Within Tolerance

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Within Tolerance Episode 90 - Adam Balogh of Laney College Machine Tech Apr 20, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by Adam Balogh, Department Chair of Machine Technology at Laney College aka @Laneymachinetech on Instagram. Adam shares with us his backstory, starting in something surprisingly different than machining, to working with Tom Lipton at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, to teaching young aspiring machinists. Adam talks about his projects, 3d printing, keeping students inspired, and more.

Nickolas Means talk on 3 mile island: https://youtu.be/hMk6rF4Tzsg

Laney College Machine Technology Department Website: https://laney.edu/machine_technology/

Instagram: @laneymachinetech (2x)

YouTube Channels: Machine Tech Video Blog; Laney Machine Tech

Berkeley Center for Magnet Technology at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: https://bcmt.lbl.gov/

NYC|CNC Tour of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: https://youtu.be/FmmNRaKpBTI

East Bay Municipal Utility District (Local Water/Wastewater Utility with Repair Machine Shop): https://www.ebmud.com/

Terminal Manufacturing Co. (CNC/Manual Job Shop): https://www.terminalmanufacturing.com/

Book Mentioned: "The Instructor, the Man and the Job: A Hand Book for Instructors of Industrial and Vocational Subjects" by Charles Allen (Available @ https://archive.org/details/instructormanjob00allerich)

Source for Inexpensive Quality Surplus Optics: www.surplusshed.com

Dan Gelbart's Precision Air Bearing Lathe: https://youtu.be/sFrVdoOhu1Q

Adam's YouTube Series on Autocollimators: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL-aWzAbmoUn435Fq3MEAClddgrsPfXPO

Within Tolerance Episode 89 - John Miller of Way Of The Mill Apr 13, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by John Miller of Way Of The Mill, a CNC consulting and training company. John starts off explaining how he got into machining, from a college project, to working applications at Makino, to ramping up iPhone production cells. John and Dylan talk about tool holders, tooling, the best 40x20 options for a listener question, and more. John is a wealth of knowledge on CNC, production machining, and process engineering and shares a bunch of great tips. The episode rounds out with some funny stories from the field.

Within Tolerance Episode 88 - Jonathan Boggs of Triiaxis Apr 06, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by Jonathan Boggs of Triiaxis. Jonathan just recently went full-time making his first model of knife, the Iris. Jonathan tells Dylan how he got into machining in the Air National Guard and some interesting parts he made along the way. He shares his recent trials buying a used lathe, tearing it apart, and fixing it. Jonathan also shares some interesting power issues he's had, and some creative post edits he's used to work around them.

Within Tolerance Episode 87 - Clive Murphy of Powerbrake Mar 18, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by Clive Murphy, founder of Powerbrake, a manufacturer of high performance brake systems for the 4x4 market. Clive talks about the origins of Powerbrake, learning to specialize to grow a business, and the trial and tribulations of starting a 5 axis manufacturing company in South Africa. Clive also shares some stories from his time learning from Eliyahu Goldratt, author of the first #withintolerancebookclub book "The Goal".

Within Tolerance Episode 86 - Chris Bathgate Mar 09, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by Chris Bathgate, a machinist sculptor who produces beautiful art using machining and multiple materials. Chris talks about how he started down the machining path, the benefits of using smaller machines and having them at home, tips for shipping valuable pieces across the globe and more. You can check out his work on Instagram at @c_bathgate and online at www.chrisbathgate.com

Within Tolerance Episode 85 - Josh Hacko of Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker Feb 24, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by Josh Hacko of Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker. Josh, his father, and Co. produce the only watches manufactured in Australia on some amazing machinery. Josh tells us the story of how NHW got into building watches after large watch companies began restricting parts purchases. Now, armed with years of experience and technical know-how they make gorgeous watches using Timascus in some of the main parts. Josh tells about the headaches working with such a unique material and all of the associated work finishing such an ambitious project.

Within Tolerance Episode 84 - AJ Huff from Design The Everything Feb 16, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by AJ Huff from Design The Everything, a company that aims to make products you love to use everyday. Dylan and AJ talk about the book the "Purple Cow" by Seth Godin, the second book in the WT book club. AJ suggested this book a while ago and feels it's important for the machinist community to remember the marketing side of running a business. AJ and Dylan talk through how to distinguish your business, running ads on social media, and finding your "Purple Cow". Both round out the episode talking about 3D printing, battle bots, and Japanese sumo robots.

Within Tolerance Episode 83 - Tom Zelickman of Inspiration Metalworks Feb 05, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by Tom Zelickman of Inspiration Metalworks. Tom talks about buying his new Hwacheon lathe and Hurco mill, getting 3 phase power in his shop, and his future move to full-time at his shop. Tom shares about his recent adventures cutting Silicon Carbide and using some crazy 6C Tools PCD tools. Both Dylan and Tom tell us about some car projects that are currently being worked on or are in the near future. Dylan talks about a new 3D printer project upcoming.

Within Tolerance Episode 82 - JT Belknap of DFM Toolworks Jan 28, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by JT Belknap of DFM Toolworks, a Chicago based manufacturer of woodworking tools. JT starts off describing his entry into the engineering workforce with Toyota, doing everything from assembling cars to working in a foundry. JT shares some great insight into running a successful Amazon store, from packaging, to data collection, and inventory levels. JT and Dylan talk about smart torque wrenches, Pierson pallet systems, and probing.

Within Tolerance Episode 81 - Jonathan Hornell-Kennedy of Coreprint Patterns Jan 22, 2021

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This week Dylan is joined by Jonathan Hornell-Kennedy of Coreprint Patterns, a Hamilton based manufacturer of CNC machined patterns, molds, tools, and dies. Jonathan tells about his unique origins in financial engineering before transitioning to working for his fathers company and learning CAD. After realizing a growing hole in the pattern making market he and a business partner started Coreprint Patterns. Jonathan and Dylan discuss the machines of Coreprint Patterns, favorite controllers, machining cast parts, AS9100 certification, and cassoulet. Dylan finishes the episode revealing the new book club structure and announcing the next book in the series, The Purple Cow by Seth Godin

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