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Here's a tour of Form(X), an on-demand manufacturing company based in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. Co-founder Dan Kreisher guides us through their facility, showcasing their capabilities in CNC machining, laser cutting (tube and plate), tube bending, 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing), welding, and powder coating.
In this video, we delve into Dan's entrepreneurial journey, the manufacturing processes and equipment in the shop, his transition from a high school tech teacher to a shop owner/operator, his advice for aspiring business owners, and how he and his family have navigated work-life challenges.
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Laguna CNC Laser
3:44 - How FormX got started, Dan's career path
8:00 - Campro plug
8:38 - CNC mill - Tormach 770
9:52 - Titan's of CNC education program, Dan's tech ed role
13:09 - Joys of the job
15:04 - Thoughts on Technology Education program in high school
16:37 - Tormach 15L CNC Lathe
18:02 - ShopSabre 4x8 CNC Router
19:29 - Pursuing ISO 9001, ITAR
22:56 - Welding Area
24:05 - Powder Coating
25:40 - 3D printing, Formlabs, Creality SLA printers
28:45 - Challenges getting started
29:33 - Advice for starting
31:48 - Family and running a business
35:06 - Biggest mistake in business
35:50 - Quality area
36:23 - Material Storage
37:05 - How to contact FormX
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