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Noah Graff, used machine tool dealer and editor of Today’s Machining World, interviews machining company owners, equipment gurus, and experts with insight to help and entertain people working in the machining field. We discuss topics such as how to find quality employees, customer acquisition, negotiation, and the best CNC equipment options for specific jobs.

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October 20, 202648 min

Business School vs. Learning on the Job, with Robby Burton and Blake Schultz-EP 276

Robby Burton, 30, co-owns AG Drives, a drive shaft company in Green Bay. Blake Schultz, 23, is its director of business development. Robby’s grandfather started the company, and Blake’s dad worked for him. Both families have been in the business for decades. When Robby took over, he was in his mid-twenties and brought in his [...] The post Business School vs. Learning on the Job, with Robby Burton and Blake Schultz-EP 276 appeared first on Today’s Machining World .

October 6, 202648 min

See the Part Before You Cut It, with Greg Walker and Bob Folts–EP 275

I was touring a shop once, and the owner told me the engineers can draw up whatever they want. It never comes out like that on the machine. At IMTS, I brought that up with Greg Walker and Bob Folts of Spatial Integrated Systems. They told me it can. As long as you’re honest with [...] The post See the Part Before You Cut It, with Greg Walker and Bob Folts–EP 275 appeared first on Today’s Machining World .

September 22, 202632 min

Why Make a Robot That Looks Like Us, With Phil Zheng-EP 274

A few years ago, Richtech Robotics would call hospitality groups and offer them robots. They got laughed out of the office. The answer was always the same. We’re a people company. Now they’re building an 8,000 square foot factory in Las Vegas. Three production lines for robots and sensors, all managed by AI. They’d planned [...] The post Why Make a Robot That Looks Like Us, With Phil Zheng-EP 274 appeared first on Today’s Machining World .