital Fabrication Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/PDX-Digital-Fabrication-Meetup/
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Ep. 040 - Brain Food Jan 14, 2020

The guys discuss learning resources for CNC newbies. Eddie revisits Ti and stainless steel on the Pocket NC V2-50. Chris wraps up his Johnny 5 part. Winston builds an infinity mirror to reflect on the depth of his video backlog.

Links
Autodesk Fusion 360 Tutorials - https://f360ap.autodesk.com/courses
Lars Christensen - https://www.instagram.com/larschristensen/
Updated Fusion 360 post processor for Pocket NC - https://cam.autodesk.com/posts/download.php?name=pocket%20nc

Ep. 039 - Fine Anni Dec 31, 2019

The DFX team recaps the year and talks about what they want to accomplish in 2020 in this last episode of 2019. And of course there are Johnny 5 updates. Happy New Year to all.

Links
Tutorial Series: Understanding Generative Design in Fusion 360 - https://f360ap.autodesk.com/courses/understanding-generative-design

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Ep. 038 - Machine Dreams Dec 16, 2019

The guys talk about the risk/reward tradeoffs of buying a vertical machining center. Eddie makes a pilgrimage to Saunders Machine Works. Winston sharpens a pencil for Star Wars. And Chris… lives.

Links
Kevin Ellingson (@mechvantage) - https://www.instagram.com/mechvantage/
Saunders Machine Works Training - https://www.nyccnc.com/events/
Free Access to Generative Design in Fusion 360 Until Dec 31 2019 - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-free-generative-design-until-2020/
DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ep. 037 - The Johnny 3 Dec 07, 2019

Ed, Chris and Winston have updates on their respective parts for the Saunders Machine Works Johnny 5 build.
Chris makes some big moves at work. The guys probe Winston on a new C3D product. Eddie puts in some solid Fusion time working on Neo workholding.

DFX Podcast Instagram Account: @dfxpodcast

DFX Website: https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com

Ep. 036 - Kern Microtechnik Nov 19, 2019

Eddie visits Kern Microtechnik in Eschenlohe Germany and talks with Kern’s head of R&D Matthias Fritz on what it takes to build machine tools capable of world-leading accuracy, precision and surface finishes.

Links
Kern Microtechnik on Instagram (@kernmicrotechnik) - https://www.instagram.com/kernmicrotechnik/
Kern Website - https://www.kern-microtechnik.com/en/
NYCCNC Kern Tour (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijl6uDa_kQU
John Grimsmo’s Tour of Kern (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiOouOhEs1A
John Grimsmo Makes a Norseman Part on a Kern (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLiTHuVI0mY
DFX Podcast Instagram Account: @dfxpodcast

Ep. 035 - Datron Days Nov 05, 2019

Datron’s Fabian Puth talks to DFX about the Datron story and how they approach machine design. Eddie gets hands-on with a Datron Neo S2 in Germany and the USA.

Links
Datron AG on Instagram (@datron.ag) - https://www.instagram.com/datron.ag/
Datron Dynamics on Instagram (@datroncnc) - https://www.instagram.com/datroncnc/
Datron Website - https://www.datron.com/
DFX Podcast Instagram Account: @dfxpodcast

Ep. 034 - @machinegirl_ Oct 29, 2019

Karolyn, better known on IG as @machinegirl_ joins us to talk about her fascination with foundry metal casting, welding and CNC machining and how growing up around manufacturing has had a big impact on her career.

Links
Karolyn (@machinegirl_ on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/machinegirl_
Melfred Borzall Company - https://www.melfredborzall.com/
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - https://www.calpoly.edu
Movie: The Machine Girl - https://www.amazon.com/MACHINE-GIRL-BLU-RAY-Blu-ray/dp/B004818OJQ
DFX Podcast Instagram Account: @dfxpodcast

Ep. 033 - Mr. Beaver Oct 07, 2019

DFX catches up with Luke Bonathan, founder of Beaver CNC, now director of product development at Carbide 3D. Based out of Cheltenham UK Luke is visiting LA this week, where the DFX crew chatted with him about the history of the Beaver HDZ and what it takes to bring a maker product to market.

Links

Luke Bonathan (@luke.thebeaver on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/luke.thebeaver/
Carbide 3d (@carbide3d on IG) - https://www.carbide3d.com

DFX Podcast Instagram Account: @dfxpodcast

Ep. 032 - Just Do It Oct 01, 2019

Eddie is AWOL at EMO while Winston and Chris hold down the DFX fort. The West Coasters discuss their WESTEC visit. Education vs experience, which is more important in the shop? Chris contemplates his future while Winston’s camping knife project is on point

Ep. 031 - Perfect Timing Sep 16, 2019

Eddie and Winston welcome Chris as a permanent third host on DFX. Winston gets TIG-gy with it. Chris is hyped about learning HyperMILL. Eddie is heading off to EMO. Winston indexes the Yoda-Budda. Chris talks meteorite machining. Oh and Eddie drops some big news.

Ep. 030 - That Sparkle Life Sep 02, 2019

Chris Lee joins us once again to talk about his adventures in machining steels and titanium on the Pocket NC. Winston might make a stab at the spinner world, and Eddie talks tombstones and spills the beans on some exciting Neo news.

Links
Dutchclass_watch (@dutchclass_watch on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/dutchclass_watch
Prince Customs (@princecustoms on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/princecustoms
ILTMS Darksaber - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrFZKqeuCnA
Carbide 3D Camp Knife video series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS3hpxHvkxfDAybGBxeON-h2EF7cDFxLq
ProvenCut - https://www.provencut.com
Datron Neo Series 2 - https://www.datron.de/en_gb/company/press-detail-artikel/higher-productivity-and-process-reliability-the-new-datron-neo-series-2.html

Ep. 029 - Autodesk Fusion 360 Academy Portland Recap Aug 19, 2019

The DFX team is back from Portland and Chris Lee joins us for a recap of Autodesk’s Fusion 360 Academy. We met a few DFX listeners and a whole Marvel Universe of our favorite Instamachinist super heroes. We talk about all the good stuff coming to Fusion later this year and in 2020.

Links

Matsuura custom fixture developed using Generative Design in Fusion 360 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9-BoJnXM8A

Chris Lee (@chrislee.design on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/chrislee.design/

AvidCNC (@avidcnc on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/avidcnc/

Ed Rees (@spacelyguitars on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/spacelyguitars/

Tom Zelickman (@tjzelick on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/tjzelick/

Aaron Powter (@dctteacher1 on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/dctteacher1/

Angelo Juras (@the_true_croatian_sensation on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/the_true_croatian_sensation/

Tim Paul (@oneeartim on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/oneeartim/

Al Whatmough (@awhatmough on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/awhatmough/

Ep. 028 - @vince.fab-ulous Jul 24, 2019

We land an interview with the Mad Max of hobby machine Instamachinists - Vince Ramirez. Better known as @vince.fab on Instagram, Vince is a talented welder, fabricator and self-taught CNC machinist running his own speed shop in Kyle Texas with a great story to share with us.

Links
Vince Ramirez - (@vince.fab on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/vince.fab/
Richard Cournoyer (@JPL_Richard on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/jpl_richard/

Ep. 027 - Steel Mill Thrill Jul 10, 2019

Ed gets a bigger shank. Winston's Nomad goes on the 'O1' diet. Coping with Project Egress envy. Latest news on Winston's acid trip a.k.a. DIY anodizing.

Links
Bantam Tools Micro-Machining Challenge - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/btmicrochallenge/
Project Egress - https://airandspace.si.edu/events/project-egress-build

Ep. 026 - Grate Expectations Jun 26, 2019

Winston's latest video explodes on Youtube. Eddie goes shopping. Both guys are turning it up a notch. Winston experiments with DIY anodizing while Eddie counts amps.
Links
Datron - https://www.datron.com
Winston’s Viral Mac Pro Cheese Grater Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s29YZqe9Cso
Soap Dish Inspiration Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLD4dFoXC7o

Ep. 025 - Make: Endgame Jun 10, 2019

Chris Lee joins us again as we discuss the demise of Maker Media (the company behind Make: and Maker Faire). Winston discovers that chip clearing with air is a blast. Chris storms right into simultaneous 5-axis machining with a stormtrooper helmet project. Eddie rides out a storm of his own.

Links

Maker Faire halts operations and lays off all staff - https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/07/make-magazine-maker-media-layoffs/

Ep. 024 - Faire Game May 31, 2019

Chris Lee joins us once again to talk about his and Winston’s trip to Bay Area Maker Faire 2019. Eddie has been busy with Fusion 360. Winston discusses his Shapeoko-based CNC camera rig idea. Chris talks about his new 5-axis crush. And we’re all going to the inaugural Fusion 360 Academy in August.

Links
Chris Lee (@chrislee.design on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/chrislee.design/
Autodesk Fusion 360 Academy, Aug 5-7 2019, Portland OR - https://academypdx.fusion360.events-autodesk.com/
Edge Precision on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkSr3M8GXbS4txqPY7OMxQ

Ep. 023 - Uncommanded Moves May 15, 2019

Winston’s spindle takes the wheel. Eddie makes little holes and big plans. Winston is on ‘board’ for Maker Faire and Eddie talks turning. Oh, and flappy drones too.

Links

Hummingdrones Campaign on Indiegogo - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/robo-firefly-the-first-insect-like-consumer-drone/

Ep. 022 - Seven Pounds May 02, 2019

Winston machines away seven pounds of aluminum to roll out his latest big project. Eddie works through some issues with chatter and long reach stub tooling. Winston discovers that copper can always use a little pinch of tellurium. And both of the guys are happy with some new work holding ideas they put to use on recent projects.

Links

145 Copper at McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/copper-alloy-145

Straight Shank ER25 Collet Chucks - https://www.maritool.com/Tool-Holders-Straight-Shank-ER25-Straight-Shank/c23_28_177/index.html

Ep. 021 - Spring Shop Update Apr 20, 2019

Winston makes progress on the mystery project he is taking to Bay Area Maker Faire. Eddie finds Pocket NC small piece workholding success with a new collet chuck. The guys talk shop and Winston's invite to Atlanta for the Home Depot ProSpective event.

Ep. 020 - Keeping it 'Fresh' Apr 03, 2019

The guys talk about the tension between creating unique designs, sharing and the temptation to simply copy the work of others.
Eddie rethinks his delrin gear production workflow in search of a 2X productivity boost. Winston is working on something big for Bay Area MakerFaire.

Links
Alice Coatduck (@alice_coatduck on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/alice_coatduck/

Helical Fresh (@helical_fresh on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/helical_fresh/

Ep. 019 - Pocket NC - Matt & Michelle Hertel Mar 18, 2019

Eddie makes a trip out to Bozeman Montana to talk with Matt and Michelle Hertel, founders of Pocket NC.
Hear their story about bringing a 5-axis desktop-class CNC machine to market. We discuss their past projects and catch a few hints about their future plans at Pocket NC.

Links
USB-Rechargable Laser Pointer - https://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Rechargable-Self-Defense-Laser-CAUTION-DAN/
Chocolate Tiara Cupcake Toppers - https://www.instructables.com/id/Chocolate-Tiara-Cupcake-Toppers/
Make: Magazine article on Pocket NC V2-50 and full machine simulation - https://makezine.com/2019/02/27/pocket-nc-launches-titanium-grade-machine-and-5-axis-milling-simulator/
Pocket NC - https://www.pocketnc.com/
Osh Park - https://oshpark.com

SparkFun - https://www.sparkfun.com/
Autodesk Fusion 360 - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview

Pocket NC FR4 CNC Milling Machine Photos

Front

Rear

Side

Ep. 018 - High RPM Fun Mar 06, 2019

Eddie tests the hot new machine from Pocket NC. But his upcoming visit to their new shop in snowy Montana will surely cool him down. Winston recaps his WorkbenchCon experience and decompresses after his hectic run at the annual Autodesk CAM Challenge.

Links
Giaco (@giacowhatever on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/giacowhatever/
Alice (@alice_coatduck on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/alice_coatduck/

Ep. 017 - Chris Lee Feb 21, 2019

We talk with Chris Lee, fellow instamachinist and Injection Mold Design Engineer at MR Molds. Chris recently made a career pivot from a job in the medical field to a big move into manufacturing. We'll talk about the origins of that change and his introduction to design, CNC and digital manufacturing technologies and much more on this week's episode.

Links
Chris Lee (@chrislee.design on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/chrislee.design
DXN Provisions (@dxn_provisions on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/dxn_provisions/
Winston's AutodeskBowlChallenge - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/autodeskbowlchallenge/
Autodesk CAM Challenge - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/autodeskcamchallenge/
M.R. Mold & Engineering Corp. - https://www.mrmold.com/

Ep. 016 - Team Subtractive talks Additive Feb 07, 2019

DFX16 show notes

Eddie and Winston explore where additive fits in their world of team subtractive. Edde talks about his latest production job. Winston is heading to WORKBENCHcon this month. Both co-hosts are excited about sharp objects heading their way. Shop updates and other thoughts on small-time maker life.

Links
Workbenchcon - Atlanta, GA February 21-23, 2019 - https://www.workbenchcon.com/
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, Anaheim, CA February 5-7 2019 - https://mdmwest.mddionline.com/
Rob Lockwood (@rob.awesome.lockwood on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/rob.awesome.lockwood/
Locked Tool (@lockedtool on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/lockedtool/
Chris Lee (@chrislee.design on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/chrislee.design/
Dann Demazure (@igsdann on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/igsdann/

Ep. 015 - More Metal Jan 23, 2019

Winston finishes his Shapeoko enclosure with only minor regrets. Eddie tests some speeds and feeds for dry Titanium machining. Both guys see some good improvements in surface finish strategies for aluminum. Winston gets wacko with macro and Eddie gives his vise a lift.

Links
Daniel Jansson (@switchandlever on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/switchandlever/

Ep. 014 - A New Year Jan 08, 2019

Winston and Eddie close out the year and talk about their plans for 2019. Both guys make progress on their Shapeoko enclosures. Eddie talks surface finishing and Winston updates us on his plans for expanding the content on the Carbide 3D YouTube channel.

Links
Ball End Mill stepover/roughness depth calculator - https://schnittdaten.meusburger.com/theoretical-roughness-depth/

Ep. 013 - Year End Episode Dec 13, 2018

Winston discovers everybody drives in LA as he works on reconstituting the little machine shop of horrors. Then there's those little earthquakes at work. Eddie searches out efficiencies as he explores taking on more commercial work in the next few months and finds NYCCNC's Ultimate Guide to Threadmilling a big help in the workshop.

Links
Pocket NC Simulator - https://sim.pocketnc.com

NYCCNC Ultimate Guide To Threadmilling - https://www.nyccnc.com/how-to-threadmill/

Ep. 012 - Maker Road Trip and AU2018 Recap Nov 27, 2018

Winston and Eddie recap Winston's "Making It Across America" road trip and their inaugural attendance at Autodesk University 2018.

Links
Autodesk University 2018 - Recorded Sessions - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/las-vegas/recorded-sessions

Scott Moyse’s AU2018 session: 101 Fusion 360 Tips and Tricks - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/101-Fusion-360-Tips-and-Tricks-2018

Autodesk University recorded sessions from prior years - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/au-online

No Dumb Questions Podcast (Destin Sandlin and Matt Whittman) - https://www.nodumbquestions.fm

Vince Ramirez - @vince.fab on IG - https://www.instagram.com/vince.fab

Joe Mercado - @sanctum_bespoke on IG - https://www.instagram.com/sanctum_bespoke

Ep. 011 - Autodesk University 2018 Roundtable Nov 17, 2018

Join us for this AU2018 Roundtable with special guests Al Whatmough from Autodesk, Marvin Groeb from Kern Microtechnik and Dann Demazure from Datron Dynamics as we discuss what's in store for Autodesk Fusion360, generative design, and other Autodesk manufacturing tools, the factory of the future and the story behind the crazy Datron longboard. All on this episode of The Digital Fabrication Experiment recorded on site at AU2018.

Marvin Groeb’s AU2018 session on Adaptive Clearing - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/Definitive-Talk-Adaptive-Clearing-HSM-2018

Autodesk University 2018 - Recorded Sessions - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/las-vegas/recorded-sessions
Datron - https://www.datron.com/

Ep. 010 - Transcontinental CNC Oct 30, 2018

Winston gets the shop all packed up and embarks on his epic roadtrip from NJ to the new career in California, the maker's paradise. Hear about some of the interesting makers he'll be meeting along the way.
Eddie makes it snow in sunny Texas with his Pocket NC while thinking about some holiday projects. And the tombstones arrive! The guys are looking forward to their trip to Autodesk University in two weeks.

Ep. 009 - Josh Hacko - Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker Oct 17, 2018

In this episode Winston and Eddie take you down under to meet Josh Hacko of Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker, Australia's first and only fine watch manufacturer. Learn why it takes over 300 hours of loving labor to produce a single watch that will endure for half a century or longer. And it's not all hand burnished axles and polished pinions either. Josh shares how NHW meshes state of the art CNC machines with old-world craftsmanship as they work to complete their first in-house mechanical watch movement.

Links
Nicholas Hacko Watch on IG (@nicholashackowatch) - https://www.instagram.com/nicholashackowatch/

Ep. 008 - Part-Time All the Time Oct 01, 2018

Eddie and Winston talk about the stresses of growing their respective ventures while working full time day jobs. And the moves (literally in Winston's case) they are making to do things differently in 2019 and beyond. Find out why Winston will need a transcontinental extension cord for his Nomad while Eddie steels himself for a 4140 steel job and thanks a fellow instamachinist for his help on a recent workholding collaboration. And Winston goes topographic in some walnut.

Links
Chris Lee on IG (@chrislee.design) - https://www.instagram.com/chrislee.design

Bobby Duke Arts YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSC1HqVmTaE4Shn32ihbC7w

Elevated Woodworking - https://elevatedwoodworking.com/

Ep. 007 - Edward Ford Sep 21, 2018

Winston and Eddie are joined by Mr. Shapeoko himself, Edward Ford. Ed Ford (@shapeoko) shares his motivations for creating the Shapeoko, one of the most popular small CNC milling machines on the planet. And we'll hear all about his and Winston's visit to IMTS 2018 and more. Winston is off to yet another Maker Faire soon while Eddie fixates on 5-axis fixturing once again.

Links
Ed Ford on IG (@shapeoko) - https://www.instagram.com/shapeoko/

Vince Ramirez on IG (@vince.fab) - https://www.instagram.com/vince.fab/

Richard (@jpl_richard) - https://www.instagram.com/jpl_richard/

New York Maker Faire - https://makerfaire.com/new-york/

Develop 3D Conference - October 2 - https://d3dliveusa.com

Carbide 3D - https://www.carbide3d.com

CutRocket - https://cutrocket.com/

EP. 006 - Marvin Groeb Sep 04, 2018

Winston and Eddie are joined by fellow instamachinist Marvin Groeb (@marvgro on IG) on DFX episode 6. Learn how Marvin combines his formal material scientist education along with a tinkerer's talent for CNC machining to push the limits of surface finish quality in his role at Kern Microtechnik. Hear about how one of the world's highest precision CNC milling machines is designed. And we discuss Marvin's experience with building the ultimate DIY 3d printer, the maker scene in Germany and why less is sometimes more when it comes to single flute end mills.
In a brief shop update we discover that Winston will soon be IMTS-bound while Eddie cleans up the dust after some minor workshop remodeling.

Links

Marvin's IG page (@marvgro) - https://www.instagram.com/marvgro/

Marvin's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTh2mUhpjPQC-Uqj-9u4_jQ

Marvin's Octogon-enclosed DIY delta 3d printer (photo) - https://dfxpodcast.podbean.com/mf/web/8eps9y/Octagon-3D-Printer.jpg

3d-printed lead screw made on the DIY printer (photo) - https://dfxpodcast.podbean.com/mf/web/apwd78/3d-printed-lead-screw.jpg

Nicholas Hacko Watch on IG (@nicholashackowatch) - https://www.instagram.com/nicholashackowatch/

Stephan Gotteswinter on IG (@stefan_gtwr) - https://www.instagram.com/stefan_gtwr/

KERN Microtechnik - https://www.kern-microtechnik.com/en/home/

Kern machining action on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKQPfkSZzR0

Datron - https://www.datron.de/en_gb/start.html

Ep. 005 - Danielle Applestone Aug 20, 2018

Winston and Eddie have their first guest host on DFX. Danielle Applestone, Founder and CEO of Daughters of Rosie, and former CEO at Bantam tools, joins us for a discussion of our robot future, the early days of the Othermill, and how she is working to bring more women in to fill the growing backlog of well-paying jobs in American manufacturing, before it's too late.

Links
Danielle Applestone at Hackaday Superconference 2017 - https://hackaday.com/2017/12/08/danielle-applestone-building-the-workforce-of-2030/

Daughters of Rosie - www.daughtersofrosie.com

Bantam Tools - www.bantamtools.com

"#trades_women_of_ig" hashtag on Instagram - www.instagram.com/trades_women_of_ig

Develop 3D Conference - October 2 - https://d3dliveusa.com/speakers/danielle-applestone/

Ep. 004 - Desktop 5-axis Aug 07, 2018

Winston and Ed share their experiences with desktop 5-axis machining and the Pocket NC. It's hammer time at the Little Machine Shop of Horrors, Eddie gears up for gears.
Get your DFX Launch Edition T-shirts - This is the final week to order one (link below).

Links mentioned in this episode
DFX Launch Edition T-Shirt (https://www.storefrontier.com/dfxle)
Autodesk Fusion 360 (Free) Startup License FAQ (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Do-I-qualify-for-free-use-of-Fusion-360.html)

Ep. 003 - The Human Touch Jul 24, 2018

A conversation about the impacts of automation on society, what people bring to the process, and dealing with self-doubt in the shop.

Links mentioned in this episode

DFX Launch Edition T-Shirt - https://www.storefrontier.com/dfxle

WSJ: The ‘Everything Handmade’ Trend Will Curb Job Losses (pay-walled)

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Ep. 002 - The Bottom Line Jul 11, 2018

Join Eddie and Winston as they discuss their adventures in making stuff while trying to make a profit. Winston talks etsy and his latest out of this world 5-axis aerospace part. Eddie talks wacky workholding and shares his experience with selling spinners on shopify. All on this week's episode of The Digital Fabrication Experiment.

Links mentioned in this episode

Made For Profit podcast

The Business of Machining podcast

Quoting a job - Titan Gilroy (Titans of CNC) - Youtube

Ep. 001 - A New Conversation Jun 24, 2018

Meet Eddie and Winston. Two nerds with a fascination for fabrication.
Where did they come from? Why do they Make? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the riveting premiere of The Digital Fabrication Experiment.

Links
Winston's 2018 Bay Area MakerFaire Panel

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