Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with John Saunders

The Amp Hour · 11 Feb 2018 · 1h 24m · Episode 379

What this episode covers

John Saunders, founder of Saunders Machine Works and host of the NYC CNC YouTube channel, discusses the transition from hobbyist machining to running a manufacturing business and training company. He advocates for Fusion 360 as the optimal parametric CAD tool for hardware entrepreneurs, contrasting it with SolidWorks and Rhino, and explains how to design for manufacturability using services like Xometry and ProtoLabs. Saunders details the practical aspects of CNC machining, including workholding, speeds and feeds, and material selection, while sharing insights on building a brand through educational content and on-site training.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Saunders Machine Works, Xometry, ProtoLabs, eMachineShop
Products
Tormach, Pocket NC
Chips
Arduino
Tools
Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape, Rhino, Dream Catcher
Also
NYC CNC

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