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#6 Chips and Tips - Mark Terryberry
Chips and Tips Podcast
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Mark Terryberry of Haas Automation joins Toolpath’s Tim Paul for a conversation that goes far beyond the familiar “Tip of the Day” videos. From his journey as a machinist to his mission in mentoring and educating the next generation, Mark shares thoughtful insights that blend hands-on expertise with a deep respect for the craft.
From Clutches to CAM with Mark episode summary
"“Imagine what you do in your shop — now multiply that by a thousand. Every single month. That’s how big this industry is growing.”" - Mark Terryberry
As this conversation reveals, there’s a lot more to Mark than quick machining tricks and clever camera work.
Mark shares how he transitioned from machinist to applications engineer, describing the scale of Haas’ operations, pushing out nearly 1,000 machines a month and what that means for the complexity and opportunity in modern CNC programming. He walks us through how his role is less about having all the answers, and more about connecting the right people and sharing what works, a theme that echoes throughout the episode.
Beyond the shop talk, the conversation digs into Mark’s personal journey. From getting hands-on with mechanical things as a kid to becoming a key voice in machining education, his path is one that many machinists will recognize, equal parts grit, mentorship, and curiosity. His commitment to teaching, particularly through accessible, bite-sized video content, is reshaping how knowledge is passed down in the trade.
“People think of me as the ‘Tip of the Day’ guy — and yeah, I’ve made a bunch. But the truth is, Haas has been making videos long before I showed up. I just got lucky enough to be part of it full-time.” - Mark Terryberry
One powerful moment comes when Mark discusses hearing protection, a subject close to home. After watching hearing loss impact his wife, Mark made it a mission to raise awareness in machine shops, even if those videos don’t always rack up views. It’s a striking reminder that some of the most important shop lessons aren’t about spindle speeds or cycle times, they’re about looking after the people behind the machines.
This episode blends shop-floor experience with human insight, exactly the kind of conversation that reminds us why we love this industry. If you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the time.
