The Daily Grind · June 22, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 28: “MasterCAM Shows Us The Best (Tool)Path Forward”On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jesse Trinque of MasterCAM to wrap up the turning series and show what MasterCAM can do for shops looking for the best toolpath forward.
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The Daily Grind · June 22, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 28: “MasterCAM Shows Us The Best (Tool)Path Forward”On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jesse Trinque of MasterCAM to wrap up the turning series and show what MasterCAM can do for shops looking for the best toolpath forward.
The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.
Fresh Roasted Coffee: https://lddy.no/1odb4
Use code DAILYGRIND10 for 10% off.
Lafayette Engineering: https://www.engineering.lafayette.edu/
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June 22, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 28: “MasterCAM Shows Us The Best (Tool)Path Forward”On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jesse Trinque of MasterCAM to wrap up the turning series and show what MasterCAM can do for shops looking for the best toolpath forward.
The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.
Fresh Roasted Coffee: https://lddy.no/1odb4
Use code DAILYGRIND10 for 10% off.
Lafayette Engineering: https://www.engineering.lafayette.edu/
https://www.ctemag.com/
June 16, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 27: “Mazak Turns It Up A Notch”On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jason Taylor of Mazak for a conversation on machine tools, practical manufacturing insight, and what shops should be thinking about next.
The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.
https://www.ctemag.com/
June 11, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 26: “Sandvik Takes Another Turn”On today's episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by John McKeever of Sandvik Coromant for another conversation on turning, tooling, and practical manufacturing insight.
The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.
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May 26, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 25: “The Machining Doctor Gives the Industry a Check Up!”On today's episode we begin our series on Turning, and we are joined by the one and only Erez Speiser of "The Machining Doctor" fame! Today we will be showcasing how "The Machining Doctor" came to be, and what he can do for YOU! This episode and series will complement my written work in the Cutting Tool Engineering magazine for the months of June and July. Be sure to give it a read!
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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, literally tons of them! 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 echo the rallying cry of our namesake, and say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us here at Lafayette Engineering!
https://www.engineering.lafayette.edu/
May 25, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 24: “Zeiss Round Two!”On today's episode we continue our series on Measurement and Inspection (Metrology), and Rob Layng is joined by Ian Scribner of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions for round two with ZEISS. Today we continue the conversation around ZEISS metrology, inspection workflows, and practical manufacturing insight.
The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.
https://www.ctemag.com/
May 13, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 23: “Zeiss Zeroes In!!”On today's episode we continue our series on Measurement and Inspection (Metrology), and we are joined by Nick Humphries of Zeiss Optics and Metrology! Today we will be showcasing Zeiss' offerings in the metrology world and beyond. We will cover what Zeiss can do to help you stay in spec.
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, literally tons of them! Be sure to check out their website, link below, and use the code DAILYGRIND10 to get 10% off your order!!
https://lddy.no/1odb4
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 echo the rallying cry of our namesake, and say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us here at Lafayette Engineering!
https://www.engineering.lafayette.edu/
May 4, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 22: “Renishaw Joins the Show!”On this episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng welcomes Renishaw to the show for a shop-floor conversation on precision measurement, manufacturing, and practical metrology insight.
The Daily Grind is produced by Cutting Tool Engineering.
https://www.ctemag.com/
April 29, 2026The Daily Grind – Episode 21: “Starrett Measures Up!”On today's episode we begin our series on Measurement and Inspection (Metrology), and we are joined by Jim Ballou and James Clinton of The L.S. Starrett Company! Today we will be showcasing Starrett's offerings in the metrology world. We will cover what Starrett can do to help you "measure up to the task at hand".
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, literally tons of them! Be sure to check out their website, link below, and use the code DAILYGRIND10 to get 10% off your order!!
https://lddy.no/1odb4
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 echo the rallying cry of our namesake, and say "Cur Non?" or "Why Not?" and join us here at Lafayette Engineering!
https://www.engineering.lafayette.edu/
Also, today is an auspicious day for my fellow Star Wars fans!! May the 4th be with you all!!
