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The Fabricator Podcast

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The Fabricator Podcast brings you conversations with people who make things out of metal. We speak with manufacturing leaders, metal fabricators, welders, job shop owners, small business entrepreneurs, artists, marketers, educators, and more. Host Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief of The Fabricator, and a rotating co-hosts also go beyond discussing just manufacturing and the skilled trades, and chats about pop culture, current events, food, music, movies, comedy, and, of course, robots. The Fabricator Podcast is presented by the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and part of the FMA Podcast Network.

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The Fabricator Podcast

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Finding deeper meaning in metalworking and art with Hector Ortega 58:08

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In this episode, we sit down with Hector Ortega—sculptor and founder of Ortega Sculpture and Silver Lining Metals Stamps , based in the Phoenix metro area. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and problem-solving as an artist, from developing fabrication skills to exploring different materials and processes. Ortega discussed the challenges of sustaining an artistic career, the need for diversifying one's creative outlets, and the spiritual and communal aspects of his work. He also talked about influential mentors, the value of risk-taking, and his desire to create large-scale public sculptures. On top of discussing his work as a large-scale metal artist, we also dive into Hector's second venture, Silver Lining Metals Stamps, where he handcrafts custom metal stamping tools used by artists and makers around the world. We also talk about his involvement with Sculpture Tucson , working with artist Michael Anderson of Arc Form Studio, doing yoga geared towards people who work in the trades, and the power that fabricators have with modern metal fabrication equipment. This episode was recorded during the FMA Annual Meeting at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona. Learn more about podcast sponsorship opportunities .…

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Fostering a new path: How two entrepreneurs revamped a metal fab shop 1:03:40

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Lucy Minturn and Liz Kloster co-own FosterWorks , a sheet metal fabrication shop in Chicago. After purchasing the business a couple of years ago, they’ve worked to shape it with their own vision, despite having no prior experience in the industry. By combining their complementary skills and building a strong team, they’ve successfully grown the manufacturing business. FosterWorks operates out of 18,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with eight employees. Their equipment includes lasers, punches, brakes, and forming machines, allowing them to handle a range of metal fabrication projects. The shop places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative, respectful culture that values work-life balance while retaining secure manufacturing jobs in Chicago and sustain pathways to the middle class for area residents, a core element of their mission. While FosterWorks initially specialized in lighting components, they’ve expanded into prototyping and manufacturing parts for startups and new products. Their approach focuses on clear communication and flexibility with customers. FosterWorks is WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) and WBE (Women-Business Enterprise) certified and work through Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), the official representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). This episode is sponsored by Lantek . Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Engineering creative fabrication projects with Mike McCarthy of DCL 1:05:22

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Mike McCarthy, VP at Design Communications Ltd. (DCL) , joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about how DCL is at the intersection of engineering, design, and fabrication of some of the most recognizable creative large-scale projects around the country. DCL specializes architectural custom elements like signs, sculptures, and tech installations. They work closely with designers to engineer and build unique, large-scale projects that utilize a range of materials and fabrication techniques. Some of those projects include the As We Are (aka The Ultimate Selfie Machine) in Columbus, Ohio, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and Royal Caribbean's private island retreat Perfect Day at CocoCay. Established more than 25 years ago, DCL has grown to take on increasingly complex and high-profile projects for clients in the sports, entertainment, and retail industries. Their in-house team of over 50 fabricators collaborates closely with engineers and project managers to bring complex creative visions to life, often overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions through the fabrication process. McCarthy and DCL also actively engages with students to promote STEM and STEAM education, offering facility tours and speaking at schools to inspire the next generation of designers and manufacturers. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Learning and mentorship in welding with professor Jo Mackiewicz 1:07:29

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This episode of The Fabricator Podcast features an interview with Professor Jo Mackiewicz , an English professor at Iowa State University who also happens to be a welder. Mackiewicz discusses her research on communication and learning in the welding and fabrication trades, as well as her experience working part-time at Howe's Welding & Metal Fabrication, a small job shop in Ames, Iowa. She shares her insights on women working in metal fabrication, insights on the challenges of learning a skilled trade like welding, the importance of mentorship and support for underrepresented groups in the trades, and her plans to start her own welding shop. The also conversation explores the disconnect between the academic and "hands-on" worlds, and how Mackiewicz's experience in the fabrication industry has made her a more well-rounded individual. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Racing, wrenching, and welding with Mike Finnegan at PRI Show 54:17

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Mike Finnegan joins The Fabricator Podcast live from the PRI Show in Indianapolis. The long-time host of Motor Trend's Roadkill series on YouTube, discusses his background in journalism and media, how he taught himself welding and fabrication skills, and his current focus on his Finnegan's Garage YouTube channel. The conversation also includes insights from guest co-host Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art on his experience working with specialized materials like titanium and the time he build a trophy that Finnegan won in a drag race against Jon Chase of Hoonigan. The episode covers topics ranging from boat racing to the ingenuity of the manufacturing industry, highlighting the breadth of knowledge and passion for hands-on work that exists in the fabrication community. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Streamlining automation processes in water jet cutting with Jet Edge 35:24

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On this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Aaron Montello of Jet Edge Waterjet Systems joins us with Paxton Shantz of Beckhoff to talk about water jet cutting machines in the sheet metal fabrication industry and how automation is helping drive the technology. This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Learn more about our sponsor Beckhoff . Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Helping fabrication shops expand with Dustin De Haan of Trick Tools 38:10

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This episode of The Fabricator Podcast features a conversation with Dustin De Haan of Trick-Tools, a company that distributes tube benders and other metal fabrication tools. The discussion covers Trick-Tools' experience serving a wide range of customers from hobbyists to large manufacturers, and the role of tube bending and fabrication in the racing and automotive industries. The podcast also touches on Trick-Tools' history, the growing demand for in-house fabrication capabilities, and how the company works with small shops, race teams, and large corporations. This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Learn more about our sponsor Pro-Tools . Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Becoming a jack of all trades with Chris Zeppieri of Make Everything 55:05

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Chris Zeppieri of Make Everything joins us on this episode of The Fabricator Podcast to talk about his fabrication shop in New York, his popular YouTube channel , and educating people interested in working with their hands. He goes into detail about his early days working in construction and how that led to growing his business with creating how-to videos, social media, digital marketing, and becoming a respected brand ambassador. He also talks about his growing vise collection and his appearance on the short-lived show Assembly Required with Tim Allen with Richard Karn. At the top, Josh Welton talks about an unfortunate workplace injury and how he bounced back from it. This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Learn more about our sponsor Paperless Parts . Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Extending the accessibility of welding careers with Demi Knight Clark 1:12:00

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Demi Knight Clark joined us on The Fabricator Podcast to talk about her efforts to open career pathways in the welding and manufacturing industries to people of all backgrounds and genders. She talks about how her grandmother's work as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II fueled Clark's own interest in the trades, pivoting from a career in construction, focusing on workforce development initiatives that engage underrepresented populations, and partnering with welder Nate Bowman on initiatives with Lincoln Electric, Goodwill Industries, Marketing Metal , and more. Clark emphasizes the need for more inclusive recruiting, welcoming environments, and mentorship to attract and retain a diverse workforce in the skilled trades. Her mission is to "put welding in places where welding is not" and inspire the next generation to see the opportunities in modern manufacturing. This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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From high school hustle to aftermarket business with Blake Hamar 1:02:08

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On this episode of the Fabricator Podcast, Blake Hamar, the founder of Cali Raised LED and Apex Fabworks, joins us to talk about starting a manufacturing business in high school, growing it into a successful aftermarket and job shop operation, and implementing an unconventional management structure. Hamar started his business in high school while attending boarding school in California, selling LED light bars for trucks. He then expanded into manufacturing brackets and other truck accessories, eventually moving the operation to Texas. Hamar's company, which has an average employee age of 23, has embraced automation and a non-traditional, non-hierarchical management structure. The company focuses on rapidly developing new products for the truck aftermarket, with a particular emphasis on Toyota vehicles. Despite his young age, Hamar has demonstrated a knack for growing the business and leveraging technology to increase productivity and efficiency. This episode is brought to you by MC Machinery Systems , a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation. This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Learning patience and lessons with metal sculpture artist Sarah Stork 50:44

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Metal artist Sarah Stork joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about creating intricate, lifelike sculptures using welding techniques. The Texas-based artist discusses how she stumbled into sculpting through a welding class and has since honed her skills to produce detailed dozens of works like a blue heron with thousands of individually welded feathers, large intimidating cassowary, endless amounts of stingrays. Stork also chats about how she relies on hand tools, hammers, and welding processes like MIG and TIG to capture the organic forms of her animal subjects. Stork expresses her passion for sharing her knowledge and encouraging young people, especially women, to explore welding and metalworking as creative outlets. She views events like FABTECH as valuable opportunities to connect with other artists and continue learning. At the top, Jordan Yost of Precision Tube Laser joins us again to talk about his own venture into metal art, including a piece he created for our podcast studio. This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Clash of the Grinders deep dive with Nate Bowman and Kyle Worzala 54:30

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Nate Bowman and Kyle Worzala join Dan Davis and Josh Welton to talk about 3M Clash of the Grinders , a student-based competition sponsored by 3M that teaches proper grinding techniques and safety. It features 12 contestants who receive hands-on training from industry experts. Bowman, known as the Weld Scientist, hosted Season 2, and Worzala, a welding instructor at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Wis., served as one of three judges. They look behind the scenes and talk about how the competition aimed to teach contestants the importance of proper abrasive selection, tool angle, and pressure control when grinding. The guys also talk about learning from mistakes, the power of a trade school education, and the Power Rangers. This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Fla. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Building submarines and supply chain alliances with Tim Shinbara 46:23

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BlueForge Alliance Chief Strategy Officer Tim Shinbara joins The Fabricator Podcast to talk about how BFA serves as a neutral integrator for the U.S. Navy, focusing on improving the capability and capacity of the submarine industrial base. The conversation delves into BlueForge's outreach and workforce initiatives, including Build Submarines campaigns and partnerships with organizations like Major League Baseball, NASCAR, and the WNBA, aimed at raising awareness and inspiring new talent. Tim describes the challenges small businesses face in joining the defense supply chain, noting that many lack awareness of how their work impacts defense projects. He emphasizes BlueForge’s role in offering “free consulting” to help smaller companies address pain points and improve processes, ultimately increasing capacity within the submarine supply chain. Tim also reflects on his early career in the Navy and how he later developed an appreciation for the intricacies of manufacturing. At the top, Dan and Gareth highlight metal artists Christina and Darren Thompson of New Jersey-based Thompson Craft . They created a metal sculpture of a hammerhead shark named "Sledge." This episode was recorded at IMTS 2024 in Chicago. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Embracing manufacturing careers, culture, and advocacy with Drew Crowe 1:06:04

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Drew Crowe shares his inspiring journey from a teenage felon to a leading manufacturing advocate and speaker to creating The New American Manufacturing Renaissance . Crowe stumbled into the metalworking industry by chance, finding a job at a machine shop that put him on a path to success that he never expected. He now travels the country inspiring the next generation to embrace modern manufacturing careers, emphasizing the limitless possibilities available. Crowe also discusses his work developing a workforce recruitment and retention app to help manufacturers connect with qualified candidates and support their career development. His story highlights the transformative power of manufacturing and the importance of investing in people to build a robust, diverse talent pipeline. Crowe also talks about his time as an instructor of advanced manufacturing technology at Ranken Technical College, how his "MFG" moniker came about, creating jewelry and grills, and the importance of true industry advocacy that goes beyond just talk and LinkedIn clout. And stay around for Dan's rendition of "Stick 'Em" by The Fat Boys. This episode was recorded at IMTS 2024 in Chicago. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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Marketing the human side of metal manufacturing with Emily Wilkins 51:08

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Emily Wilkins, founder of Marketing Metal , helps job shops, machine shops, metal fabricators, custom equipment builders, and other small manufacturing businesses build their brands and tell their stories. She returns for her second appearance on The Fabricator Podcast, and provides comprehensive marketing services, including website development, content creation, and social media management. Wilkins emphasizes something she calls "Specific Human Optimization" (or SHO, similar to SEO strategy), which is the importance of authenticity and creating an emotional connection with customers through a company's online presence. She also highlights the value of networking and industry partnerships for driving business growth. Wilkins will be presenting a workshop on "Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck" at the upcoming FABTECH trade show in Orlando, Fla. This episode was recorded at IMTS 2024 in Chicago. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.…

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