#299 Custom Fusion 360 Tool Management script!
Topics: Grimsmo's CNC router is coming together Design review meetings Custom Fusion 360 tool management script! Willemin coolant or oil. IMTS tooling claim PNMU insert for 4140
Nov 25, 2022•49 min
Business of Machining
John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works discuss their success, struggles, goals and more as machinists, business owners and entrepreneurs.
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#298 Year In Review
Topics: year in review packaging, costs Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing Routers, Willemin, etc. GoPro and audio technology Selling used CNC machines "Greg" buying manufacturing companies
Nov 18, 2022•48 min
#297 Printing with TPU flexible filament
Topics: Saunders got 2 new Haas machines delivered for their training classes Grimsmo building their CNC router printing with TPU flexible filament Taco Bell and Okuma crashes recording quality audio
Nov 11, 2022•45 min
#296 Deal with tough conversations like a pro
Topics: Grimsmo's Willemin machine dealing with tough conversations Creating a metrology lab Mill-Turn machines, Tsugami, Willemin, Mazak Long term thinking Reverse osmosis water systems for coolants building an enclosure for Grimsmo's CNC router
Nov 04, 2022•46 min
#295 - There's A Better Way To Communicate
Topics: Designing a chip conveyor replacing a Blum probe costs to service machinery stop using e-mail for internal communication duplicate SKUs, Shopify
Oct 28, 2022•45 min
#294 Making Custom Porsche Parts, Chip Management on the Speedio and MORE
Topics Saunders running his horizontal mill 18 hours a day Making custom Porsche parts kids in the shop Grimsmo crunched the probe tip on his Speedio with custom programming Chip management on the Speedio probing, manual programming
Oct 21, 2022•48 min
#293 releasing a new case for Saga printer, Autodesk Fusion meetup in December and more!
Topics Grimsmo releasing a new case for their Saga printer 3d printing for production cardboard packaging Autodesk Fusion meetup in December https://www.dsi-mfg.com/fusion-summit-2022 multiple computers for workflow tool breakage control
Oct 14, 2022•46 min
#292 Machining is the coolest thing ever
Topics: Machining is the coolest thing ever "failing as a business leader if we don't purge our junk" "what do I want in the next 6 months" how to hire and train new people quickly? Variance accounting SMW online training classes
Oct 07, 2022•45 min
#291 "The only constant is change"
Topics: "The only constant is change" Near fatal car accident for SMW employee and how it affects the company Saunders' wife filling in perpetual biggest failure? can do great things when able to focus, but... 4 new employees at SMW in the past 72 hrs Tornos update from Grimsmo Running machines unattended overnight
Sep 30, 2022•47 min
#290 Authenticity in Marketing
Topics Fired up after IMTS Authenticity in marketing Willemin booth at IMTS, all about lathes! Takeaways from the show shop update video Mini chip conveyor on the Speedio machine Check valve on coolant nozzles Opportunity cost of being an entrepreneur
Sep 23, 2022•47 min
#289 Live at IMTS 2022
John Saunders and John Grimsmo recorded this episode live at IMTS 2022 where they talk about new tools and great fans at this epic tradeshow!
Sep 16, 2022•16 min
#288 - Philosophy of Business
Topics: Richlite purchasing high dollar items and utilizing cash to your benefit Joe Rogan and Zuck Podcast "I've won" philosophy of business Grimsmo is in love with his Speedio machine! Zero point workholding Miyano lathe
Sep 09, 2022•48 min
#287 - Bite Off More Than You Can Chew, then chew
Topics: IMTS trade show Willemin machines classic growing problems. Chip management and recycling Machine prices at trade shows Grimsmo working on the speedio How to teach and train your team high level skills to scale your company bite off more than you can chew, then chew book reference/resources
Sep 02, 2022•45 min
#286 - A Story You May Not Believe & New Tool Syndrome!
Topics: Vacation + Work Trip: Autodesk Event in Birmingham, England Saunders, A Pilot/CNC Book Author, Tormach 770 MX, and an Escalator KERN Spews and Sputters Coolant Everywhere at Grimsmo Knives KAESER Air Compressor Coats Entire Shop in Fine Oil Mist New Tool Syndrome: Forklift Edition Abom79's SMW Shop Tour Video Speedio Training for GK Team BLUM Laser Tool Setter Installation Blues The Johns Gush Over CNC Machine Design Aesthetics Sticker Bombed: Erowa Pallet System from IMTS 2018 Low Coola...
Aug 26, 2022•46 min
#285 - Getting Things Back To Normal
TOPCIS: Grimsmo is having massive power problems that caused some awkward solutions. The boys talk about the value of business insurance. Willemin and Speedio updates! Saunders goes into a deep dive with their LEX erp software. 3D printing with magnets!
Aug 12, 2022•46 min
#284 - We're Not Nothing Anymore!
Topics: Incremental Business Growth Experiences Real Estate - Build or Buy Existing? Area 419 Tour Baby Brother Speedio Arrives Friday at GK! The Marvel of Rigging CNC Machines Shipping Insurance - Is it worth it? Legal Counsel - Sometimes a Letter Will Do! Chips on Willemin, Inserts, Adding Sharpie, and BANG ON Tolerances Precision Microcast 15 with Christian Wenzel Innolite...
Aug 05, 2022•47 min
#283 - Big Time Crashes Cause Big Time Problems
TOPICS: John & John crashed the Willemin, Okuma & Kern, yikes... Grimsmo getting the Willemin to measure probe length. How to calibrate your spindle probe length. Saunders is finishing us a big fixture plate order.
Jul 29, 2022•44 min
#282 - Whiplash, SMW CNC Training Courses, & Grinding on the KERN
Topics: - SMW Relaunches CNC Training Courses in a New Center! - Grimsmo Tweaks Grinding Process on KERN - Should You Max Out Spindles That Run Less Than 20K RPM? - Brother Speedio + Auto Door Coming to GK Soon! - International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) - Okuma Mist Collector Activation Issue - Reorganizing Endmills - GERP Update, Inventory, Operations, Tooling, Purchase Orders
Jul 22, 2022•49 min
#281 - Getting The Most Out Of What You Make
TOPCIS: We finally get closure on Judd Mama Grimsmo is visitng for the first time since 2019! Grimsmo starts getting great results after a much needed training sesisons from the CMM. Saunders dives into endmills and surface finishes. Metrology!!! Grimsmo has been on a rabbit hole to try to make their saga mechanisims better. Saunders chats about probing issues.
Jul 15, 2022•48 min
#280 - Part of a Journey is Coming to an End
Topics: - Saunders opens up about his 11- year CNC companion - Grimsmo takes on more duties while Angelo attends CMM Training - Eumachs Sold! Avid CNC Router to cut foam for GK - SMW Training begins July 19th - Renishaw Probe Repair & Settings - Willemin/WileMILL Probe Issues & 3D Printed Key Bracket - HDPE Plastic Warp: Will annealing solve the lakes/hills? - Rust Prevention: Looking for Input!
Jul 08, 2022•48 min
#279 - 4AM Shop Adventures & Training Classes Around The Corner
TOPICS: John Grimsmo came in to learn the new Zeiss CMM until 4am. Saunders is experiencing variations on some parts. Learning more about epoxy tombstones The oldest Renishaw probe cracked the glass. Grimsmo provides an update on the Speedio & Tornos oil issues. Saunders has his training class start in only 3 weeks!
Jul 01, 2022•44 min
#278 - Not Getting Enough Done & The Hill We Die On
Topics: Task Lists and Being Overwhelmed Hiring Employees, Time Management, Efficiencies Priority List: Dump & Triage Tasks Okuma Fixture Offset Calibration Horizontals with Intrinsic 4th Axis: No rotation around center line!? Tool Orientation in Fusion 360 doesn't seem to work for Saunders Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems Internal Conflict Between Nerd & Entrepreneur: A 15 Year Debate Robots. Saunders gets random call from a guy at Tormach. Use for demagging material? Horizontal Fixture Over...
Jun 24, 2022•31 min
#277 - Being A Self Taught Machinist
TOPCIS: John & John chat about what it is like to be a self taught machinist. Saunders made a little bit of a mistake on the horizontal. The boys chat about having no manager only roles inside their company. Grimsmo got the Zeiss CMM installed to help measure EVERYTHING! The benefits of using glass materials for accuracy. Chip thinning and rubbing on endmills.
Jun 17, 2022•46 min
#276 Business Therapy + Speeds & Feeds
Topics: Tool Life & Part Finish Issues Grimsmo & Saunders brainstorm solutions for less than ideal tool life and part finishes. - Speeds & Feeds - Brand Loyalty & Tools That Don't Cut It (pun intended) - Tool Coating - 2D Contour Wall Finish - NYC CNC Chip Thinning Calculator - Coolant VS. Dry Cutting with Through-Spindle Air blast - Reaching Occluded Precision Features CNC Machines - Kern makes a move on skates - Minor Tweaks to the Erowa Pallet System - Brother Speedio headed t...
Jun 10, 2022•47 min
#275 - Moving The Kern & Jamming Up Chip Conveyors
TOPCIS: Saunders is machining parts for Johnny 5 What is a tool room? Coolant & air conditioners. Grimsmo has a daunting task to move the Kern over to make room for the speedio. Saunders did an oil change on the horizontal and jammed up the chip conveyor. Knife grinder discussion. Expoy tombstone is in!
Jun 03, 2022•46 min
#274 - Defining Success, Long Term Mindset, and Turning on the Willemin
TOPICS: - Preparing for Economic Recession Video - Better Business Decisions: Evolving from a Short Term to Long Term Mindset - Saunders gets personal about life, ambitions, and expectations - Make Sure YOUR Goals are Finite - Softening of Tech Market/Industry, Cash Flow, & Borrowing Money - KERN Damper Life & Replacement - FREE WAY TO INCREASE MACHINE TOOL LIFE! - Okuma Tool Break Detection & Break Control - KERN Workflow for Bang On Bore Sizes - Wear Comp, Speroni Tool Presetter fo...
May 27, 2022•50 min
#273 - The Importance Of Education
TOPICS: Saunders talks about his origin story. The boys chat about the importance of education, wether school or investing in yourself. Grimsmo is dialing in the issues they are having with the swiss lathe pump. Saunders gives updates on the ever changing LEX ERP system. The boys talk about the movie "The Founder" about the origin story of Mc Donalds. Saunders has 2 new hires starting next week! Grimsmo crashes the tool changer on the Willemin....
May 20, 2022•46 min
#272 - Teaching The Teachers, The Value In Learning
TOPCIS: Saunders is visiting Wichita State University for Project MFG. Grimsmo has a ton of updates, open house, tornos problems & willemin progress. Saunders dives into the horizontal process control. Mobile machine shops?!? Teaching the teachers. Grimsmo is starting to use their ERP system to track procedures throughout the company. Saunders learns the hard way not to rush a project before a trip. Grimsmo updates on the CMM and Speedio machines....
May 13, 2022•48 min
#271 - Grimsmo's Willemin Runs! Saunders To Judge Project MFG!
TOPICS: Grimsmo finally have their Willemin machine fully functional and ready for parts. CAM Programming tips and tricks. Material shortages and price hikes. Preparing for a slowdown. Grimsmo has swiss coolant pump issues. Making tombstones for horizontal machines. Saunders will be judging on Project MFG in Kansas next week!
May 06, 2022•48 min
#270 - Occam's Razor, the $100,000 Experiment, and DIY Tombstone Design for Okuma Horizontal
TOPICS: Grimsmo's Willemin Works! Saga Pen Clips & Workholding Brainstorm Session Brother Speedio & Zeiss CMM: Lead Times Could Cause Time Crunch SWISS CHEESE? A New Pump Could Solve the Tornos Oil/Coolant Issue IMTS 2022 & Autodesk University Saunders talks additional building, Okuma Horizontal Production Workflow, & Re-Starting Training Classes! Digital Depth Micrometers Saunders and Alex embark on a DIY Tombstone Design for the Horizontal Grimsmo Wiki: The Place Where Odd Fanu...
Apr 29, 2022•44 min
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