Shop Matters
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA podcast designed to talk about the world of machining and manufacturing with your host Wade Anderson. Sponsored by Okuma America.
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Ep. 57 Partnerships Working "As One" For The Customer's Success
March 08, 2024 17:18 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this episode of Shop Matters, host Mike Hampton is joined by Scott Cooley and Steve DeGrasse of Hennig. They discuss Hennig's journey from living room beginnings to becoming a top manufacturer of chip conveyors, filtration units, machine tool protection systems, and more. With industry-leading products that complement each other and similar missions focused on customer success, a natural partnership formed between Okuma and Hennig more than three decades ago. Hear how the value of this pa...
Ep. 56 From Customer to Partner: A Path to Collaborative Breakthroughs
February 23, 2024 16:44 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBMike Hampton is joined by Chris Peluso and Freddie Wilson to share their journey from being Okuma customers to valued partners at Sandvik Coromant. Discover the enduring legacy of Okuma machines, the significance of support, and how Sandvik's cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of manufacturing. -------------------- Be sure to subscribe and follow Okuma and their guests for the latest updates on products, services, and more! CONNECT WITH OKUMA: https://www.okuma.com https://www....
Ep. 55 The Art and Science of Coolant Innovation
February 09, 2024 17:48 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode of Shop Matters, Mike Hampton welcomes Michael Hobbs of Blaser Swisslube as they discuss the intricacies of coolant technology and its impact on manufacturing. From product development in Switzerland to tech centers in the US, discover the evolution of synthetic and non-synthetic coolants, Blaser Swisslube's cutting-edge products, their unique four-step process to providing tailored solutions for customers, and how their partnership with Okuma drives innovation and customer v...
Shop Matters - Ep. 54 Collective Efforts That Continue to Benefit Your Shop Floor
September 22, 2023 14:34 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWade Anderson is joined by Okuma's own Mike Hampton and Brandon Glenn to discuss how partnerships allow Okuma to provide the highest level of customer support available. From collaborative product and technology development to training events to local distributors with rapid service response time, owning an Okuma means users have the industry's top companies working together to give them a competitive advantage. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media for the latest updates on Ok...
Shop Matters - Ep. 53 Always a Step Ahead
September 01, 2023 13:15 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MBOn this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Mike Hampton sit down with Larry Robbins of SMW Autoblok. Larry shares his company's drive to create premium technologies and products that allow them and their customers to stay a step ahead. By partnering with like-minded companies who seek to remain on the cutting edge and are focused on customer satisfaction and building relationships, Okuma and SMW Autoblok have been able to achieve this together. Listen for more! https://www.o...
Shop Matters - Bonus Episode: From Shop Floors to BBQ Pits
August 18, 2023 14:11 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOn this mouth-watering episode of Shop Matters, grill masters Wade Anderson of Okuma and Chris Kozell of Mastercam are cooking up all things barbecue! From exploring various barbecue techniques and building their own equipment to winning competitions and sharing their love of barbecue with the community, these two discuss how their manufacturing backgrounds helped them perfect the art of a tasty meal that's sure to hit the spot. https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.mastercam.com/
Shop Matters - Ep. 52 Everyone Wants to Be At IMTS
January 06, 2023 17:42 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIMTS never sleeps…seriously! According to Doug Woods and Michelle Edmonson of AMT, preparation for IMTS 2024 is already underway. This last episode of our IMTS series previews what's in store for the largest, longest-running industry tradeshow two years from now. They're working toward a brand-new tradeshow experience while maintaining the momentum, collaboration, and conversations from 2022. https://www.okuma.com https://www.amtonline.org
Shop Matters - Ep. 51 From Zero to Aerospace
December 29, 2022 18:34 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBMach Machine is on the mic. Originally manufacturing novices, Dan and Angela Olsen get into the details of high-volume part production. Hear why they confidently rely on Okuma's MB-5000HII for repeat production work in diecast, aerospace, and defense industries. https://www.okuma.com https://www.machmachine.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 50 Sewing Machines and Sales
December 23, 2022 14:19 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat inspired Julia McDonough to pursue a career in manufacturing? Wade Anderson gets the answer, and more, in the latest episode of Shop Matters. Julia reflects on her very first IMTS experience, her own path to a career in manufacturing, and the importance of women in STEM. https://www.okuma.com https://www.gotomorris.com/robert-e-morris
Shop Matters - Ep. 49 Staying Sharp with Squid Industries
December 16, 2022 21:24 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBWe're flipping out over this episode. Straight from the Owner and President himself, hear from Lucas Cao about the inception of Squid Industries and making the switch from a competitor's machine to an Okuma M560-V to make affordable, high-performance knives. Plus, Lucas reveals which Okuma machine tool he's purchasing next. https://www.okuma.com https://www.squidindustries.co
Shop Matters - Ep. 48 Tightening Tolerances & Challenging the Mind
December 09, 2022 16:26 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAutomation, hot industries, and digitalization. Craig Cottrell is in the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS! The SVP of Strategic Accounts for Morris Group, Inc. explains his own perception of manufacturing's transformation, including the dominance of aerospace and electric vehicle industries, automating entire processes, and tightening tolerances over time. https://www.okuma.com/ http://www.morrisgroupinc.com/
Shop Matters - Ep. 47 There's No Place Like IMTS
December 02, 2022 19:22 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMeghan Summers-West, President & CEO of Mastercam, reflects on partnerships, Mastercam's tech-first focus, and selling relationships instead of products. Grateful to be back at IMTS 2022 after a four-year hiatus, she and Shop Matters host Wade Anderson agree that educational programs, consistency, and continuous improvement are three things manufacturers can't ignore. https://www.okuma.com https://www.mastercam.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 46 The Right Data at the Right Time
November 25, 2022 17:12 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBMetalQuest's Scott Harms and Scott Volk are the latest guests to join Wade Anderson in the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS 2022. These industry experts explain how the connectivity of data brings value to manufacturing operations and why it's important to keep machining processes simple. https://www.okuma.com/ https://metalquest.net/
Shop Matters - Ep. 45 Horizontal Machining Centers: Hidden Gems
November 18, 2022 19:30 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBJohn Saunders and Wade Anderson celebrate the benefits of horizontal machining centers, including lights-out manufacturing and the increasing popularity of industry training programs. Insights from this exclusive episode from IMTS 2022 draw on personal narratives and experience owning Okuma machine tools. https://www.okuma.com https://saundersmachineworks.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 44 How Do You Automate Your Operations?
November 11, 2022 17:58 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBJames Cooper from FANUC America Corporation brings 40 years of automation experience to the Shop Matters podcast booth at IMTS 2022. Joining our host Wade Anderson to discuss pre-engineered automation solutions and the skilled labor shortage, James Cooper treats listeners to three pieces of advice when considering adding automation to shop operations. https://www.okuma.com https://www.fanucamerica.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 43 Winning Races with Okuma Machines
November 04, 2022 12:30 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBRocky Helms of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) meets Wade Anderson in the Shop Matters podcast booth! In this exclusive episode recorded at IMTS 2022, Rocky Helms explains how Okuma machines and automation systems are critical for keeping up with racing's fast-paced evolution and manufacturing demands. https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.rcrracing.com/
Shop Matters - Ep. 42 Service and Support Since the 1980s
October 28, 2022 13:46 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBGreg Hartwig, Vice President of Sales at Hartwig, Inc., joins the booth for Shop Matters' exclusive IMTS podcast series. In this episode, Wade Anderson and Greg Hartwig discuss the importance of a hands-on service and support network to increase customer retention and acquisition, in addition to Okuma and Hartwig’s extensive relationship. https://www.okuma.com https://www.hartwiginc.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 41 It Takes More Than One Company to Make a Part
October 21, 2022 08:52 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBHost Wade Anderson sits down with Nick Goellner of AME and Hennig to reflect on the importance of their partnerships with best-in-class machinists, manufacturers, and producers when working through industry challenges. https://www.okuma.com/ https://www.ame.com/hennig-machine-protection https://www.hennigworldwide.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 40 On the Cutting Edge with Equipment and Technology
October 14, 2022 14:05 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBLive from IMTS, Wade Anderson and Nicole Wolter discuss the simple beginnings of HM Manufacturing in her grandparents' basement, and how it evolved into the flourishing business it is today. With an emphasis on acquiring and utilizing the latest technology and equipment to stay on the cutting edge, they're able to streamline their processes, find new innovations, and expand their service offerings to continue growing and winning new business. https://www.okuma.com https://www.hmmanufactur...
Shop Matters - Ep. 39 State of the Global Machine Tool Industry
October 04, 2022 19:21 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode from the special IMTS 2022 series of our Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma America CEO Tad Yamamoto. Listen as they discuss recent global manufacturing trends, what Okuma is doing to overcome industry challenges, and how it is evolving to create new opportunities for Okuma customers.
Shop Matters - Ep. 38 Magnetic Workholding, 5-Axis Vices, and Constant Improvements
July 29, 2022 12:53 - 32 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this episode of Shop Matters, Okuma's Wade Anderson and Michael Gaunce of SCHUNK discuss machining innovations with magnetic workholdings and 5-axis vices, as well as the value of customer feedback to constantly improve your products and processes. https://www.okuma.com https://www.schunk.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 37 Institutions Collaborating to Improve Manufacturing
July 15, 2022 16:57 - 47 minutes - 66.2 MBOn this episode of Shop Matters, Wade Anderson sits down with manufacturing experts from OPEN MIND and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to discuss the latest innovations in hybrid manufacturing and how collaboration in the industry sets companies up for success. To learn more about the additive turning technique discussed in this video, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFrkS39kNIg https://www.okuma.com https://www.openmind-tech.com https://www.ornl.gov
Shop Matters - Ep. 36 The Latest in Cutting Tools and Digitization
July 01, 2022 15:28 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBLearn great insights from Sandvik Coromant’s John Winter as he discusses the current marvels of cutting tools and ways to extend your tool life. Also, discover how Industry 4.0 and data play a key role in understanding your machine and tool availability while increasing transparency and the opportunity to optimize your production processes. https://www.okuma.com https://www.sandvik.coromant.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 35 Racing and Machining
June 17, 2022 16:56 - 31 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this episode of Shop Matters, host Wade Anderson discusses the relationship between racing and machining with Rocky Helms of Richard Childress Racing and Okuma's own Tom O'Toole. Hear how manufacturing has become an integral part of the forward progression of motorsports and how Okuma helped Richard Childress Racing be at the forefront of new innovations for the sport. https://www.okuma.com https://www.rcrracing.com
Shop Matters - Ep. 34 Lathe Functions to Set Your Process Apart
June 03, 2022 16:15 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MBThe Okuma lathe product line boasts of many features that have been greatly enhanced over the decades. In this Shop Matters podcast episode, our experts dive into standard lathe technologies that are often underutilized that can greatly benefit your daily machining.
Shop Matters - Ep. 33 HAINBUCH Workholding: Innovations that Inspire
May 20, 2022 12:53 - 31 minutes - 59 MBJoin as Al Dopf from HAINBUCH shares his company’s passion for workholding and how their solutions can be used for various machining applications from ID/OD clamping to 5-axis machining. Also, learn how workholdings are evolving to be used with automation and being enhanced with smart technologies.
Shop Matters - Ep. 32 Overcoming Skilled Labor Shortage
May 06, 2022 14:52 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBIn this episode of Shop Matters, hear what Craig Lamb, Vice President of Corporate and Continuing Education at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, says are the keys to attracting and retaining great talent. To be successful at this, shift from seeking out employees to being sought after. Discover Craig's strategies for making this shift!
Shop Matters - Ep. 31 Enhancing Your Machine Tool with Data
April 22, 2022 18:26 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBOn this episode of Shop Matters, Wade Anderson talks with Rob Caron of Caron Engineering and John Joseph of Datanomix. Discover how the combined data analytics technologies of these companies can work together to elevate a shop's workflows for greater precision, efficiency, and part production, while also helping predict and avoid costly machine failure down the road.
Shop Matters - Ep. 30 HM Manufacturing: From Surviving to Thriving
December 03, 2021 18:12 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBOn this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Nicole Wolter, President of HM Manufacturing, to discuss HM Manufacturing's transformation over the years and the impact of seeing the shop floor from both the business owner and the machinist’s perspectives.
Shop Matters - Ep. 29 Newman M2M: Technology to Help Improve Manufacturing
November 19, 2021 18:21 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Bryan Newman from Newman M2M as they discuss the manufacturing innovations of Okuma partner Caron Engineering, from TMAC to ToolConnect, and look forward to new technologies that will further advance the manufacturing industry.
Shop Matters - Ep. 29: Newman M2M: Technology to Help Improve Manufacturing
November 19, 2021 18:21 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Bryan Newman from Newman M2M as they discuss the manufacturing innovations of Okuma partner Caron Engineering, from TMAC to ToolConnect, and look forward to new technologies that will further advance the manufacturing industry.
Shop Matters - Ep. 28 Planning Workholding With Automation In Mind
November 08, 2021 14:16 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBOn this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Jack Rushlander from Jergens and Arie Thompson from Gosiger Automation as they discuss the affordability of automation and how it can help make dream projects doable.
Shop Matters - Ep. 27 Embracing Technology
October 22, 2021 14:39 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MBOn this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is joined by Okuma applications engineer Craig Mainzinger to discuss how advanced technologies such as automation are becoming more accessible, and more valuable, than ever.
Shop Matters - Ep. 26 The Dynamic Duo of Connectivity and Maintenance
August 13, 2021 14:59 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBOn this episode of Okuma's Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson and Okuma business development specialist Mike Hampton talk about the relationship between connectivity and maintenance and how utilizing both hand-in-hand can make your manufacturing operations more efficient and profitable.
Shop Matters - Ep. 25 Okuma & Mayfran: Clean Machines Make Efficient Machining
July 16, 2021 15:40 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBOn this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson sits down with Ben Bailey of Mayfran International to discuss how proper material handling and scrap removal can improve your efficiency and profitability.
Shop Matters - Ep. 24 BIG KAISER and the Importance of High-Performance Tooling
July 02, 2021 14:16 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBOn this episode of Okuma’s Shop Matters podcast, host Wade Anderson is hitting the road to visit BIG KAISER Tooling, one of Okuma’s Partners in THINC. Listen now and explore the partnership between BIG KAISER and Okuma and the importance of high-performance tooling.
Shop Matters - Ep. 23 The Way Forward
June 18, 2021 14:26 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBOn this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Jim King, President of Okuma America, to talk about surviving a changing manufacturing landscape in 2020 and how to move forward with confidence.
Shop Matters - Ep. 23 The New Way Forward
June 18, 2021 14:26 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBOn this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Jim King, President of Okuma America, to talk about surviving a changing manufacturing landscape in 2020 and how to move forward with confidence.
Ep. 22 Robotics: Importance of Experience and How We Can Automate from Simple to Complex
April 09, 2021 13:22 - 37 minutes - 66.8 MBOn this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by John Tuohy of FANUC America and Dave Baldetti of Gosiger Automation as they discuss their collective experience with automation systems and how automation can work for manufacturers, from small-scale job shops to large manufacturers.
Ep. 21: Digital Manufacturing
March 26, 2021 13:41 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, host Wade Anderson is joined by Nick Spurrett, Vice President of CAMBRIO, to discuss digital manufacturing and developing digital programs that make machining processes efficient.
Ep. 20 Okuma & Praemo: Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
March 12, 2021 13:59 - 39 minutes - 90.3 MBOn this episode, Wade talks with Okuma business development specialist Mike Hampton and Andy Henderson, CTO of Praemo, as they discuss the differences between preventative and predictive maintenance and the importance of both.
Ep. 19 Okuma & Fastems: Maximizing Machine Use
November 13, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBJoin host Wade Anderson and guest, Bob Baldizzi, as they discuss Fastems, maximizing machine use and FMS systems.
Ep. 18 Goellner: Finding Your Passion
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBShop Matters is a podcast designed to talk about the world of machining and manufacturing with your host, Wade Anderson. Sponsored by Okuma America. Join host Wade Anderson and Nick Goellner of Goellner, Inc. and Advanced Machining & Engineering (AME) as they discuss the creative minds and talented machinists it takes to take risks and create innovative machines.
Ep. 17 SCHUNK & Automation
October 16, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBJoin host Wade Anderson and guest, Allan Logan, as they discuss SCHUNK and automation.
Ep. 16 Okuma & Velocity: A Quality Relationship
October 02, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBJoin host, Wade Anderson, as he sits down with Velocity's General Manager, Jeff Estes, to discuss the benefits of the partnership between Okuma and Velocity, as well as the importance of lights-out operations.
Ep. 15 FANUC Robotics – Automation, New Features & Misconceptions
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBJoin host Wade Anderson as he discusses all things robotics with FANUC Senior Account Manager, John Tuohy.
Ep. 14 What to Expect from a Virtual IMTS 2020
September 04, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBHost Wade Anderson sits down with AMT's Michelle Edmonson to discuss IMTS 2020, and what you can expect from their new, virtual experience.
Ep. 13 Life at MP Systems
June 26, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBOn our first socially-distant podcast, host Wade Anderson talks with members of the MP Systems community - Kermit Wright (National Sales Manager), Mike Sayers (Founder & General Manager), and engineers, Kyle Quintin, and Brian Jalbert - about working at MP Systems, and recent changes they've made due to Coronavirus.
Ep. 12 Top Unused OSP Control Features
April 17, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin host Wade Anderson as he discusses the top unused OSP control features with Okuma experts Chris Davala & Ron Raniszewski.
Ep. 11 Machine Smarter, Not Harder
April 03, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBJoin us this week as our host Wade Anderson discusses life in a machine shop with industry experts from MasterCam and StarHagen.