Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 1h 42m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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We're here to chat about all things Toolpath, Autodesk Fusion, and the machining community. Check out the Chips & Tips blog for extra details on each episode. https://toolpath.com/chips-and-tips

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#30 The 10,000-Hour Grind with Shawn Conour

Mar 19, 2026 2h 14m

What does it take to transition a 30-year-old family manual shop into a high-tech automated powerhouse? In this episode of the Chips and Tips podcast, host Tim Paul sits down with Shawn Conour,…

My Tool Library Is Better Than Yours with Zap - Part 2

Mar 05, 2026 53m

If your shop still debates tool numbers every time you program a part, you are solving the wrong problem. In this episode of Chips and Tips, Justin and Zap continue their deep dive into tool…

#28 My Tool Library Is Better Than Yours with Zap - Part 1

Feb 19, 2026 37m

In this episode of the Chips and Tips Podcast, I dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Chris Zapattini about the intricacies of tool library management. We explore the various setups and…

#27 Designing software that machinists can take for granted with Scott Moyse

Feb 05, 2026 2h 34m

In this episode of the Chips and Tips podcast, Tim Paul sits down with Scott Moise to talk about what it really takes to build CNC software that machinists can trust. Scott’s career spans manual…

#26 Carbide Demystified with Dave Stanbach of Carbide Cutting Tools

Jan 15, 2026 1h 24m

What actually goes into making a custom carbide cutting tool, and why do so many tooling decisions look great on paper but fall apart on the machine? In this episode of Chips and Tips, Justin from…

#25 Chips, code, and career pivots with Al Whatmough

Jan 01, 2026 2h 44m

In this episode of the Chips and Tips podcast, Tim Paul sits down with Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath, to unpack a career shaped by machining, teaching, and building manufacturing software that…

#24 From CAM theory to shop floor reality with James Meyette

Dec 18, 2025 2h 35m

CAM looks clean in theory. The shop floor decides if it actually works. In this episode of Chips and Tips, Tim Paul talks with James Meyette about what it takes to turn CAM strategies into parts…

#23 Can Devin Bodony Control the Chaos with Automation?

Dec 04, 2025 1h 20m

In this episode of the Chips and Tips Podcast, I sit down with Devin Bedoni of Lycan Precision to explore the complexities of automation in CNC machining. We tackle the pressing question: should…

#22 Lights Out, Bots On with Graham Francis

Nov 20, 2025 1h 48m

Justin sits down with automation nerd and Lights Out Manufacturing mastermind Graham Francis for a deep dive into the future of robot-tended machining. From vacuum-gripping raw stock to running 25…

#21 Get To Know Ben Engle of Toolpath

Nov 06, 2025 1h 35m

Join me in this episode of the Chips and Tips Podcast as I sit down with Ben Engle, a multifaceted content manager at Toolpath. We dive deep into Ben's journey, from his early days tinkering in the…

#20 Ride the Makera School Bus with Miss Frizzle (aka Lauren Fahey)

Oct 30, 2025 1h 8m

In this exciting episode of the Chips and Tips Podcast, I sit down with Lauren Fahey, a mechanical engineer and self-proclaimed "Professional Badass." Join us as we explore her journey from working…

#19 Chips and Tips—So Bad It's Good (w/ Alex Rosner)

Oct 10, 2025 2h 36m

Justin hosts Alex Rosner of Wisconsin CAM Solutions for an in-depth conversation on the art and science of shop ingenuity. Alex brings his dual perspective—running a machining business while also…

#18 Chips and Tips—Shake and Bake!

Oct 03, 2025 3h 3m

Tim Paul sits down with Justin Gray, CTO of Toolpath, for a wide-ranging conversation about the craft, culture, and future of machining. Together they dive into why every shop has its own unique…

#17 Chips and Tips — Kevin Schneider

Sep 19, 2025 1h 52m

In this episode of the Chips and Tips Podcast, I sit down with CAD/CAM legend Kevin Schneider, a key figure behind Autodesk's Fusion software. With over 26 years at Autodesk, Kevin shares his journey…

#16 Chips and Tips — Pallet Load or Part Load? (Michael Gimbel, Gimbel Automation)

Sep 05, 2025 1h 15m

When it comes to CNC automation, should you invest in pallet loading or part loading? In this episode of Chips and Tips, Justin sits down with Michael Gimbel of Gimbel Automation to unpack the…

#15 Chips and Tips — Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu of ModuleWorks

Aug 22, 2025 57m

This week Justin sits down with Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu, the mind behind ModuleWorks, whose toolpath algorithms quietly run inside most CAM systems on the planet. From hacking five-axis machining on a…

#14 Chips and Tips — Good Part, Then Fast Parts (w/ Chris Zappettini)

Aug 08, 2025 56m

Justin is joined by the one and only Chris Zappettini of Zappettini Consulting for a dive deep into one of their core mantras: “First we make good parts, then we make fast parts.” The duo explores…

#13 Chips and Tips — Template My Template

Jul 25, 2025 1h 19m

Garrett Wade joins Justin to break down how smart use of Fusion 360 templates, container methods, and zero-point workholding can save hours on every job. From soft jaw strategies to avoiding…

#12 Chips and Tips — Tyler Bonde from Mitsui Seiki

Jul 11, 2025 1h 28m

Join me on the Chips and Tips Podcast as I chat with Tyler Bonde from Mitsui Seiki in episode #12. This episode marks my return to podcasting after recovering from a neck and back injury. Tyler and I…

#11 Chips and Tips — Automation, Variability, and the Tyranny of Now (with Miguel Pinilla)

Jun 27, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode of the Chips and Tips Podcast, I sit down with Miguel Pinilla, CTO of Arda Systems, to explore the intricate world of automation and variability in supply chain logistics. With over…

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