Épisodes

  • A Civil Engineering Marvel!! - #15
    Apr 21 2026

    On today's episode we are going to continue our series on sawing with a visit by the unmatched Professor Steve Kurtz, Ph.D., P.E. We will be talking shop about his purchase of a Marvel Saw, how it is used for nearly 100% of the cuts to make bridge parts, and how they prepare blanks for the machine shop, among many other things. Be sure to tune in for an extra Easter Egg sort of topic that will bring more levity to the episode. We can't wait! This episode will accompany and complement my written article in the pages of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the month of March.

    We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!! The peerless minds over at Fresh Roasted Coffee out of Sunbury, PA have been so kind as to send some of their blends my way to drink while on the show. I am very thankful and excited to get this brand some exposure on the airwaves. These guys and gals offer a mile-long list of delicious blends and brews, be sure to check out their website, link below, and use the code DAILYGRIND10 to get 10% off your order!!

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    Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette Engineering, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead of the pack, we invite them to say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us at Lafayette Engineering!

    engineering.lafayette.edu/

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    52 min
  • I "saw" what you did there... - #14
    Apr 2 2026

    On today's episode we are going to continue our series on sawing with a little primer on the subject, covering the basics on various different uses of sawing in industry. Not just bandsaws! We will be touching on quite a bit of various methods. To include, but not limited to reciprocating saws, chop saws, cold saws, as well as band saws of different types. This episode will accompany and complement my written article in the pages of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the month of March. Sadly, the guest I had tapped for the episode had to bow out at the last moment for personal reasons, leaving you with just me for your morning commute this week. Another bonus to start out this episode!!! We did it!!! We secured a coffee deal!! "The Daily Grind" now has its own official coffee!!!! The peerless minds over at Fresh Roasted Coffee out of Sunbury, PA have been so kind as to send some of their blends my way to drink while on the show. I am very thankful and excited to get this brand some exposure on the airwaves. These guys and gals offer a mile-long list of delicious blends and brews, be sure to check out their website, link below, and use the code DAILYGRIND10 to get 10% off your order!! https://lddy.no/1odb4Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette Engineering, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead of the pack, we invite them to say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us at Lafayette Engineering!https://www.engineering.lafayette.edu/

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    33 min
  • Scotchman Industries Joins the Show! - #13
    Mar 20 2026

    On today's episode we are joined by Brad Kuchenbecker of Scotchman Industries to talk sawing. We are showcasing this All-American manufacturer of industrial parting equipment on the first show in our series of sawing. Today we will cover automation, latest and greatest offerings from Scotchman. We are going to talk heritage. We are also going to focus a little on how this is an oft-overlooked process and taken for granted as a means to get raw stock to machining blank. There is a lot that goes into sawing, be sure to tune in live to sink our teeth into this primer! Going to be a great show. Link to Scotchman's website below:

    https://www.scotchman.com/

    Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead of the pack, we invite them to say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us at Lafayette College!

    https://www.lafayette.edu/

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    27 min
  • DMG Mori Joins the Show! - #12
    Mar 19 2026

    On today's episode we are joined by Jacob Hurd of DMG Mori, to talk more milling, some thread milling and to continue our February series! See link below. https://us.dmgmori.com/Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead of the pack, we invite them to say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us at Lafayette College!https://www.lafayette.edu/

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    21 min
  • Guhring Tool Joins the Show! - #11
    Feb 25 2026

    On today's episode we are joined by Brad Kmieciak of Guhring Tool, to talk more milling, some thread milling and to continue our February series! See link below.


    https://guhring.com/


    Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead of the pack, we invite them to say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us at Lafayette College!


    https://www.lafayette.edu/

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    35 min
  • Sandvik Coromant Joins the Show! - #10
    Feb 20 2026

    On today's episode we are joined by John McKeever of Sandvik Coromant, another cutting tool manufacturer, to talk about hard milling and what Sandvik offers and to continue our February series! See link below.


    https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us


    Also, as part of the show we are including the link to Lafayette, as a thanks for giving us the space to record! Remember: If you or someone you know has a high schooler who's looking for a place to get ahead of the pack, we invite them to say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us at Lafayette College!


    https://www.lafayette.edu/

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    37 min
  • Fullerton Tool Joins the Show! - #9
    Feb 10 2026

    On today's episode we are joined by Ron Cook of Fullerton Tool, a cutting tool manufacturer, to talk milling and to kick off our February series! See link below. https://fullertontool.com/———🎙️ Live every Monday at 7:00 a.m. CT / 8:00 a.m. ET on CTE’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube🎧 On-demand episodes drop every Wednesday at 5:30 a.m. CT / 6:30 a.m. ET🔗 Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and more: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cte-daily-grind

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    20 min
  • The Future is NOW! - #8
    Feb 9 2026

    On today's episode we are joined by the great Terry Iverson of Champion NOW! fame. Mr. Iverson, also known as "The Manufacturing Mentor" is with us to continue on last week's lead-in to this topic. The future of shops, and how shops can both find talent, and help fuel the future teaching of the next generations of manufacturers. Great way to round out the month!


    Link to Terry Iverson's Champion NOW!: https://championnow.org/

    ——————Start your week with The Daily Grind™, a live machining podcast from Cutting Tool Engineering and Innovation Network LLC. Hosted by Lafayette College’s Robert Layng, the show explores real manufacturing challenges and the people driving innovation.🎙️ Live Mondays at 7 a.m. CT / 8 a.m. ET on CTE's LinkedIn, FaceBook and YouTube🎧 New episodes release Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. CT / 6:30 a.m. ET🔗 Stream on any platform: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cte-daily-grind

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    40 min