The Digital Fabrication Experiment Podcast

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. LinksRobert Cowan on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/cowanrg9Robert Cowan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robertcowandiyBattleBots - 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 LifeWinston 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-dI74zxPgPrusa 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-2019Intro to 5-Axis Machining - Hand’s-On Training at SMW - https://www.nyccnc.com/events/#19478The Chip Rag Newsletter from SMW - https://chiprag.com DFX Podcast - https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com