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These blog posts provide summaries of each episode and will provide related resources from time to time.
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Episode 12 - Tyler Bonde from Mitsui Seiki | Chips and Tips Podcast

After a serious neck and back injury, Tim Paul returns to the mic with Tyler Bonde for a real, grounded conversation about career pivots, the trades, and what keeps us going when life throws a wrench...

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Episode 11 - Automation, Variability, and the Tyranny of Now | Chips and Tips Podcast

What does it take to fill boxes faster? In this episode of Chips and Tips, Toolpath CTO Justin Gray sits down with Miguel Pinilla, a self-described "logistics geek" whose experience spans everything...

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Episode 10 - Can Kanban Ban Me From Ordering Wrong? | Chips and Tips Podcast

When Justin Gray nearly derailed a webinar by running out of endmills, it was a wake-up call. Joined by Ariel Eisen of Arda and Austere Manufacturing, this episode dives into how Kanban systems turn...

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Episode 9 - No Prints, No Problem | Chips and Tips Podcast

What happens when a car part hobbyist builds a multimillion-part manufacturing empire without traditional prints? In this episode, Justin from Toolpath visits Jim Belosic at SendCutSend to unpack how...

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Episode 8 - To Quote Or Not To Quote? | Chips and Tips Podcast

Three CNC shop owners get real about the biggest thorn in their side: quoting. In this honest, detailed conversation, they explore why quoting is harder than it should be and how they’re working to...

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Episode 7 - Product Roadmap and Team Retreat | Chips and Tips Podcast

When Toolpath’s remote team came together in Cleveland, something clicked. From shop-floor brainstorms to late-night bowling, the week wasn’t just productive. It was a clear signal that in-person...

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Episode 6 - From Clutches to CAM | Chips and Tips Podcast

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...

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Episode 5 - Speeds and Feeds | Chips and Tips Podcast

In this episode of Chips and Tips, the Toolpath Customer Success team dives into one of CNC machining’s most talked-about, but often misunderstood, topics: speeds and feeds.

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Episode 4 - Dylan Jackson | Chips and Tips Podcast

In this episode of Chips and Tips, Tim Paul welcomes Dylan Jackson, co-owner of Proteum Machining and host of the Within Tolerance podcast, for an insightful deep dive into what drives a modern...

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Episode 3 - Chris Zappettini | Chips and Tips Podcast

In the third episode of the Chips and Tips Podcast, Toolpath’s Tim Paul welcomes Chris Zappettini of Zappettini Consulting for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of CNC machining.

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