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Next-Gen Metal Fab

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  • The Fabricator's Tim Heston and OSH Cut Co-founder Caleb Chamberlain explore the evolution and future of metal fabrication and manufacturing. They examine the impact of automation, software, and emerging technologies in sheet metal and tube fab shops, covering areas such as laser cutting, robotic welding, metal forming, workflow optimizations, engineering, and more. Each episode offers Tim's extensive perspective on the industry, complemented by Caleb's transparent insights into his shop's approach with a focus on software-driven automation for information flow. Episodes drop on Wednesdays. Next-Gen Metal Fab is a production of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and part of the FMA Podcast Network.
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  • Measuring costs and the value of time in metal fabrication

    Measuring costs and the value of time in metal fabrication
    Jul 24 2024

    Tim and Caleb discuss cost and time management in metal fabrication and job shop operations. They talk lean manufacturing, cash flow, margins, and how different sectors operate. They reference two books on the topic: Rebirth of American Industry: A Study of Lean Management by William H. Waddell and Norman Bodek as well as The Monetary Value of Time: Why Traditional Accounting Systems Make Customers Wait by Joyce Warnacut.

    Email Tim and Caleb at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments or questions. Learn more about The Fabricator's Tech Summit.
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    37 m
  • The evolution of software and potential of AI in metal fabrication

    The evolution of software and potential of AI in metal fabrication
    Jul 10 2024

    Tim and Caleb discuss the evolution of software in the metal fabrication industry and how AI tools have greatly improved the coding experience. Also in this episode of Next-Gen Metal Fab, they discuss the potential for AI to assist operators in identifying and fixing problems in real-time, as well as the possibility of non-software professionals learning coding with the help of AI tools. They also touch on the importance of data aggregation and the potential for AI to optimize processes and provide accurate cost estimates. Tim and Caleb also emphasizes the transformative potential of AI in the industry and the cost-saving benefits it can bring.

    Email Tim and Caleb at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments or questions. Learn more about The Fabricator's Tech Summit.
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    34 m
  • Simplifying sheet metal design and the role of DFM in fabrication

    Simplifying sheet metal design and the role of DFM in fabrication
    Jun 19 2024

    In this inaugural episode of The Next-Gen Metal Fab Podcast, Tim Heston and Caleb Chamberlain discuss the future of precision sheet metal and tube fabrication. They talk about the importance of designing for sheet metal in a simple and efficient way, as well as the role of design for manufacturability (DFM) in the engineering process. Caleb shares his experience in the precision sheet metal fabrication business and how his company, OSH Cut, has grown over the years. He discusses the importance of automation and software in streamlining the quoting and manufacturing processes. They also touch on the potential for expansion beyond cut-bend fabrication, such as incorporating powder coating services. The episode concludes with a discussion on the recent move of OSH Cut to a larger facility and the impact of layout on efficiency and productivity.

    Email Tim and Caleb at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments or questions. Learn more about The Fabricator's Tech Summit.
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    33 m
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