Parts Department

Oct 29 2024 118 ep. 43 mins 22
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Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) & Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy. Show Website - https://dept.parts

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116 - Broken Blackholes

Oct 29 2024 37 mins  
Kids causing chaos this week as Justin and Jem tackle their small businesses amongst parenting. Conundrums of product fulfilment, shipping efficiency and laser engravers. Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeKids!Product options and fulfilmentShipping via courier vs in-house delivery vanCouriers are great!Laser engraving with auto conveyorGood cash week = good m

115 - Pour one out for Pi

Oct 22 2024 48 mins  
Jem and Justin chat Fusion training, a rampant payroll tool, online guide improvements, AI eco impacts, and frustration with horizontal bandsaws. Is Jem ready to ditch Fusion?Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeOne-on-one Fusion trainingSuper scareFusion 2D outputting - MapBoards to Export 2D Files from FusionDuplicate with Joints 🚨 Gusto - Easy Payroll

114 - Lazy pull lean

Oct 15 2024 32 mins  
Jem and Justin chat about 3D-printed vacuum workholding, crazy insurance lumps, a $420k robot cell, and fun with QR codes. Plus, a peek into Profit First and hitting Q3 revenue goals like butter!Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on Episodemmmmmmmachining, distracted fun3D printed vacuum workholdingPatreon longer 3D fixture walkthroughFlyback DiodesVeritasium QR CodeBar

113 - Hands-on wetting device

Oct 08 2024 54 mins  
Jem and Justin discuss hacking CNC machines, wild AI camera tech, and share insights on Profit First, new tape vendors, and AI voice cloning. And they both start insourcing/outsourcing products where they didn't prior.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on this EpisodeMachine Hacks, Networking, and YCM (Fanuc) Auto Door Releaseseconds since epochMulticam backtrackingMult

112 - Wax Dipper Script Job

Oct 01 2024 54 mins  
Jem and Justin chat about Rhino AI scripting, packaging, CNC maintenance, and business analysis. They discuss machine troubles, vibration reduction, and new tools. The duo ponders business growth and laments missing IMTS.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on this Episode GPT-4o Rhino script, 🤡 Claude Sonnet 3.5Vevor CreaserPackaging talk, making our own packagingMass

111 - Dreaming of Automation

Sep 24 2024 34 mins  
Justin and Jem talk shop every week, discussing their small manufacturing businesses, automation opportunities, AI coding tools and what might be wrong with Jem's machinist rabbit.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on this EpisodeHydraulic HolderAmazing automation video (send us more)UR Cobot Woodshop integrationTalking Robots hereJustin IMTS 2024 Recap videoFusion scri

110 - IMTS: (Cheap) Cobots took our jobs

Sep 17 2024 49 mins  
Jem and Justin recap IMTS, exploring cutting-edge manufacturing tech and creative habits. They dive into industry developments, from innovative cobots to lights-out machining. The duo also discusses software updates, sales updates and Justin's surprising new machine interest.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on this Episode IMTSDating your creative selfTwyla Tharp - Th

109 - Open the Pricing Kimono

Sep 10 2024 40 mins  
Jem & Justin talk about dealing with problematic clients who like to push small businesses around, the wins of a profit first weekly distribution cycle and Justin's plan for IMTS.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on this EpisodeBad customer service practicesPurchase order bulliesPF weekly cycle 📈NumiSoulverNew timber trialswax dipperdeep fryerIMTS - millions of

108 - The Power Stroker 9000

Sep 03 2024 43 mins  
Jem and Justin chat about AI tools, workshop equipment, and the future of social media. They ponder business management systems and dream about humanoid robots in their shops.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on this EpisodeChatGPT sauceNew Saw, no more OP0 - Jet HVBS-712What's missing/broken from your current ERP? Send us a note!Humanoid bots, cheaper than cobotsWhere

107 - Power down, profits up

Aug 27 2024 45 mins  
Jem and Justin chat about configurator orders, HSK holders, and motivation. They cover software changes, AI advancements, and Profit First financial updates. The pair touches on creativity, skating, and the concept of play.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on this Episode 4 config orders in a week ❗️HSK 63F Holders in-processHow many times per week do you have 'stu