Business of Machining

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!

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 

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.

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 &n...

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.

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...

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!

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 Ro...

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.

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 Machine...

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!

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 Detecti...

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...

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...

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!

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...

TOPCIS: Lending companies for buying machines & early payment policies. Sauders root story, attitude towards prepayment. Saunders shop tour with Adam Demult Horizontal machining challeneges. Air compressor maintenance time with Grimsmo. Willemin updates.    

TOPICS: - Process Capability Index (CPK) - Six Sigma?  - Batch Production in the Auto Industry - 3D Printed Haas Parts Catcher & Grimsmo Knives Fixture Loader - Heat Treat Sandwich & Stacking Blades - Vendor Relationships: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DETAILED PRINTS - Okuma Post Modifications: Almost a Catastrophe - GAME CHANGER: The "Compare To" Feature in Visual Studio Code - Shop Computers...

TOPCIS: Saunders is probing on the horizontal. Grimsmo is finalizing their Brother Speedio purchase. Installing tools on the horizontal. Saunders' had a bad day. Grimsmo Tornos oil updates. Willemin updates & CMM purchases.

TOPICS:  - Okuma Horizontal: After Hours Machining Dream - Why We Bought a Horizontal Video - Fusion 360: Changing Tools at Master Library Level?  - Renishaw Probing, Okuma Probing, and Macro Variables - Fixturing, Solving Tolerance Issues, Post Modifications - Multiple Tolerance Ranges - Metrology Tools - Update on Grimsmo's Swiss Coolant/Clarified Butter

TOPICS:   Grimsmo is expanding! Never Split The Difference - Buy Now Dedicating employees are doing so much more! Saunders had a dumpster fire of a morning. Grimsmo probing issues on the Kern. Saunders is thinking about getting a Brother Speedio before Grimsmo pulls the trigger on theirs. Small business healthcare in the USA. CMM fixture plates for Grimsmo's new Zeiss CMM.

Topics:  Okuma MB-4000H Arrives at SMW 3 Tombstones Loaded Training on Collision Avoidance to Begin Delayed Chip Conveyor Appears Important PSA about Buying CNC Machines & Paying Invoices Zeiss DuraMax CMM for Grimsmo Knives Active VS Passive Scanning: Zeiss Tour Part Deviation Fixturing/ Work Holding Bourn & Koch Tour Occam's Razor & Eliminating Setups Air Quality Meters Temtop M...

TOPCIS: John & John share their recent persectives on life & sharing information online. Custom quotes in Shopify. Choosing manager, book on "setting the table". Grimsmo is going to play in a CMM room for a day. Saunders provides a horizontal update. Grimsmo is still dealing with swiss althe oil problems. 

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 Speedio Updates Saunders shares his tour experience at Creations Unlimited - Video Coming Soon! Decision Making & Organizational Chart Changes Emphasis on Communication, ERP Data Tracking     GOOD READS Setting the Table: The Transformin...

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 that they have ever set out to achieve. Personal and professional growth is immense.