Within Tolerance

Within Tolerance
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Within Tolerance is a podcast where the hosts talk everything from machine shop work, CAD/CAM, and other manufacturing processes!

  1. Within Tolerance Episode 273 - Wrapping Up 2025 With Zap

    FEB 13

    Within Tolerance Episode 273 - Wrapping Up 2025 With Zap

    Zap and I wrap up 2025 with our first live podcast! Patreon members join us as we answer questions, reflect on 2025, and talk about plans for 2026. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful 2025 and looking forward to a great 2026 with more guests and episodes! McMaster Ugly Sweater - https://laurenfahey.me/mmc-ugly-christmas-sweater/ Keyence Sensors are - FR-S01 for radar level sensing and FI-C20D for refractometer Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    2h 5m
  2. Within Tolerance Episode 272 - Ethan Perrin

    JAN 21

    Within Tolerance Episode 272 - Ethan Perrin

    This week I talk with Ethan Perrin about MIT Formula SAE, building the Miters West shop, and why a small fiber laser and press brake changed how he prototypes. We also hit rescuing CMM's on a budget and his alumni EV formula car. Check out Ethan’s IG @ethan.perrin97 ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    3h 33m
  3. Within Tolerance Episode 271 - Pre-Flexing with Zap

    2025-12-20

    Within Tolerance Episode 271 - Pre-Flexing with Zap

    In‑person catch‑up: pre‑Flex rigging shuffle, neighbors bribed with donuts, and the first HyperMill customer part. Zap runs through leaving Boise, growing the team, splitting work the right way, and getting a shop moving with CMM, coolant, and probing. Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    2h 19m
  4. Within Tolerance Episode 270 - Wait, You Take Breaks? With Zap

    2025-11-14

    Within Tolerance Episode 270 - Wait, You Take Breaks? With Zap

    We catch up on a busy stretch: Zap’s UK stint, dialing in systems, and turning chaos into consistency—including saying no when it counts. Dylan locks the shop layout, keeps the S700, preps for the Hermle HSFlex and hyperMill, and shares a few hard-won long-cycle lessons. Justin's Speedio Filter - https://marketplace.sendcutsend.com/p/CD80E306/chip-filtering-grate-filter-for-brother-speedio-s500-and-s700 Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    1h 44m
  5. Within Tolerance Episode 269 - Devin Bodony of Lichen Precision

    2025-10-31

    Within Tolerance Episode 269 - Devin Bodony of Lichen Precision

    From an 800 sq ft pole barn to a 4,000 sq ft shop, Devin shares how Lichen leveled up: team, layout, and automation. We cover the R450 cobot project, M300 wins, live‑tool lathe realities, and building a stable, sustainable operation without the chaos. Check out Devin’s IG @lichen_mfg and check out his podcast Incremental at https://open.spotify.com/show/5pjzm7sFZrumDHv2eqytg5 ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    1h 55m
  6. Within Tolerance Episode 268 - Curt Van Filipowski of Confounded Machine

    2025-10-22

    Within Tolerance Episode 268 - Curt Van Filipowski of Confounded Machine

    Curt of Confounded Machine shares how a garage hobby became a thriving EDC pen brand. We dive into retrofitting a Hardinge, moving to a Syil X5 , iso-grid grips, entropic anodizing, and his new “Mech One” mechanism. Rigibore RADS video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0pM5cKUKSA Check out Curt’s IG @confoundedmachine ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    1h 54m
  7. Within Tolerance Episode 267 - Jamie Peacock of JSpec Engineering

    2025-09-19

    Within Tolerance Episode 267 - Jamie Peacock of JSpec Engineering

    Jamie Peacock of JSpec Engineering and The Lone Machinists podcast joins to talk one‑man‑shop reality, from building and retrofitting machines to launching the Anchor Point zero‑point system. We hit in‑house anodizing, adding a 4th on Siemens, and why relationships beat everything in business. Link to the article discussed in the episode: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lets-talk-cheap-labour-expensive-mistakes-danica-peacock-cqrsf/ Check out Jamie's IG @jspec_engineering ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    1h 59m
  8. Within Tolerance Episode 266 - Pallets, Payments, and Performance

    2025-09-05

    Within Tolerance Episode 266 - Pallets, Payments, and Performance

    California updates with Zap, CMM finally dialed in, HyperMill setup progress, pin finisher optimization, RO water planning, and some honest programming errors. Topics include surface roughness tools, machine comparisons, cost tracking, floating tap holders, and technology perspectives. Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting ----------------------------------------- Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

    1h 53m
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Within Tolerance is a podcast where the hosts talk everything from machine shop work, CAD/CAM, and other manufacturing processes!

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  • Creator
    Within Tolerance
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Explicit
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