In the latest episode of Taps and Patience, AJ and Harrison discuss changes in their work environments, sharing struggles with specific machining challenges, including issues with tool setups and material warping. AJ reflects on his experiences with his recent projects, such as teaching classes and upcoming Mastercam training, while Harrison talks about the complexities of managing a young company and navigating client relationships, especially with a new medical project. They also explore the idea of creating an open-source franchise model for machining that shares best practices and standard tools to help others grow in the industry.
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Not so micro... - Ep. 128
In the 128th episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ and Harrison discuss their recent challenges in machining, particularly AJ's struggles with warping large parts and Harrison's updates on family matters and new projects, including the use of a CMM for medical parts. They dive into details about their respective experiences with different machining tools and the importance of safety measures in their shops, such as eyewash stations and fire extinguisher placement. The conversation touches on the complexities of utilizing CAD software like Fusion in ITAR-compliant scenarios and their perspectives on various CNC machines, notably the Doosan and Haas, reflecting on performance and reliability within their operations.
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The Great Machine Shop Book Club - Ep. 127
In the 127th episode of Taps and Patience, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss a variety of topics, including new machinery at Harrison's shop, upcoming automation solutions, and the status of production orders. They also touch on the challenges of teaching and the evolution of AJ's teaching style to better accommodate students of varying speeds and skill levels. The conversation shifts to book recommendations, where they share a range of both business and fiction titles, emphasizing the importance of learning and self-improvement in their respective fields.
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Industry Diversification - Ep. 126
In the 126th episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ from Subtract Manufacturing and Harrison from Precision Ingenuity discuss their current work and projects. AJ shares updates about Subtract becoming an LLC and working on software improvements for better customer experience, while also detailing challenges with manufacturing acrylic cylinders. Harrison updates on a new CMM installation, their experience with machining issues, and discusses the importance of diversifying their customer base to manage risk better in the business.The super cool lathe tool block we talked about: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNVsetTR5gM
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Deja Vu- Ep. 125
In episode 125 of the "Taps and Patience" podcast, AJ and Harrison discuss their recent activities, including AJ's busy teaching week and Harrison's experience dealing with challenging machining jobs. They share insights about manufacturing processes, tool setup, and the learning experiences of their employees when transitioning between different CNC machine brands like Haas and FANUC. Additionally, they touch upon AJ's struggles with a used car purchase and emphasize the importance of having solid processes in place to improve efficiency and quality in machining.
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