Within Tolerance

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Within Tolerance is a podcast where the hosts talk everything from machine shop work, CAD/CAM, and other manufacturing processes!

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Within Tolerance Episode 33 - UrbanSurvivalGear 12.02.2020 1:16:37

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we interview Kelvin the owner of UrbanSurvivalGear! Kelvin specializes in making bolt action pens for the EDC market. We talk to him about he got started, how he managed to buy machines with little to no money, and how he is expanding his company! 

Within Tolerance Episode 32 - Quoting is a Science 05.02.2020 49:08

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we discuss how to quote quickly and effectively. Dylan also talks about making some lean improvements freeing up mental and physical space! Payton on the other hand is busy turning hundreds of pounds of aluminum blanks into chips! 

Within Tolerance Episode 31 - AvantMFG 29.01.2020 1:06:05

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we interview Eric Magray from AvantMFG! We talk about how Eric started his machining company from sleeping in his machine shop office and struggling to find job shop work. Now Eric has sold his assets and works for a former customer making 5 axis parts!&...

Within Tolerance Episode 30 - Unexpected Conversation 22.01.2020 55:15

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Payton shares his struggles with his injection molding project along with how to keep your cool when things aren't going your way. On the flip side, Dylan is loving his new 3d printer and shares some cool upgrades he is pondering! 

Within Tolerance Episode 29 - New Year, New Knowledge 15.01.2020 1:02:45

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Payton and Dylan talk about some learning experiences from machining heat sinks, to building an injection mold from scratch! Dylan also added a new machine to his shop! 

Within Tolerance Episode 28 - Yates Precision 08.01.2020 1:55:36

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we  interview Jake Yates from Yates Precision! Jake started his company making razors after his father showed up at his house one day with one. This small project turned into a beast of its own. Jake talks about how he got to this point and how he p...

Within Tolerance Episode 27 - Payton loves Softjaws 02.01.2020 1:08:44

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we talk about everything from softjaws, can machine shops go paperless and the future of BrickTactical and Proteum Machining! 

Within Tolerance Episode 26 - Henry Holsters 24.12.2019 1:27:04

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we interview Andrew Henry from Henry Holsters and talk about holster making, self taught machining struggles and growing a small business! 

Within Tolerance Episode 25 - Mystery Box 18.12.2019 58:11

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan talks about his new Brother Speedio S700 and how he wants to optimize his work flow by adding a sub plate with Orange Vise Delta vises and their zero point system. On the other hand Payton has been running his Haas DM2 for 60 hours straight knockin...

Within Tolerance Episode 24 - Rapid Design Solutions 11.12.2019 1:14:44

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we interview Troy Ojalehto from Rapid Design Solutions! We talk about everything Job Shop, Automations, Universal Robots and the future of small machine shops! 

Within Tolerance Episode 23 - Workholding is the Future 04.12.2019 53:55

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan talks about how it feels to be running a brand new Speedio! Payton shares a little insight on the madness that Black Friday and Cyber Monday has caused while trying to keep up with machining parts!

Within Tolerance Episode 22 - Jeff Fritsch from CAMPLETE 01.12.2019 1:14:43

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we interview Jeff Fritsch from CAMplete. CAMplete is a software company that allows users to verify their G-Code before running it through their CNC machines. Jeff talks about how CAMplete started and how they operate! 

Within Tolerance Episode 21 - 'Tis the season of Machining 21.11.2019 56:30

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan talks about how his new Brother machine tool comes in less than a week, and will be making parts by thanksgiving! Payton talks about how he is dealing with the Black Friday rush and making some injection mold components! 

Within Tolerance Episode 20 - the_dr.phil_experience 15.11.2019 1:00:01

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we talk to Phil Butterworth at MJK Performance about all things five axis, tabbing and running a small shop! Phil talks about how he started from making oil and gas parts to running a fully automated MX330 along with HURCO machine tools!  

Within Tolerance Episode 19 - O Brother where art thou? 06.11.2019 43:18

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan announces his purchase of a brand new Brother S700X1! Enough said! Enjoy learning about some of the options Dylan choose and opted out of. 

Within Tolerance Episode 18 - Andrew McEwen 30.10.2019 58:57

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan and Payton talk to Andrew McEwen (@laserscanman) on Instagram about everything 3D scanning! Andrew talks about how 3D scanning is a thriving technology that is being used to develop everyday products. Andrew also discusses how 3D scanning is b...

Within Tolerance Episode 17 - Lit at both ends 23.10.2019 1:06:06

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan hints at possibly a new machine in his shop! Then Payton and Dylan talk about wear vs computer comp on their machines. Make sure to post on your Instagram story Wear vs Comp ! Let's settle this debate! 

Within Tolerance Episode 16 - Tongue tied 17.10.2019 48:10

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan shares more success about his vacuum workholding journey as he crushes some thin plate parts! On the other hand Payton stresses about getting another machine and where to put it! 

Within Tolerance Episode 15 - All over the place 10.10.2019 57:51

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan and Payton talk about getting slammed with jobs! Dylan goes into detail about what he has been learning about vacuum workholding. Then Payton talks about getting loads of new work and slowly creeping into automation! 

Within Tolerance Episode 14 - Jay Pierson 04.10.2019 1:09:05

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan and Payton interview Jay Pierson, the lean master himself! Jay has a workholding company (Pierson Workholding) that focuses on making workholding solutions to make machinists life's easier and more efficient. Jay goes into detail on how he got...

Within Tolerance Episode 13 - Wanted: Five Axis 25.09.2019 57:30

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we talk about running small quantities of aluminum parts and how a five axis machine would speed this process up for the both of us. Dylan hints that he is looking into getting rid of a machine and upgrading to another Brother machine. On the other...

Within Tolerance Episode 12 - Adam Demuth 19.09.2019 1:09:35

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan and Payton interview Adam Demuth AKA adam_the_machinist on Instagram! Adam is well known in the Instagram community for machining carbide and hardened steels on his small Mori NVD 1500. Adam also talks about the parts he makes along with how h...

Within Tolerance Episode 11 - Do robots dream of tending CNC machines? 11.09.2019 48:38

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today Dylan made the bold move to reach out to all his customers and follow up for more work! He got it, and lots of it! On the flip side Payton is hard at work machining a large order of brass parts for a local customer. Dylan also talks about his recent vis...

Within Tolerance Episode 10 - Well rested and kicking Haas 04.09.2019 52:11

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we talk about how Dylan enjoyed his labor day weekend and got some shop upgrades in the process! On the other hand Payton continues to run his Haas, this time for 18 hours straight! Making molds with lots of cavities takes a while. Then Payton share...

Within Tolerance Episode 9 - The Calm before the Storm 29.08.2019 50:15

Welcome to the Within Tolerance Podcast! This podcast is where Payton Dean (BrickTactical) and Dylan Jackson (Proteum Machining) talk shop! Today we talk about how Dylan went from extremely busy to extremely slow, this is just how job shop life can be sometimes. It also provides great timing to finish some shop projects that have been sitting. On the other hand Payton has his DM2 running full forc...