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Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast

Audacity Micro
Machining
Automation
IMTS
Doosan
Haas
Machining Glass
Machining Challenges
Workholding
Tooling
Tormach
Networking
Precision Engineering
Xometry
Business Management
Equipment Selection
ADHD
Stainless Steel Machining
Patreon Community
Tool Selection
Machining Stainless Steel

Join Harrison from Precision Ingenuity and AJ from Audacity Micro on their weekly phone call about business, life, and of course, machining.

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In the 130th episode of "Taps and Patience," hosts AJ and Harrison discuss various topics including AJ's broken microphone, their experiences at Fabtech, and AJ's busy week preparing parts for shipment and participating in a meetup. They also delve i... more

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In the latest episode of Taps and Patience, AJ and Harrison discuss changes in their work environments, sharing struggles with specific machining challenges, including issues with tool setups and material warping. AJ reflects on his experiences with ... more

In the 128th episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ and Harrison discuss their recent challenges in machining, particularly AJ's struggles with warping large parts and Harrison's updates on family matters and new projects, including the use of a CMM for ... more

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In the 127th episode of Taps and Patience, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss a variety of topics, including new machinery at Harrison's shop, upcoming automation solutions, and the status of production orders. They also touch on the challenges of teachin... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Zap
Consultant in the machine shop industry
Zappettini Consulting
Episode: How to Not Be a Sh*tty Machine Shop with Chris Zap -- Ep. 98
Justin Gray
CTO of Toolpath Labs
Toolpath Labs
Episode: LIVE with Justin of Toolpath Labs -- Ep. 94
Eric Hannett
Works at Manufacturing Collaborative in Vermont
Manufacturing Collaborative
Episode: The Whole Gang is Here! -- Ep. 91
Alex Block
Teaches CNC machining at a local community college
Episode: The Whole Gang is Here! -- Ep. 91
Jonny Woods
Owner of 049 Machine, focusing on learning and growth
Episode: The Whole Gang is Here! -- Ep. 91
Chris Zadrick
Owner of Zadrick Precision, specializing in turning
Zadrick Precision
Episode: The Whole Gang is Here! -- Ep. 91

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Harrison
Co-host from Precision Ingenuity, sharing insights and experiences in the machining industry and business management.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Nice day to day highlights

    These guys share the nuts an bolts of their manufacturing journeys in an easy to understand format. The trials and tribulations of being machinists in easy to digest language. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrezz420
    United Statesa year ago

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The combination of personal anecdotes and technical discussions makes it engaging for those in the machining industry.
Listeners appreciate the practical insights and relatable stories shared by the hosts.
There is a recognition of the camaraderie and supportive community ethos among machinists reflected in the episodes.

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More Tooling Troubles --- Ep. 83
Q: What are the key financial metrics you track to measure your business's performance?
We use the profit first mentality to ensure we have enough cash flow to cover our expenses and generate a certain amount of cash weekly.
More Tooling Troubles --- Ep. 83
Q: How do you handle fluctuations in material costs?
We track the material costs per inch and factor it into our quotes. We usually build in a percentage for material costs even if there's wastage.
More Tooling Troubles --- Ep. 83
Q: What strategies have you found effective for maintaining consistent production schedules?
In our shop, because there's two of us, we have to do a little bit more planning, typically printing out all the information for the jobs and organizing them based on priority and due dates.
ADHD + Engineer = Machinist | Ep.82
Q: How have you been managing your ADHD while working?
I've been learning to minimize distractions by leaving my phone away, which helps me focus more.
A Tormach in a Computer Shop? -- Ep. 113 with Luke of Computer Mechanics
Q: Have you ever tried to get some non-Xometry work through your shop?
I haven't and I don't know what my hesitation would be.

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