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
Mar 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
1hr 4 min
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
Feb 2, 2021
Feb 2, 2021
1hr 4 min
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
Jan 3, 2021
Jan 3, 2021
1hr 1 min
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
Nov 2, 2020
Nov 2, 2020
1hr 8 min
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/
Oct 13, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
55 min
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/
Sep 23, 2020
Sep 23, 2020
54 min
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/
Sep 13, 2020
Sep 13, 2020
1hr 9 min
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
Aug 29, 2020
Aug 29, 2020
1hr 7 min
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
Aug 12, 2020
Aug 12, 2020
1hr 11 min
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
Aug 2, 2020
Aug 2, 2020
1hr 17 min
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