It Can't All Be Machining -- Ep. 85

In this episode of Taps and Patience, AJ and Harrison start by discussing the necessity of taking breaks after intense work periods. Harrison shares how he's glad for a slower week, using the time to clean up the shop and catch up on tasks. AJ talks about recovering from a bad cold and the impact it had on his productivity. Both hosts emphasize the importance of listening to their bodies and taking the necessary time to recuperate.
The conversation then shifts to networking, with Harrison expressing his desire to visit other shops and make new connections. He finally has the opportunity to do so after months of being too busy. They discuss the benefits of building relationships within the industry, sharing experiences, and learning from others. Harrison's recent visit to a local shop, where he assisted with a vintage car seat project, highlights the collaborative spirit and knowledge exchange that can happen through networking.
AJ and Harrison also delve into their experiences with equipment frustrations and machining challenges. Harrison recounts his struggle with a MAZAK machine, dealing with program formatting errors and memory limitations. AJ shares a story about breaking a Renishaw probe tip and the scramble to find a replacement in time to meet a deadline. These anecdotes underscore the technical hurdles they face and the creative problem-solving required to overcome them. Tune in to hear their insights and tips on navigating the complex world of CNC machining.
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[@AmericanMakerCNC]

Regarding Setup Sheet Configuration (59:49), It is apparently still a preview feature that needs to be enabled. Then in the Manufacture Workspace, under "Manage" there is a Setup Sheet Configurations option where you can show or hide setup sheet options. You can also save a custom setup sheet configuration.

[@jbrownson]

Gridfinity ftw! Great episode, see you at IMTS

[@AudacityMicro]

Thank you! And I look forward to it!

[@nocturnalwelding5166]

What a great episode!! Really appreciate your big brains helping me understand the container method and templates😁. Look forward to using all this new knowledge when I get back from vacation!! Have a good one guys👊🇺🇲🇺🇲 🦅

[@AudacityMicro]

🙂

[@yelims20]

in the timeline of machining, probing is still a new technology.

[@AudacityMicro]

Probing has been around longer than the internet......

[@yelims20]

@@AudacityMicro well, squaring a block has been around since about 1850... so, in the timeline of machining, the internet is brand new also.