Business of Machining
Episodes
#339 Grimsmo crashed the Speedio
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo crashed the Speedio Saunders is surface grinding! My dream job Willemin U axis errors at SMW How do you manage all the tasks and proj...
#338 Bambu 3d printers!
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Lots of problems Building custom computers for CAD/CAM Willemin is sorta broken Bambu 3d printers! Calibrating printed parts Machining...
#337 Resin 3D printing with Grimsmo's daughter
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Resin 3D printing with Grimsmo's daughter how we first learned about CNC machining Willemin lathe parts Saunders' Okamoto surface grinder run...
#336 Grimsmo's 1968 Volvo Amazon wagon runs!
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Autodesk Fusion Summit recap Spoiled with new equipment, reinvesting in the company Willemin updates Swiss lathes Grimsmo's 1968 Volvo Amazon...
#335 Grimsmo's heat treat improvements
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo's heat treat improvements SMW puck chuck anodizing Scrap metal Okamoto surface grinder and UMC350 delivered! Bambu 3d Printers  ...
#334 How to Re-work Parts or Call Them Scrap
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS Saunders lost power Grimsmo to sell his old Eumach machines How to re-work parts or call them scrap videos of shotgun barrel manufacturing hea...
#333 Growing your company
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo grinding blades on the Speedio! Growing your company metal 3d printing, costs? Downcut endmills AI image creation and how it r...
#332 SMW bought a HAAS UMC350!
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Fusion 360 across a team DSI Fusion Summit Aug. 22, 2023 in California SMW video on coolest unknown trick. Cutting through the heat af...
#331 Milwaukee Hermle tour!
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Coolant management, foaming, etc Milwaukee Hermle tour! - https://www.hermleusa.net/en/info_center_en/5axis-summit-usa (Hermle tour) and http...
#330 The balance of leadership
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS The balance of leadership SMW Puck Chuck pallet system! Erowa update with Grimsmo Selling older machines and fully utilizing what you h...
#329 SMW puck chuck!
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Chicago museum of science and technology Grimsmo looking at the Sub Micron option for his speedio Saunders overhaul to fixture plate P...
#328 Breaking drills on Swiss lathe
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS Grimsmo was on vacation Terminator movie Breaking drills on Swiss lathe Puck chucks and training classes at SMW Speedio grinding SMW internal ...
#327 Tips for Youtube Channels
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: New equipment for Saunders! Grinder, laser, 5-axis. tips for youtube channels Surface grinder notes from Adam Demuth Grimsmo grinding b...
#326 Kern updates, running great!
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS Family stuff Kern updates, running great! Saunders Puck Chuck, heat treat, tolerances Surface grinder Coolant management, foaming, wate...
#325 Saunders went to Germany
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS Saunders went to Germany Grimsmo Kern spindle fix update! Chat GPT student PFG Live youtube channel Deutch science mus...
#324 We Want to See Everyone Win
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: We want to see everyone Win Shop rags Kern spindle is coming in 2 weeks Willemin updates! The future of manufacturing? ChatGPT heat treating ...
#323 Kern update, it is running!
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Kern update, it is running! Planned downtime Lost packages in shipping Lapping and flatness Saunders air conditioner fix Fixturing Ideas Haas...
#322 Willemin Machines Are Awesome!
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS Willemin machines are awesome! Yates precision IG link Kern needs a new spindle Saunders had to fix a Helicoil
#321 Prototyping SMW Zero Point Fixtures
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: The cost of team trips and lunches Grimsmo visits the Elliott Matsuura Joint Open House Youtube! Grimsmo's CMM Prototyping SMW zero po...
#320 Removing yourself from the company
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Removing yourself from the company Okuma tool load monitoring SMW purge of old stuff Gridfinity! Process bins Haas lubrication system ...
#319 The life of a business
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: The life of a business Unwillingness to let go of control Giving a tour to Toyota employees Storing production tools Selling unused tools Pro...
#318 Fire hazards with oil machines
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: SMW Okuma is 1yr old! cash budgeting and spending money A2 bushings heat treat Formlabs resin printer Willemin making the Saga clip Fire haza...
#317 SMW Zero point system
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: MTDCNC visited Grimsmo Net 30 customers SMW Zero point system Willemin 2d wrap toolpaths 140 hours a week of Kern run time Fastems&nbs...
#316 Willemin works! From both teams!
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Biscuits with the boss Willemin works! From both teams! Pipe organs hiring Kern crash at Grimsmo Bambu 3d printer
#315 Interviewing and hiring people
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Interviewing and hiring people Lasers! Bambu 3D printer Shipping processes and job turnover Willemin and oil
#314 Shipping mistakes led to innovation
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Willemin progresses from both teams! Shipping mistakes led to innovation Lifestyle creep Bambu 3D printer dedicated tools in machines
#313 "Ways to automate a shop without spending 6 figures"
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Origin of John and John meeting in 2015 Saunders gave a speech: "Ways to automate a shop without spending 6 figures" Youtube cont...
#312 Cast Iron lapping plates
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Willemin updates! Cutting wood in Grimsmo's router to clean endmills Lasers!!! Saunders had a huge win on the Horizontal Cast Iro...
#311 Sharing responsibilities
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Lapping plates wood blocks in the router Willemin! Okuma is running deep into the night expensive power bills Machining Cast iron Material in...
#310 CNC training classes
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Machining cast iron is dumb Grimsmo making hand-lapping plates Saunders giving a keynote speech on Okuma 2023 Technology Showcase Link: https...
#309 "The World Is Not Perfect"
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: "the world is not perfect". Making parts to tolerance. cutting foam Insurance claims Lasers! making small parts with vacuum Lapp...
#308 Hiring Shipping Staff and Leading a Team
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Team meetings hiring shipping staff and leading a Team feedback from listeners Detent ball dropper in Grimsmo's Kern works! Tool load monitor...
#307 Distractions and losing time
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Distractions and losing time tool life hacks on Haas machines Grimsmo's router works! Grimsmo's Willemin works too! H...
#306 Drilling An Angled Hole
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: oil failure on Okuma horizontal Grimsmo's Kern got a new tool changer dampener vacuum pump for CNC Router all about returning products proces...
#305 Machining copper tips and tricks
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Grimsmo's CNC Router Saunders got a Saga pen for Christmas Machining copper tips and tricks process bins
#304 Python script for tool setup is working!
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Saunders is getting a Willemin! Purchase process, options chosen, etc. Machine shop insurance Saunders python script for tool set...
#303 Dedicate tools for dedicated parts
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Surface grinding blades, milling fixture plates, flatness flatness flatness! ISO9001 certification Implementing procedures through the shop D...
#302 Growing a team, getting them to solve problems
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: New full-time employee at SMW Hiring and firing Grimsmo's lathe machinist taking a month vacation really tough week at SMW complicaton...
#301 Managing Your Tasks
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Saunders went to North Carolina, shop ran well without him! Autodesk event Grimsmo working on improving his Kern, toured a flavor factory Sau...
#300 I love lathes
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: I love lathes Planning workflow on automated CNC machines Saunders updating fixtures Grimsmo's router and custom foam custom oil bottles for ...
#299 Custom Fusion 360 Tool Management script!
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Grimsmo's CNC router is coming together Design review meetings Custom Fusion 360 tool management script! Willemin coolant or oil. ...
#298 Year In Review
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: year in review packaging, costs Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing Routers, Willemin, etc. GoPro and audio technology Selling used CN...
#297 Printing with TPU flexible filament
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Saunders got 2 new Haas machines delivered for their training classes Grimsmo building their CNC router printing with TPU flexible filament T...
#296 Deal with tough conversations like a pro
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Grimsmo's Willemin machine dealing with tough conversations Creating a metrology lab Mill-Turn machines, Tsugami, Willemin, Mazak Long term t...
#295 - There's A Better Way To Communicate
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Designing a chip conveyor replacing a Blum probe costs to service machinery stop using e-mail for internal communication duplicate SKUs, Shop...
#294 Making Custom Porsche Parts, Chip Management on the Speedio and MORE
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#293 releasing a new case for Saga printer, Autodesk Fusion meetup in December and more!
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Grimsmo releasing a new case for their Saga printer 3d printing for production cardboard packaging Autodesk Fusion meetup in December https:/...
#292 Machining is the coolest thing ever
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#291 "The only constant is change"
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: "The only constant is change" Near fatal car accident for SMW employee and how it affects the company Saunders' wife filling in perpetual big...
#290 Authenticity in Marketing
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Fired up after IMTS Authenticity in marketing Willemin booth at IMTS, all about lathes! Takeaways from the show shop update video Mini chip co...
#289 Live at IMTS 2022
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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!
#288 - Philosophy of Business
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Richlite purchasing high dollar items and utilizing cash to your benefit Joe Rogan and Zuck Podcast "I've won" philosophy of business Grimsmo...
#287 - Bite Off More Than You Can Chew, then chew
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: IMTS trade show Willemin machines classic growing problems. Chip management and recycling Machine prices at trade shows Grimsmo working on th...
#286 - A Story You May Not Believe & New Tool Syndrome!
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Vacation + Work Trip: Autodesk Event in Birmingham, England Saunders, A Pilot/CNC Book Author, Tormach 770 MX, and an Escalator KERN Spews an...
#285 - Getting Things Back To Normal
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Grimsmo is having massive power problems that caused some awkward solutions. The boys talk about the value of business insurance. Willemin an...
#284 - We're Not Nothing Anymore!
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Incremental Business Growth Experiences Real Estate - Build or Buy Existing? Area 419 Tour Baby Brother Speedio Arrives Friday at GK! The Mar...
#283 - Big Time Crashes Cause Big Time Problems
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: John & John crashed the Willemin, Okuma & Kern, yikes... Grimsmo getting the Willemin to measure probe length. How to calibrate your ...
#282 - Whiplash, SMW CNC Training Courses, & Grinding on the KERN
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: - SMW Relaunches CNC Training Courses in a New Center! - Grimsmo Tweaks Grinding Process on KERN - Should You Max Out Spindles That Run Less T...
#281 - Getting The Most Out Of What You Make
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: We finally get closure on Judd Mama Grimsmo is visitng for the first time since 2019! Grimsmo starts getting great results after a muc...
#280 - Part of a Journey is Coming to an End
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: - Saunders opens up about his 11- year CNC companion - Grimsmo takes on more duties while Angelo attends CMM Training - Eumachs Sold! Avid CNC...
#279 - 4AM Shop Adventures & Training Classes Around The Corner
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: John Grimsmo came in to learn the new Zeiss CMM until 4am. Saunders is experiencing variations on some parts. Learning more about epox...
#278 - Not Getting Enough Done & The Hill We Die On
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Task Lists and Being Overwhelmed Hiring Employees, Time Management, Efficiencies Priority List: Dump & Triage Tasks Okuma Fixture Offset ...
#277 - Being A Self Taught Machinist
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#276 Business Therapy + Speeds & Feeds
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Tool Life & Part Finish Issues Grimsmo & Saunders brainstorm solutions for less than ideal tool life and part finishes. - Speeds &...
#275 - Moving The Kern & Jamming Up Chip Conveyors
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Saunders is machining parts for Johnny 5 What is a tool room? Coolant & air conditioners. Grimsmo has a daunting task to move the ...
#274 - Defining Success, Long Term Mindset, and Turning on the Willemin
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - Preparing for Economic Recession Video - Better Business Decisions: Evolving from a Short Term to Long Term Mindset - Saunders gets personal...
#273 - The Importance Of Education
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders talks about his origin story. The boys chat about the importance of education, wether school or investing in yourself. Grimsm...
#272 - Teaching The Teachers, The Value In Learning
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Saunders is visiting Wichita State University for Project MFG. Grimsmo has a ton of updates, open house, tornos problems & willemin progr...
#271 - Grimsmo's Willemin Runs! Saunders To Judge Project MFG!
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo finally have their Willemin machine fully functional and ready for parts. CAM Programming tips and tricks. Material shortages and pri...
#270 - Occam's Razor, the $100,000 Experiment, and DIY Tombstone Design for Okuma Horizontal
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo's Willemin Works! Saga Pen Clips & Workholding Brainstorm Session Brother Speedio & Zeiss CMM: Lead Times Could Cause Time Cr...
#269 - Balancing Maintenance, Attitudes & Machines
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Lending companies for buying machines & early payment policies. Sauders root story, attitude towards prepayment. Saunders shop tour with ...
#268 - The Beauty of Kinematic Structure and the Blade is the Ham!
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - Process Capability Index (CPK) - Six Sigma? - Batch Production in the Auto Industry - 3D Printed Haas Parts Catcher & Grimsmo Kniv...
#267 - Finalizing New Machines & Tool Installation Processes
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Saunders is probing on the horizontal. Grimsmo is finalizing their Brother Speedio purchase. Installing tools on the horizontal. Saunders' ha...
#266 - Achievements, Automation, and After-Hours CNC Machining
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - Okuma Horizontal: After Hours Machining Dream - Why We Bought a Horizontal Video - Fusion 360: Changing Tools at Master Library Level?...
#265 - Focusing Employee Potential & New Machines?
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo is expanding! Never Split The Difference - Buy Now Dedicating employees are doing so much more! Saunders had a dumpster fire o...
#264 - "I love you but there's an Okuma MB-4000H out there."
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Okuma MB-4000H Arrives at SMW 3 Tombstones Loaded Training on Collision Avoidance to Begin Delayed Chip Conveyor Appears Important PSA...
#263 - Choosing Managers, Touring Shops & Oil Troubles
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: John & John share their recent persectives on life & sharing information online. Custom quotes in Shopify. Choosing manager, book on ...
#262 - Normalcast, Swiss makes Ghee, and the Okuma MB-4000H is Here!
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Grimsmo's Swiss could have an air leak OR a bad batch of coolant Okuma MB-4000H is here but the coolant tank is delayed! Willemin, Kern, and ...
#261 - Solocast, Brief History Of Grimsmo Knives
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: John Grimsmo breaks down the barrier with a brief history of starting Grimsmo Knives. Its not always easy, but it is the most rewarding thing ...
#260 - Solocast, Okuma MB-4000H, and Quality of Life Post Modifications
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders and his team anxiously await the Okuma MB-4000H Building Inventory + Moving Machines Programming Tombstones Post Modifications: Da...
#259 - FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Sharing info on YouTube. Buying machines and how to choose their options. FOCUS UP! DIY chip conveyor and paper band filter. Coolant control....
#258 - "Like any machine tool nerd, I was thinking about tool changers in the shower." - Saunders
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Don't ignore Windows 7 & Fusion 360 Incompatibility Warning! Windows 7 causes CAM kernel errors. Visual Studio Code: Hot Exit = Hot Mess....
#257 - CNC Training Classes!
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo removed a spindle on their Willemin. Saunders is bringing back CNC training classes. Click me for more. Grimsmo is building a new CNC...
#256 - Snow Day, Parking Lot Woes, & Brother Speedios
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: How to have a crappy day (vendor issues, forklift gets stuck) Grimsmo considers adding 2 Brother Speedio Machines Graphite EDM Vacuum Setup, ...
#255 - 3 Axis Machines | What To Buy & Why?
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Horizontal Machining centers for 3 axis machines. Renishaw touch probes. Double vs single touch. Grimsmo thinking hard about buying a Datron ...
#254 - Robots DO Call In Sick!
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: KERN calls in sick at Grimsmo Knives Pride in Work & Small Business Culture: Read Small Giants! Last Part for Willemin Arrives Today! Eum...
#253 - Business Of Machining | Year In Review
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: A year in review from both Saunders & Grimsmo. Taking guilt free time off. Grimsmo got a Voron v0 3d printer. Performance reviews ...
#252: When Small Business Growth Outpaces Efficiency
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Small Business Growth & Efficiency Staffing Concerns Handling Potentially Fraudulent Orders Work Culture & Employee Impact Eumachs...
#251 - 3 Things That Changed Our Business This Year
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Winding down 2021. 3 Things that Grimsmo and Saunders that changed their businesses this year. Deep dive into ERP systems. Grimsmo ran their ...
#250 - "Whenever we buy new machines, obviously there's learning curve but not a fixing curve!" - Grimsmo
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Bootstrapper VS Life Style Creeper: Which Gets a Seat at the Table? Production Hurdles at GK - Machining - Heat Treat - Surface Grinding - Pr...
#249 - Growing From Nothing
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Small Giants: Great book about growing a company. Sourcing a new chain hoist. Cogsdill burnishing tool. Business Vs. Personal life. Measuring...
#248 - "The Trades Have Been Good To Me" - Tom Lipton
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - DIY a Monochromatic Light Source & Optical Flats from Ukraine - Geeking Out: Zeiss- From Eye Doc to CNC Machine Shop - ERP System ...
#247 - Problems & More Problems
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders got his Okuma chip conveyer this morning. Horizontal milling machines. Haas lathe origin went wonky. Grimsmo is diving into optical ...
#246 - CMM for the Poor Man, Dealing with Fraud, Okuma, Ripple on Spine of Knife
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - Fraud and small businesses: Don't be emotional; make a protocol! - Okuma Training & Pre-Staged Tooling Quirk in OSP: Post Pr...
#245 - How To Stay On Track
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Student internships & explaining machining to a 16 year old. Willemin updates! Grimsmo purchased an optical comparator and it is incredib...
#244 - Willemin, Okuma Genos M660, Automation, and More!
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Grimsmo shares exciting updates about the powered up Willemin as Saunders eagerly awaits word on his own Willemin! Loading Code Onto Machines...
#243 - New Machines, New Adventures & Humbling Experiences
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders had a humbling experience shooting and editing a video to completion again! Watch here. New air compressors. Optical comparators. 8 ...
#242 INCREDIBLE TRADE SHOW FINDS! EMO MILANO 2021 and CMTS 2021
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: - Okuma TMAC Tool Monitoring & Tracking - POCKET SIZED INDUSTRIAL 5-AXIS MACHINE BY CHIRON - Automation Systems (HERMLE RS-1) - Heat Shrin...
#241 - Cross Training, Record Kern Run & Okuma Is On The Way!
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: "Clouds & dirt" Saunders is improving Lex work orders. Email screenshots to [email protected] Saunders is jumping into differ...
#240 - When the Music is Playing, You Gotta Dance.
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: - 240 is a special number! Grimsmo and Saunders share their experiences with the Volvo 240. - Shipping & Receiving at SMW Need...