The DFX podcast is an ongoing conversation about making, CNC fabrication and micro scale manufacturing from the perspective of three solo makers and their occasional guest hosts. Co-hosted by Winston Moy (@winstonmakes), Ed Kramer (@ekramer3) and Chris Lee (@chrislee.design).
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Ed gets dumped on. Chris hits his PEEK. Winston jumps into injection molding.
When looking for efficiency improvements in the shop don’t forget the physical workflow.
Workholding with low-profile clamping. Dealing with material warp on tricky thin parts.
Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store.
Or stream directly from
https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
Links
@amy_love on IG - Maker, Baker, Sewer, Quilter, Welder, Machinist - https://www.instagram.com/amy_love/
Streamlining CAM workflows with Templates - Rob Lockwood - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/Streamlining-CAM-Workflows-Templates-2019
CarrLane Tiny Vise Edge Clamps - low profile work holding - https://www.carrlane.com/product/clamps-accessories/edge-clamps/tiny-vise-edge-clamps
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
First episode of 2021 and Chris is already anticipating future machine purchases. Winston’s day job is expanding into Haas 5-axis production work. And Ed whacks the warp on acetal parts. Using Rob Lockwood style CAD/CAM templates for the win!
Links
Within Tolerance Podcast Episode 79 - Brian Dinola - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-tolerance-episode-79-brian-dinola-of-autodesk/id1474857063?i=1000504539094
Streamlining CAM workflows with Templates - Rob Lockwood - https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/class/Streamlining-CAM-Workflows-Templates-2019
Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store.
Or stream directly from
https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
End of year episode. Chris has big news. Winston talks more about the new C3D machines. And Ed is keeping busy with some year-end job shop work.
Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store.
Or stream directly from
https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Zach Dunham joins us to talk about Bantam’s new Desktop CNC Milling machine and the unique challenge of bringing a hardware product to market in the middle of a global epidemic.
Links:
Bantam Tools - https://www.bantamtools.com/cnc-milling-machine
Zach Dunham - The Public Radio - https://www.zachdunham.com/thepublicradio
The Edge podcast - https://www.bantamtools.com/blogs/theedge
Ian Schon on IG - https://www.instagram.com/the_schon/
Sophy Wong on IG - https://www.instagram.com/sophywongmakes/
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Winston fills us in on the newly announced Shapeoko Pro and Nomad 3 from Carbide 3D. Shop updates and more.
https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com
Links:
Carbide 3D Announcement - https://carbide3d.com/blog/2020/nomad-3-plus-something-else/
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
The guys discuss Autodesk’s recent announcement of changes coming to the Fusion 360 Personal (free) License and how it impacts the hobby/maker CNC community. Shop updates and more.
Links:
Change Announcement - Autodesk Fusion 360 Personal (free) License - https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Fusion-360-Free-License-Changes.html
Cedric Eveleigh (@cedriceveleigh on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/cedriceveleigh/
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Chris goes CNC shopping again. Winston is programming for big boy machines. Eddie uses some unplanned down time to improve his shop layout and material storage. They have an honest talk about transitioning from job shop work to making their own products. Eddie brings on a subcontractor to maintain on-time delivery.
Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store.
Or stream directly from
Links:
NC Viewer by Xander Luciano - Browser-based gcode visual backplotting tool - https://ncviewer.com
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Eddie explores diamond tooling in his never ending quest for better surface finishes. Winston engineers away on the future Nomad and Chris dials in his career.
Links:
Marvin Groeb - Aerospace machining on a Kern Vario shot glorious 4K video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM5MupXyqq0
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Chris and Winston are joined by the ever delightful Sami Woolhiser. They talk about maker burnout and how to deal with it. Lots of great tips on how to tackle big projects by starting small. Eddie take the night off to finish a rush job.
Links:
Sami Woolhiser (@gosamilee on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/gosamilee/
Autodesk Advanced Manufacturing Summit 2020 (Virtual) - https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/advmfg-summit/overview
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
DFX54 - Lean and Shine
Chris goes 5-axis machine shopping at the day job. Ed digs into Neo twinsies and diamond tooling. Winston triggers a conversation about lean improvements around the shop. Ed takes that as a cue to brag about his new endmill organizer system.
Links:
ekramer3 tool drawer organizer tray - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541284
Pocket NC rotary table chip guard - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541268