Speaking of Precision Podcast
Industry expert, Miles Free III, discusses a variety of valuable topics relevant to the precision machining industry including safety, regulations, management and more!
Episodes
246 episodes
PMPA’s Annual Meeting 2024 Primer with Renee Merker
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, David Wynn and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in Dana Point, California!For More Information Visit
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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27:42
Can You Hold This Tolerance?
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why the question “Can you hold this tolerance” is more than an engineering question.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts...
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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13:21
Recovery Month (with special guest Adria Bagshaw)
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by Adria Bagshaw of W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc. to discuss Recovery Month, why W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc. decided to get into being a recovery friendly business and why it is important.
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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25:49
Cold Work
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how the cold work of cold drawing can affect machining performance in your shop. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 5
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Episode 237
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16:46
Task Prioritizing
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss their interpretations of The Eisenhower Matrix and how it can improve task prioritizing in precision machining shops.For More Information Visit
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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28:30
Which Fire Extinguisher Should You Use
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn share which fire extinguishers to use on which class of fires. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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19:27
Rebooting Safety Programs
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn explain why now the perfect time for a safety reboot and the proper steps to enhance your shop's Safety performance.For More Information Visit pmpa....
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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24:34
Do You Have a Quoting Process?
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn delve into how important it is to have a process and five key areas to consider when quoting precision machined parts.For More Information Visit pmp...
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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24:06
How To Beat The Heat
It's that time of year when working in a shop can be hot. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn give us three P’s to beat the heat.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts...
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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13:08
Is Utility What We Really Mean When We Say Value
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles' disdain for the phrase "Value Added" to discover what the real meaning is.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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13:26
Support is Essential to Success
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn answer some hard-hitting questions that will reveal why support is essential to success-and everyone’s job- moving forward in our precision machining shops. “Everybody wins when you share knowled...
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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16:46
The Relationship Between Continuing Claims and Job Openings
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn explore the data and the way it shapes the relationship between continuing claims and job openings in our precision machining shops.For More Information Visit
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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21:13
Shop Visitor Checklist
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn dive into why its important to have a shop visitor checklist for the inevitable visits to our precision machining shops.For More Information Visit p...
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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21:44
Ten Important Things to Know Before Working as a CNC Machinist
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review ten important things to know for performers go into their CNC Machinist position to ensure longevity in a career in precision machining!For More Information Visit
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Season 5
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Episode 227
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15:24
2024 PMPA National Technical Conference Wrap Up
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review the recent 2024 PMPA National Technical Conference in Cincinatti, Ohio and the positivity it showed us about precision machining!For More Information Visit
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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27:48
The Factors That Control The Change in Microstructures in Metals
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss all the factors that can change the microstructure of the metals in our precision machining shops.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcas...
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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13:24
PMPA’s Business Trends: March 2024 Review
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the PMPA March 2024 Business Trends Report and examine the historical context to see what’s behind the data and what it could mean going forward.For More Information V...
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Season 5
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Episode 224
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18:48
Honor Your Scope
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review how your quality systems scope minimizes risks in your shop as well as describes what you do.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts...
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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16:18
Sales Is Not a Sprint It's a Marathon
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the human aspects of sales as well as how building strong relationships can help our shops in the long run.For More Information Visit pmpa.o...
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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19:02
7 Little Known Regulations
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about 7 little-known regulations that have a massive effect on our shops. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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42:12
Who is Your Best Trainer?
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn reveal who should be the best trainer in your shop. It’s probably not your expert.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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20:48
Is There Lead In Steel?
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the nuances in leaded steel while coming up with the answer to the age old question, Is There Lead in Steel?For More Information Visit pmpa....
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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16:08
Deep Dive on Delegation
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about why delegation is key to leadership and how it can positively impact our performers.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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24:26