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Today's Machining World

Noah Graff, used machine tool dealer and editor of Today’s Machining World, interviews machining company owners, equipment gurus, and experts with insight... more

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Episodes

How to Find New Manufacturing Talent, with Ann Wyatt

It seems like every other day as a machinery dealer, I talk to someone who says they would purchase a... more

13 May 2025 · 49 minutes
Can AI Replace Your Shop’s Smartest Machinist?, with Riley Hutchinson-EP 242

Lately, I’ve been kind of on an AI bender using chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude daily. Whether I like it... more

06 May 2025 · 39 minutes
Should I Buy the Expensive or Cheaper CNC Machine? With Justin Tauber

When you’re shopping for machines do you find yourself wondering if the more expensive option for a machine is the... more

29 Apr 2025 · 40 minutes
How to Sell a Commodity with Soul, with Mike Pelham–EP 241

I met today’s guest, Mike Pelham, completely by chance — over breakfast at the hotel bar during PMTS in Cleveland.... more

22 Apr 2025 · 33 minutes
Escaping Your Comfort Zone with Lean Manufacturing, Matthew Rassi-EP 216

Working in the machining industry I hear the term “lean manufacturing” mentioned a lot. But what does the word “lean”... more

15 Apr 2025 · 56 minutes
Tai Chi, Machine Tools and ALS, with Greg Knight-EP 240

Born with no intention of becoming a machinist, Greg Knight says he was drafted into “indentured servitude” at age 16... more

08 Apr 2025 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Manufacturing Watches is Complicated and Spiritual, with Josh Hacko

Josh Hacko is a fourth generation watchmaker. He says he was born into his vocation, but in reality his work... more

01 Apr 2025 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
How to Sell to a Generation that Won’t Answer Your Calls, with Damon Pistulka-EP 239

On today’s show I’m bringing back  one of my favorite past guests on the podcast—Damon Pistulka. The first time Damon... more

25 Mar 2025 · 49 minutes
Supplying Medical Parts Directly to Hospitals, with Thadd Mellott-EP 213

My guest on today’s show, Thadd Mellott, called us at Graff-Pinkert because he needed a Star SB20 CNC Swiss machine.... more

17 Mar 2025 · 44 minutes
A 150-Year-Old Manufacturing Business Reinvented, Adria and Aaron Bagshaw

On today’s podcast episode, you’re going to hear the story of a thriving fifth-generation family manufacturing business that is constantly... more

11 Mar 2025 · 47 minutes
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Escaping Your Comfort Zone with Lean Manufacturing, Matthew Rassi-EP 216
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Working in the machining industry I hear the term “lean manufacturing” mentioned a lot. But what does the word “lean” really mean... more