Machine Tool Maniacs is where creativity meets craftsmanship. We share the real stories of makers, machinists, and entrepreneurs who turned ideas into reality. Each episode is designed to inspire you to create, while breaking down the processes, tools, and strategies that bring visions to life. Whether you’re building a business, a product, or just your skills, we’re here to spark ideas, share knowledge, and fuel your journey from concept to creation.
Machine Tool Maniacs
Claim This Podcastby Matt Dvoracek
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34 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Machine Tool Maniacs is where creativity meets craftsmanship. We share the real stories of makers, machinists, and entrepreneurs who turned ideas into reality. Each episode is designed to inspire you to create, while breaking down the processes, tools, and strategies that bring visions to life. Whether you’re building a business, a product, or just your skills, we’re here to spark ideas, share knowledge, and fuel your journey from concept to creation.
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
Bridge Between Worlds - Machine Shop Champion
<p>In Part 1 of this two-part series, Austin Haslam joins Machine Tool Maniacs to discuss his journey from CNC machinist to Applications Engineer at Hartwig. We dive into what applications engineering actually looks like behind the scenes, how the role differs from life on the shop floor, and why some of the best applications engineers come from a machining background.</p><p>We also discuss CMMC and what the upcoming requirements could mean for machine shops that want to remain competitive in defense and government supply chains. Whether you're a shop owner, manager, or machinist, now is the time to start paying attention to how these changes may impact your business.</p><p>Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2, where we continue the CMMC conversation and explore a solution that dovetails perfectly with helping machine shops move toward compliance.</p>
June 8, 2026
Stacking Machines and Scaling Fast
<p>In this episode of Machine Tool Maniacs, Matt sits down with David Petrich and Brendon Ralph of Machinable Innovations, joined by co-host Will Mund. The conversation covers David’s path from Air Force machining training to building Machinable Innovations, the challenges of learning the trade, buying and rebuilding used equipment, and what it takes to grow a machine shop from the ground up.</p><p>David and Brendon also share how they're leveraging AI tools throughout their business to accelerate learning, streamline workflows, and compete at a level typically reserved for much larger organizations. Their approach demonstrates how small machine shops can use modern technology to punch well above their weight class.</p><p>Whether you're a machinist, shop owner, manufacturing engineer, or someone looking to break into CNC machining, this episode offers practical insights on building skills, solving problems, embracing new technology, and creating opportunities in modern manufacturing.</p>
May 26, 2026
The Force Behind the Machine Tools Pt2.
<p>We continue our conversation about what it’s like being on the distribution side of the CNC machining and manufacturing industry. It’s not all roses on this side either. In part two, Will Mund and I dive deeper into the realities of machine tool distribution, customer expectations, service challenges, applications engineering, shop relationships, and the pressure that comes with keeping manufacturing moving. A real conversation from two people who’ve lived it.</p>
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