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**The Digital Fabrication Experiment Podcast**

The DFX podcast is an ongoing conversation about making, CNC fabrication and micro scale manufacturing from the perspective of three solo makers and their occasional guest hosts. Co-hosted by Winston Moy (@winstonmakes), Ed Kramer (@ekramer3) and Chris Lee (@chrislee.design).

Latest Episodes:

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

Show notes

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

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

Show notes

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

Ep. 061 - Good Tidings Jan 03, 2021

Show notes

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

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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/

Ep. 058 - No Free Lunch Sep 23, 2020

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

Ep. 056 - Transparent Carbon Aug 29, 2020

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

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