XYZ - The CNC Podcast

The tale of buying a house!

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:11:53 +0000

The boys are finally back! Aaron bought a house, Nick crashed his HAAS 🥳

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Fixtures, Litterbugs and Gold Leaf Guitars

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Aaron and Nick talk about applying gold leaf to a guitar (so cool!), tiny offices, vacuum fixturing, and what to do about litterbugs...

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Ukraine, Contractor Tools and Space News

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:17:29 +0000

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Aaron and Nick express their sadness about what's happening in Ukraine, as well as trying to cover some normal topics like contractor tools in the machine shop and a dose of space news.

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Telephone Robots, Skepticism, and the James Webb Space Telescope!

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:57:29 +0000

Aaron and Nick catch up and talk about how difficult it is to remain rational amidst a sea of conflicting information, how Aaron nearly fell in love with a telephone robot, and the amazing technology that went into the James Webb Space Telescope!

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Bad Pies, Prototype Machining and GOALS

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:15:00 +0000

Aaron eats a dodgy pie and makes some prototype parts. Aaron and Nick talk about goals, new workshops and their equipment regrets...

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Let's Talk Business!

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:04:03 +0000

Aaron and Nick catch up after taking a bit of a break over Christmas, well at least Aaron did, Nick doesn't believe in vacation!? The guys talk about hiring, company culture, lean, process improvements and more!

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Racing wheels, CNC controllers and the wrap-up!

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:26:16 +0000

Aaron and Nick catch up for the last time in 2021! They talk about sim racing, CNC controllers, lights out machining and more!

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Toolholders, CNC Controllers, and SPACE DARTS!

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:05:00 +0000

Aaron and Nick catch up and talk about Nick's new toolholders, how hard it is to manage emails and social media while also running a business. Aaron nerds out about building a CNC controller, and we talk about throwing DARTs in space!

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Vacuum Pumps, Machine Reps and Yeeting Things Into Space!

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:58:27 +0000

Aaron and Nick talk about Nick's vacuum pump woes, Aaron relates his frustrating experience with a machine tool rep, and the guys discuss SpinLaunch, the company that is literally chucking things into space!

SpinLaunch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGO4LtCctTk

Scott Manley's commentary video covering SpinLaunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAczd3mt3X0

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Near Misses, Blown Motors and Automated Finishing!

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:38:50 +0000

Aaron and Nick return after a few weeks off. Nick tells us about his brown trousers moment, Aaron cries about a broken spindle motor, Aaron investigates automated finishing in the VMC, and the guys talk about the Firefly Aerospace factory tour!

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CMTS and LIGHTS OUT

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:40:00 +0000

Aaron and Nick talk about their fun field trip to CMTS, and about Aaron finally getting back to lights-out machining!

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Machine Crashes, Broken Tools and CMTS

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:57:48 +0000

Nick crashes his CNC router, Aaron explodes some tools and both are looking forward to CMTS!

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CMTS, Chip Fans and 3D Printing, Oh My!

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:04:25 +0000

Aaron and Nick invite everyone to come checkout out CMTS with them, talk about Aaron's awesome new chip fan, the process of hiring new people, discuss 3D printers and answer some listener questions!

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Vacuum Fixturing, Maintenance, and What Are Tiles Made From??

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:51:57 +0000

Aaron and Nick talk about vaccum fixturing (again), machine maintenance, and ponder what the hell those SpaceX heat-shield tiles are made from???

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The king of fixtures: Superglue!

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:09:49 +0000

Aaron and Nick talk about how magical superglue is as a fixturing solution! Aaron tells us how he fixed a stuck bolt with a welder, Nick creates a problem for 'future Nick' and the guys finally get around to answering listener questions!

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House Buying and A Wooden Spoon From Space...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Aaron and Nick catch up after Aaron was away for a week... Aaron fills us in on how he nearly bought a house accidentally, Nick tells us about the hunger games style competition between his CNC machines, and Aaron blathers on about space, as usual!

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First Chips, Spindles and Space Cadets

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:01:24 +0000

Nick makes the first real parts on his HAAS, Aaron gets some shiny hydraulic toolholders and on the same day destroys an ER collet holder. Nick learns about CNC spindles, and Aaron yammers on about Space!!

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Jeff Bezos and Diamond Tooling

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:10:00 +0000

Nick and Aaron talk about Jeff Bezos's recent journey to space, SpaceX's Super Heavy Booster static fire, whether to buy a used high-end CNC machine and dive into the pros and cons of diamond tooling!

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The Incredible Allure of Shiny New Machines

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:57:14 +0000

Nick and Aaron talk about shiny new machines they wish they could own, Nick tells Aaron about space news for once, and Nick tells us about the incredibly dangerous router bit that he made!

Things mentioned in the show:

The 'Just Machining' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I--_63_wysk

CNC router with a DIY automatic tool changer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7q5AzYjgo

Okuma Genos M560V (DROOL!): https://www.okuma.com/products/genos-m560-v

Homebrew Tool Changer for CNC Router: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7q5AzYjgo

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Downtime, Space Rideshares and Homebrew Metal Casting

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Aaron and Nick talk about how difficult it can be to ride out the slow periods, Aaron gives us an update on progress with the kitchen knife, Nick tells us how much he hates shipping, we catch up on what SpaceX is up to, and finally talk about resin 3D printing and how it can be combined with metal casting!

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Mr. Safety Rides Again

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:15:00 +0000

Aaron has a good whinge about a shitty week, Nick helps a listener with advice about jointers and planers, we talk about the crazy amount of conflicting advice regarding pressure vessels, and commiserate together regarding the difficulty of running a small business!

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Tooling, Pressure Vessels, Telescopes and a Guitar in the Freezer!

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:10:04 +0000

Aaron and Nick talk about the lengths they have to go to in order to get a process running right. Nick tells us why he has a guitar in his freezer, Aaron says 'mea culpa' regarding SK collets (even though he's actually right 🤣) and then the guys talk about telescopes!

Videos mentioned in the show:

SK vs ER collets full slotting test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F19SlmcXaUE

SK vs ER Grip Torque test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru0JQlqHwgI

SK vs ER tech details - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ6svVyl3QA

Building a telescope by hand with John Dobson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snz7JJlSZvw

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The Return of Space Talk

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:16:27 +0000

Nick fills us in on the latest updates regarding his new HAAS, Aaron yammers on about hard-milling, glue-ups and how excited he is about space! We even answer some listener questions this time around!

If you have questions for us or would just like to see what we're up to day-to-day you can follow us on our personal instagrams:

Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/aaron.gough/

Nick: https://www.instagram.com/frank_brothers/

Or you can contact us via the show's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/xyz.cnc/

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Big Crashes, Fixtures and Materials Sourcing...

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:57:53 +0000

Nick and Aaron chat about the last couple of weeks! Nick had some hard stuff to deal with, Aaron crashed a big tool and nearly destroyed some fixtures, and they both talk about how incredibly hard it is to source high quality materials.

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Big Batches, First Chips and Raccoon Attacks

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:26:40 +0000

Nick and Aaron talk about 'first chips' on new machines, batch vs serial production, servo and steppers, and raccoon attacks!

Flycutter accident video: https://youtu.be/q_Lzw0VBu-I?t=24

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Broken Tools & Diamond Pins

Thu, 20 May 2021 19:14:57 +0000

In this episode Aaron & Nick catch up and have a free-flowing conversation covering fixturing, batch work vs one piece flow, the impact of process on business, breaking tools and more!

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Small CNC Routers, Glue-Ups, and a Button Pushing Robot

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:20:55 +0000

Nick and Aaron talk about fixing machines, building a lean glue-up process, customization processes, being the noisy neighbour and take a look at small CNC routers!

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Fixtures, Robot Spiders and Space!

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:54:29 +0000

This week Aaron and Nick talk about fixturing, a lot! They also cover some of the creepier robots that may potentially crush humanity in an uprising and cover the latest space race developments!

Links from the show:

Starship SN15 Test Launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9eoubnO-pE

Disney animatronics craziness: https://youtu.be/bJtNxaTwgz0?t=100

Terrifying robot spider goodness! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcw_0cIyr9Y

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Big Machines, Fret Slotting and Mean Comments

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0000

This week we talk about big CNC machines, control upgrades, and fret slotting. Aaron cries as he reads mean comments :)

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Sandblasting Robots, Engraving, and Dubious Shop Practices

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:18:57 +0000

Sorry for the bad audio on Aaron's side, we're still getting things ironed out! Aaron and Nick talk about building custom machinery, Nick's new HAAS, dubious shop practices as well as answering some listener questions!

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New beginnings...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:15:00 +0000

Aaron is joined by a new co-host, Nick Frank of the Frank Brothers Guitar Company! In this first episode Nick introduces himself and talks about what he and his company do! Nick and Aaron are old friends and take this as an opportunity to talk about what is new and changing in their businesses, as well as constantly making fun of each other!

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Resins, Textures and Au Revoir

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:54:14 +0000

A deep dive into different 3D printing options, we compare Tormach and Hass mills and Craig has an announcement. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Questionable Software and Dangerous Machines

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:55:20 +0000

Craig and Aaron talk about resin printers and things go a little dark when they talk about dangerous machines and accidents in the shop. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Explosions and Tiny Lathes

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:57:59 +0000

Aaron & Craig talk about things going bang and the death of Craigs laser. Aaron also gets a lathe and has an idea for yet another machine. *Ballscrew Source:* “Service Quality After Sales Store” on AliExpress. $85 USD for 450mm long 1605 ballscrew with thrust bearing and end bearing, plus an integrated NEMA24 motor mount and coupler! https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001625804314.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.28134c4dsKHWuf *Linear Rail Source:* SNWNYN Store on AliExpress: $90 USD for a pair of 25mm linear rails, 500mm long, with a pair of bearing blocks per rail. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001207429006.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.28134c4dsKHWuf *Closed Loop Stepper Source:* StepperOnline ( https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/ ) $91 USD for 420 oz/in (3Nm) closed loop stepper system with motor, driver and cables. They have a serial dongle that you can use to monitor the drive in real-time with software they provide for free… You can command test moves through the software and watch speed and position error in a handy graph! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Speed of Amazon

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:05:15 +0000

Craig and Aaron discuss a 'Just In Time' way of working and the problems of inefficient recycling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Ball Screws & Lube

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:46:48 +0000

Craig sings the praises of Mach3 and his 'shitty little CNC' whilst Aaron spends 3 days cleaning his shop. The benefits of ball screws, proper lubrication and much more are discussed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Cheap CNC's & 3d Printed Meat

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:24:00 +0000

Craig & Aaron talk about the Toyota way, perceptions of Chinese manufacturing and 3D printed meat. 3D printed steak: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/09/3d-printed-ribeye-steak-usda-fda The toyota way: https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Way-Second-Management-Manufacturer/dp/1260468518 Carbon Capture Xprize: https://www.xprize.org/prizes/elonmusk Craig's Shitty CNC: https://vevor.fr/products/vevor-3-axes-3040-cnc-routeur-machine-de-gravure-laser-cnc-machine-diy-port-usb?_pos=1&_sid=9bbab9e85&_ss=r First working 3D Printed Sheath: https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4bRQLDU9D/ Mach 3 Screenset from Physics Anonymous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o_V_1AIaXE&list=PLABr6vJOPA3FiP9PB0mhLMme0t31xEOkk Machining a knife with the Nomad CNC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5TYla5x-Nk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Mould Making and Unlimited Budgets

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:23:37 +0000

Aaron and Craig talk about what they have been up to this week and the importance of making to time to play and experiment. The guys also answer some listener questions and dream of having unlimited budgets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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2.5D, Printing in Space and Fusion 360 planning

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:10:00 +0000

Craig & Aaron discuss planning projects in Fusion 360, advances in 3D printers and Aarons plans to 'enhance' his 3 legged puppy. Pellet extruder for 3D Printing: https://mahor.xyz/producto/v4-pellet-extruder-24v/ 3D printing ceramics, IN SPACE. https://www.azom.com/amp/article.aspx?ArticleID=20024&__twitter_impression=true Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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3D Printing, GRBL and Linux CNC

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:56:00 +0000

Aaron and Craig talk about 3D printers in a production environment and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of GRBL & Linux CNC mills. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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DIY CNC Conversions & Affordable Machines

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:54:00 +0000

Craig & Aaron answer listener questions and talk about various affordable options for newcomers to CNC milling. Boston Dynamics dance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3KWM1kuAw The tools Arraon uses for hard milling from Maritool: https://www.maritool.com/product_info.php?products_id=18004 My feeds and speeds for the above tool cutting 63HRC A2 tool steel: High feed roughing: 2500rpm, 72IPM, 0.123” steover, 0.0025” DOC, 0.005” stock to leave Semi-finish pass: 4500rpm, 72ipm, 0.01” stepover, 0.001” stock to leave Finish pass: 7500rpm, 72IPM, 0.003” stepover An attempt at a steel cutting CNC for under $400: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaGFQ7M04Wo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Dark Side of Tech

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:41:00 +0000

Aaron & Craig chat about emerging technology that will power the next generation of CNC machines and go down a rabbit hole about the consequences of free software and services. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Speed, Material and Die Hard

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:46:00 +0000

Craig and Aaron answer some listener questions about feeds rates and cutting speeds. Aaron gives the pros & cons to various cutting tool materials and the guys talk about the differences between CNC routers and mills. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Upright Machining & EDM

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:13:00 +0000

Aaron & Craig discuss process, failures and dream purchases. A listener asks for tips for small businesses and Aaron gets frothed up about the latest rocket launch from SpaceX. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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A Day Late and a Dollar Short

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:18:00 +0000

Aaron & Craig discuss what they have been doing this week as well as the benefits and pitfalls of ordering parts from China. Aaron has a new kitchen knife and Craig has been 3D printing prototypes of a folding knife. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Lead or Ball Screws

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:57:00 +0000

Aaron & Craig are back with an episode where they discuss the differences between lead and ball screws and the French attitude towards health & safety. I'm off to buy a dog, it's freezing here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Introductions

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:06:19 +0000

Aaron Gough (www.goughcustoms.com) & Craig Lockwood (www.chopknives.com) are here with a brand new show all about CNC machines. This weekly show will follow the guys as they chat about how they are using CNC machines in their workshops. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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