The Daily Grind

Rob Layng talks with Preben Hansen of Platinum Tooling about toolholding, live tools, angle heads and speed increasers, plus custom solutions that help shops get more capability from their machines. The conversation also covers knurling, roll marking, diamond burnishing and applications support. Watch the full conversation from Cutting Tool Engineering. https://ctemag.com/ #TheDailyGrind #Machinin...

On Episode 35 of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng welcomes Mark Johnson, president of Tapmatic, for a practical conversation about the company's family-owned manufacturing story and tapping innovation since 1952. Mark covers Tapmatic's self-reversing tapping heads, SynchroFlex holders, ER collets, custom applications, CNC deburring, dot-peen marking, product service, technical support, IMTS, and...

On this episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Ryan Lake, Sales Manager at CemeCon Inc., for a practical conversation about PVD tool coatings, HiPIMS, diamond coatings, edge preparation, surface finish, tool life and coating-system technology. CemeCon: https://www.cemecon.com/us/en/ The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering. https://www.ctemag.com/

On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng talks with Michael Ricketts, Product Manager - Automation at Lyndex-Nikken, about zero-point workholding, faster changeovers, repeatability, custom solutions, machine tending, and the return on investment behind keeping spindles running. The conversation covers the ZeroClamp system, how repeatable fixture positioning can reduce setup time, wher...

On today's episode we continue our series on Workholding, and we are joined by Thomas Stimac of DeStaCo Clamps! Today we will be showcasing DeStaCo's offerings and what they can do for YOU! We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!! The peerless minds over at Fresh Roasted Coffee out of Sunbury, PA have been so kind as to send some of their blends...

On today's episode we wrap up our series on Workholding, and we are joined by Michael Ricketts and Tom Dang of Lyndex Nikken! Today we will be showcasing Lyndex Nikken's offerings and what they can do for YOU! We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!! The peerless minds over at Fresh Roasted Coffee out of Sunbury, PA have been s...

On today's episode we continue our series on Workholding, and we are joined by Austin Heisick of Mate Workholding! Today we will be showcasing Mate's offerings and what they can do for YOU! We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!! The peerless minds over at Fresh Roasted Coffee out of Sunbury, PA have been so kind as to send some of their blends...

On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Erik Vermeulen of Kurt Workholding for a conversation about workholding and practical manufacturing insight. 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/ https://www.ctemag.com/

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...