How to Save Money on Cutting Tools, with Bryan Stusak and Steve Vanderink–EP 165
At IMTS 2022, I had the privilege of interviewing Bryan Stusak and Steve Vanderink, two product specialists from Iscar Metals, world renown seller of cutting tools for machining. We talked about the latest developments in cutting tool technology that enable faster changeover, and how to save money by using inserts
Lucky to Sell That Machine?
My son Ari was going to Peru on an adventure vacation a month ago. I thought it would be useful for him (and me, too)
Manufacturing in Africa? With Edwin Mbinkar–EP 158
I came into contact with Edwin Nyuysever Mbinkar a month ago, when he sent an email to Graff-Pinkert inquiring about an expensive Mikron 5-axis machining
Cheaper Brass, Rising Celery
What if the popular wisdom is wrong? As usual. For many decades, the consensus was that if inflation gets too hot, the Federal Reserve must
Inflation, Recession, Pretzels?
You are confused about inflation, interest rates, recession—your job. I’m not going to act like the Wall Street economist who knows less than nothing, but
Best Of Swarfcast: Starting a Swiss Shop with Dulio Arellano—EP 68
Today’s podcast is an American Dream story. Our guest is Dulio Arellano, owner of Premier Swiss, a Tornos shop in Addison, Illinois, which he founded
Family Business
Father’s Day came early for me with the end of the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors won the championship with four of the five
