Noah Graff, used machine tool dealer and editor of Today’s Machining World, interviews machining company owners, equipment gurus, and experts with insight... more
I’m dealing with a customer right now who seems interested in some CNC machines Graff-Pinkert has for sale. They told... more
On this week’s classic episode of Swarfcast, we’re talking about preventing fires inside of machinery. Our guest is Mike Campo,... more
Our guest on today’s show, Howard Sheldon, grew up working in his family’s third generation precision turning company. He planned... more
It seems that today’s younger generations of workers, such as millennials, want to understand why they are instructed to do... more
My guest on today’s show, Thadd Mellott, called us at Graff-Pinkert because he needed a Star SB20 CNC Swiss machine.... more
In the last year, our used machinery company, Graff-Pinkert, has been successfully growing our business brokering division. This podcast and... more
Today’s episode is Part II of our interview with Roger Duffy, owner of F&F Machine Products. In Part I we... more
How many times has something happened to you that really sucked but then eventually turned out to be a good... more
Recently, we have seen a growing number of mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing space. After these deals are finalized... more
At Graff-Pinkert, I’ve sold a lot of machine tools to successful entrepreneurs, including my guest on today’s show, Roger Duffy,... more
“I can’t hire a cam multi-spindle operator who knows what they’re doing! I’m throwing out my multi-spindles and going all... more
Have you ever dreamed about combining your expertise and passions to become an entrepreneur? My guess on today’s podcast did... more
As the housing market has slowed recently in our current economy, alternative types of construction such as 3D printing with... more
My guest on today’s podcast, Jerod Dailey, could have been a mechanical engineer or even a doctor if he wanted... more
Have you ever wondered if bone screws could actually be machined from real tissue? If that were possible, where could... more
Happy New Year everybody! On today’s podcast, Lloyd Graff and I reflect on the ups and downs of machining world... more
We originally published this episode in 2019. It was a better time in Israel’s history, before the country was savagely... more
Today I’m debuting a new episode series under the Swarfcast umbrella that I’m going to put out every so often.... more
Have you considered whether your business is salable? My guest on today's podcast says only a small fraction of companies... more
Our guest on today’s podcast is Joe Bennett, Vice President of Sales at Seaway Bolt and Specials, a privately held... more
Malachi Greb, my guest on today’s show, has a mission, “freeing humans, one robot at a time.” He is the... more
When you’re shopping for machines do you find yourself wondering if the more expensive option for a machine is the... more
Do you ever ask yourself why the majority of businesses out there are struggling to survive while an elite handful... more
Last week, Lloyd Graff wrote a blog called “What Brings Me to Work,” which we think will speak to a... more
On today’s podcast episode, you’re going to hear the story of a thriving fifth-generation family manufacturing business that is constantly... more
The last year and a half, I’ve been a rookie family man. I’m trying to balance selling sexy-ugly iron, podcasting,... more
Today’s guest on the show is Paul Huber, CEO of COMEX, in Monroe Connecticut. Paul is a machinery dealer specializing... more
In college, one of my favorite elective classes was bowling—I took it twice. Maybe you poo poo the idea of... more
How do you know what to charge for your product? How do you negotiate with customers and leave the least money... more
As Graff-Pinkert has gotten more into consulting machining businesses who want to sell their companies, we are constantly learning new... more
Imagine a sheet metal prototype shop that was so fast and reliable it never turned down a job if it... more
Today’s podcast is the fourth episode of our season interviewing people involved in CNC Swiss machining. Our guest is Mike... more
Josh Hacko is a fourth generation watchmaker. He says he was born into his vocation, but in reality his work... more
I love this classic episode because it emphasizes how having fun with your product (or service) and feeling free to... more
This podcast has been going for five years now, and those people who listen to it frequently might be tired... more
Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded in Spring of 2022. Tyler has now been retired for over 2 years, and... more
George Konidaris is the cofounder of the startup, Realtime Robotics. He’s also a Professor of Computer Science and the director of the Intelligent... more
On today’s podcast we continue our season talking to successful companies who produce their own products. Today’s guest is Joel... more
Last week, I heard a story about an old customer of Graff-Pinkert who lost three key machinists because a shop... more
Today’s guest on the podcast is Jayme Rahz, CEO of Midway Swiss Turn, a small precision machining job shop in... more
In November of 2015, our used machine tool company, Graff-Pinkert, bought a Schütte S32PC, mfd. 2002, in Cologne, Germany, from... more
On today’s podcast I interviewed Kathryn Shibelski. Kathryn is a second chance hiring advocate. Her firm, KES HR Consulting, works... more
Recently, I’ve talked to a few Swarfcast listeners who are considering starting their own podcast shows, so I thought it... more
Sometimes machining companies tell Graff-Pinkert they have long running, lucrative jobs supplying parts to the D.O.D., and it always has... more
Steve Jobs once said, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you... more
Today’s Swarfcast is part one of an interview we did with David Wynn, CFO of ABF Engineering and Machining, a... more
Today’s podcast is part two of an interview we did with David Wynn, CFO of ABF Engineering and Machining, a... more
On today’s episode, we’re shaking things up. We’re playing an episode from a podcast I guested on, the Business Growth... more
On April 1, Budweiser ran an ad on Instagram with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney promoting March Madness, as well as... more
Spinner is a German CNC machine tool brand that’s been around for 73 years. The company sold 1,200 CNC mills... more
Today’s episode is extra fun for me because I had the pleasure of interviewing my brother, Dr. Ari Graff. Recently,... more
For those who don’t know, I am a used machinery dealer, with a specialty in selling Screw Machines. I like... more
On today’s show we’re talking about what you do if your business’s growth becomes stagnant or even stops all together.... more
I know you will enjoy this favorite past episode, whether or not it’s your first time hearing it. As Swiss... more
I am a treasure hunter for a living. I pay my mortgage by finding obscure used machines from all over... more
Today’s interview is an old favorite. It’s a story about a young entrepreneur and his father producing minuscule parts with... more
Today’s podcast episode is the second half of our interview with Dr. Onome Scott-Emuakpor, the founder of Hyphen Innovations, a... more
On today’s podcast, we talk about how you can apply the artistic side of your brain to solve engineering challenges.... more
With the latest news that unemployment is at its lowest in 54 years, we thought it was important to post... more
One of my favorite machinery dealers we work with is from Brazil. He specializes in sending machine tools to South... more
Today’s episode is extra fun for me because I had the pleasure of interviewing my brother, Dr. Ari Graff. Recently, Ari has... more