Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast

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Join Harrison from Precision Ingenuity and AJ from Audacity Micro on their weekly phone call about business, life, and of course, machining.... more

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The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast episodes:

February 15, 2024 The Haas Tech doesn't like Snow -- Ep. 71
Harrison has issues getting A Haas tech to come start up his machine. AJ doesn't mourn the Tormach. Floormats are nice. We got our first Patreon, and Harrison tries to design the Milling version of a Benchy.
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1h 19min
February 15, 2024 New Shop and No More Tormach! -- Ep. 70
Harrison and AJ, discuss various topics including their experiences with their respective shops and recent activities. Harrison talks about his exhaustion due to moving his shop and the excitement and stress of setting up a new space. He mentions getting a new air compressor and sandblasting cabinet, which significantly speeds up their work. They also discuss internet issues and water quality in their shops. Meanwhile, AJ shares his experience of selling a machine from their shop and the subsequent reorganization efforts. They talk about a busy day filled with various tasks, highlighting the challenges and excitement of running a shop. Overall, the conversation revolves around the ups and downs of managing and growing their businesses.
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1h 6min
February 03, 2024 Debt and the Machine Shop -- Ep.69
Good debt, Bad Debt, and Ugly Debt

Sorry for releasing this one late! It failed to upload and I didn't realize it!
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1h 16min
January 25, 2024 Paperless Parts is Expensive -- Ep. 68
This Podcast discusses various topics related to machining, including a machine breakdown, ordering spare parts, and business decisions. The AJ mentions an incident with a broken belt on a machine, the need for spare parts, and the decision to sell a particular machine. There's also a discussion about potential plans for acquiring a new machine, managing shop overhead, and navigating challenges in the machining business. Towards the end, the speakers touch on the challenges of finding work, potential automation in the new shop, and considering software tools like Paperless Parts for quoting despite the associated costs. Overall, the segment provides insights into the daily operations and decision-making processes in a machining business.

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53min
January 20, 2024 Machine Delays --- Ep. 67
AJ and Harrison discuss various topics related to their machining experiences. They touch upon issues such as delays in machine deliveries, challenges with cold weather affecting shop temperatures, and the intricacies of machining brass parts. The conversation also delves into the nuances of CAM programming, including the use of rest machining techniques and the importance of manually adjusting settings for optimal tool performance. The hosts share anecdotes about errors in toolpath configurations and explore solutions to achieve better results in their machining processes. Throughout the discussion, they provide insights into their daily workflows, sharing tips and tricks to overcome common machining challenges.

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34min
January 12, 2024 Fixture Fiascos and 5-Axis Fantasies -- Ep. 66
AJ and Harrison engage in a conversation about the challenges of operating in a job shop environment, where unpredictability in workload creates highs and lows. They discuss the difficulty of planning and workholding strategies for small ring-shaped parts, particularly addressing issues with fixtures and soft jaws. Harrison shares insights on the benefits of transitioning to the product space for more stability. The conversation delves into machining details, such as using 5-axis machines and exploring various methods to overcome workholding challenges for intricate parts, showcasing the dynamic nature of job shop life and the continuous problem-solving involved.
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1h
December 28, 2023 Christmas Party! --- Ep. 65
In this video not only does AJ's wife join us, but so do many of our past guests. Grab some coffee and fruit cake, and come hang out with us!
Guests:
Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/sheepysheepycrafts/
Norman: https://www.instagram.com/footpetaljones/
Derek: https://www.instagram.com/fidgetthings/
Ken: https://www.instagram.com/fluxworkholding/
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2h 30min
December 13, 2023 Learning to Focus
This week AJ and Harrison discuss a range of topics. They talk about creating videos, reworking the SWM threadmill Calculator, dealing with high workload, and technical details about torque and power curves. They also mention their podcast recording schedule, a Patreon account, and the possibility of an end-of-year summary for the last episode.

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1h 38min
December 04, 2023 Wear Comp and Silly Parts
In this thrilling Episode AJ and Harrison discuss inspection tools, a tricky peek part, the AJ's new Flux Vise, Harrisons first venture into wear comp, and precision NPT threads.

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1h 19min
November 23, 2023 No More Turkey
gobble gobble

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44min

FAQs about Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast:

How many episodes does Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

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