IT'S JUST A PHASE. While Saunders and his team are busy implementing external phases of re-structuring SMW, Grimsmo's recognizing internal phases of intense creativity that eventually give way to productivity. Grimsmo and Saunders discuss their respective phases in comparison to shops that are further along in development.

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Do the hustle! (thoughtfully) While the word "hustle" sounds like hell on wheels, Mike from Miltera has a different type. He puts ample consideration into resource allocation--and it's not just about material, tools, or machines.

Totally Unexpected Benefits of ERP You might think ERP is a numbers and organization game but Saunders sees something much bigger and abstract happening to the SMW team.

Grimsmo's EUMACHS---D.O.A.? The Heidenhain control tech has come! When he opened the panel, it was WAY more than Deja Vu. Grimsmo talks plans for the twins and a plan if the plan doesn't go to plan. Next, maintenance techs are scheduled to perform the 100-point inspection.

A Touchy Subject Saunders highlights a major drawback for hobby-grade benchtop machines like the SmartCarb, Pocket NC, and Tormach xsTech. He proposes a great way to stop touching tools off constantly.

Rasking for a Friend Rasks are progressing slowly but they're still progressing. After feeling some burnout from the self-imposed July 1 deadline, Grimsmo's ready to outsource fixture components!

SOURCING MATERIAL #REJECT During the phase 1 purge, Saunders finds a special blank that reminds him about how he used to source material back in the New York suburb days. Grimsmo discloses a sourcing material story you won't believe. Having up front, explicit delivery, care, and spec instructions are of utmost importance. Accepting material that doesn't meet your standards is hurting your business!

How to Source Material

SMW Pallet Jack FAIL While googling and watching videos to find solutions is wonderful and can work, other times, it's about physically trying it out.

GK's Getting SHIFTY in here. One of Grimsmo's employees has move on--to another department. Find out who and why on this episode of Business of Machining!