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Hosted by Tim Paul · technology · EN · 30 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchWe'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.
Chips and Tips Podcast is hosted by Tim Paul. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#30 The 10,000-Hour Grind with Shawn Conour" (19 March 2026, 134 minutes), "My Tool Library Is Better Than Yours with Zap - Part 2" (5 March 2026, 53 minutes), and "#28 My Tool Library Is Better Than Yours with Zap - Part 1" (19 February 2026, 37 minutes).
Chips and Tips Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 101 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Chips and Tips Podcast is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chips and Tips Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chips and Tips Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Chips and Tips Podcast are Industrial Machinery and IT Services & Software Development. Chips and Tips Podcast has a technology audience.
Tim Paul hosts Chips and Tips Podcast, a technology show with 30 episodes published.
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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, owner and operator of...
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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 libraries by breaking down...
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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 efficiencies—or lack...
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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 machines, yacht...
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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 Toolpath sits down...
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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 respects the craft. Al...
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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 that run reliably in...
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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 Devin invest in a new...
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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 chaotic OP1s on a...
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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 garage to his pivotal...
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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 at NASA to her...
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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 coding and engineering...
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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 fingerprint, how...
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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 from hands-on...
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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 tradeoffs, myths, and...
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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 486 processor in the...
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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 how this principle has...
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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 Z-crashes—and even a peek at...
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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 dive into his...
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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 25 years of...
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