The DFX podcast is an ongoing conversation about making, CNC fabrication and micro scale manufacturing from the perspective of two solo makers and their occasional guest hosts. Co-hosted by Winston Moy (@winstonmakes) and Ed Kramer (@ekramer3).
Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee
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
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
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
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
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.
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. https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/ https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
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
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 https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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
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/
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