The Digital Fabrication Experiment Podcast show

The Digital Fabrication Experiment Podcast

Summary: 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).

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 Ep.073 - Reunion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:32

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/

 Ep. 072 - The Machinist’s Imperative | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:00

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/

 Ep.071 - Spacetime | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:03

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

 Ep. 070 - Xometry‘s Greg Paulsen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:20

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/

 Ep. 069 - HDM and L.E.O. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:11

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

 Ep. 068 - Cool Runnings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:56

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

 Ep. 067 - Vaxxed! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:41

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

 Ep. 066 - Shop Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:31

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

 Ep. 065 - Haas-o-mation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:09

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

 Ep. 064 - Supercritical Burnout? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:14:52

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

 Ep. 063 - The Great Texas Whiteout | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:25

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:38

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:30

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:03

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 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:41

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/

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