The Daily Grind

On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jesse Trinque of MasterCAM to wrap up the turning series and show what MasterCAM can do for shops looking for the best toolpath forward. The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering. Fresh Roasted Coffee: https://lddy.no/1odb4 Use code DAILYGRIND10 for 10% off. Lafayette Engineering: https://www.engineering.lafayette.edu/...

On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jason Taylor of Mazak for a conversation on machine tools, practical manufacturing insight, and what shops should be thinking about next. The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering. https://www.ctemag.com/

On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by John McKeever of Sandvik Coromant for another conversation on turning, tooling, and practical manufacturing insight. The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.https://www.ctemag.com/

On today's episode we continue our series on Measurement and Inspection (Metrology), and Rob Layng is joined by Ian Scribner of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions for round two with ZEISS. Today we continue the conversation around ZEISS metrology, inspection workflows, and practical manufacturing insight. The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.https://www.ctemag.com/

On today's episode we begin our series on Turning, and we are joined by the one and only Erez Speiser of "The Machining Doctor" fame! Today we will be showcasing how "The Machining Doctor" came to be, and what he can do for YOU! This episode and series will complement my written work in the Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the months of June and July. Be sure to give i...

On today's episode we continue our series on Measurement and Inspection (Metrology), and we are joined by Nick Humphries of Zeiss Optics and Metrology! Today we will be showcasing Zeiss' offerings in the metrology world and beyond. We will cover what Zeiss can do to help you stay in spec. We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!! The peerless min...

On today's episode we begin our series on Measurement and Inspection (Metrology), and we are joined by Jim Ballou and James Clinton of The L.S. Starrett Company! Today we will be showcasing Starrett's offerings in the metrology world. We will cover what Starrett can do to help you "measure up to the task at hand". We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official c...

On this episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng welcomes Norton to the show for a shop-floor conversation on grinding, abrasives, and practical manufacturing insight. The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.https://www.ctemag.com/

On this episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng welcomes Renishaw to the show for a shop-floor conversation on precision measurement, manufacturing, and practical metrology insight. The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.https://www.ctemag.com/

On today's episode we continue our series on Grinding, and we are joined by Keith Penkunas of Master Fluid Solutions. Today we will be showcasing Master Fluid Solutions' offerings in the machining world. We will cover what Master Fluid Solutions can do for your shop's needs. This episode will accompany and complement my written article in the pages of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the mont...

On today's episode we continue our series on Grinding, and we are joined by Bob Klee of Kellenberger Grinder Co. Today we will be showcasing Kellenberger's offerings in the grinding world. We will cover what Kellenberger can do for your shop's needs. This episode will accompany and complement my written article in the pages of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the month of April. W...

On today's episode we kick off our series on Grinding, and we are joined by none other than The Grinding Doc, Dr. Jeffery Badger, Ph. D.! Today we will be picking the Doc's brain about common issues, tough challenges, and strategies to tackle your grinding woes. This episode will accompany and complement my written article in the pages of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the month of...

On today's episode we are going to wrap up our series on sawing with a visit by Mr. Craig Freking of DoALL Sawing Products to talk product offerings, brand legacy, and the latest and greatest developments in industrial cutting. This episode will accompany and complement my written article in the pages of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the month of March. DoALL Saws:https://www.doallsaws...

On today's episode we are going to continue our series on sawing with a visit by the unmatched Professor Steve Kurtz, Ph. D., P.E. We will be talking shop about his purchase of a Marvel Saw, how it is used for nearly 100% of the cuts to make bridge parts, and how they prepare blanks for the machine shop, among many other things. Be sure to tune in for an extra Easter Egg sort of topic that wil...

On today's episode we are going to continue our series on sawing with a little primer on the subject, covering the basics on various different uses of sawing in industry. Not just bandsaws! We will be touching on quite a bit of various methods. To include, but not limited to reciprocating saws, chop saws, cold saws, as well as band saws of different types. This episode will accompany and compl...

On today's episode we are joined by Brad Kuchenbecker of Scotchman Industries to talk sawing. We are showcasing this All-American manufacturer of industrial parting equipment on the first show in our series of sawing. Today we will cover automation, latest and greatest offerings from Scotchman. We are going to talk heritage. We are also going to focus a little on how this is an oft-overlooked...

On today's episode we are joined by Jacob Hurd of DMG Mori, to talk more milling, some thread milling and to continue our February series! See link below. https://us.dmgmori.com/ Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead of t...

On today's episode we are joined by Brad Kmieciak of Guhring Tool, to talk more milling, some thread milling and to continue our February series! See link below. https://guhring.com/ Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead...

On today's episode we are joined by John McKeever of Sandvik Coromant, another cutting tool manufacturer, to talk about hard milling and what Sandvik offers and to continue our February series! See link below. https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you kn...

On today's episode we are joined by Ron Cook of Fullerton Tool, a cutting tool manufacturer, to talk milling and to kick off our February series! See link below. https://fullertontool.com/———🎙️ Live every Monday at 7:00 a.m. CT / 8:00 a.m. ET on CTE’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube🎧 On-demand episodes drop every Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. CT / 6:30 a.m. ET🔗 Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and m...

On today's episode we are joined by the great Terry Iverson of Champion NOW! fame. Mr. Iverson, also known as "The Manufacturing Mentor" is with us to continue on last week's lead-in to this topic. The future of shops, and how shops can both find talent, and help fuel the future teaching of the next generations of manufacturers. Great way to round out the month! Link to Terry Ive...

On today's episode we are joined by Dave Winslow of Elite Manufacturing Advisory to talk "Industry 4.0", and what that may mean for your shop. We also as a lead-in to next week's show, we talk "skills gap" and finding talent where none may seem visible. This is a great opportunity for those hiring to get a different perspective on helping their shop grow. This show will...

On today's episode we are joined by Chris Tate, General Manager of Browning Oil Tools to talk preventative maintenance routines and to discuss an interesting and pivotal opinion that plagues some shops. —————— Start your week with The Daily Grind™, a live machining podcast from Cutting Tool Engineering and Innovation Network LLC. Hosted by Lafayette College’s Robert Layng, the show explores re...

On today's episode, we talk layout. Is it still a valuable tool in a machinist's toolbox in this digital age of CAD/CAM and CNC? I still think so, and I will discuss a few examples of why. —————— Start your week with The Daily Grind™, a live machining podcast from Cutting Tool Engineering and Innovation Network LLC. Hosted by Lafayette College’s Robert Layng, the show explores real manufac...

On today's episode, Dr. Rohan Prabhu Ph. D, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College joins the show to discuss iterative design and the "Graveyard of Ideas". We also talk shop about his KIDD Lab, of which he is the director. Also, after the live interview, I will air the recorded interview I had with Kat Valentine, Director of the MakerSpace at Penn College...