
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
288 episodes
Generating Value with Generational Values
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn Discuss Miles Free's recent sit down with Markus Horn on a recent trip to HORN Technology Days to discuss how a successful multi-generational business accounts for value.For More Informat...
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Season 6
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Episode 281
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21:48

Interview with PMPA’s New Executive Director Emily Riley
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn put PMPA’s new Executive Director Emily Riley in the interviewee chair to talk about her journey to becoming PMPA’s Executive Director, her takeaways from her first week on the job and moving PM...
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Season 6
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Episode 280
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14:38

Finding Hidden Talent
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what to look for and what might not be apparent on that candidate’s resume. Learn how to spot hidden talent when searching for new employees.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 279
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22:26

Tariffs, HTS Codes and Your Company’s Scope
Tariffs have become the number one item of concern and conversation in our manufacturing industry. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss where shops can get the sensemaking they need to understand this new challenge to our bu...
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Season 6
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Episode 278
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14:48

What I Wish I Knew Then That I Know Now
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles Free's manufacturing career, highlighting the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts<...
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Season 6
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Episode 277
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19:33

Talking Business Part 5 with special guest John Detterbeck
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 5 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 276
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20:28

Chipbreakers
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the important factors that go into choosing the right chipbreakers for your operation.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 6
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Episode 275
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20:02

Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee in a continuous battle for skilled workers in our shops.For Mor...
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Season 6
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Episode 274
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18:56

ISO Material Groups: Non-ferrous
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why it is important to understand ISO material groups to get proper match of tool and workpiece material.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/...
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Season 6
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Episode 273
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13:39

Talking Business Part 4 with special guest John Detterbeck
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 4 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 272
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16:33

What's Going On In Washington D.C. with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway
Miles Free and David Wynn unexpectedly discuss tax cuts and regulatory actions before talking tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway. There is more to impact your shop in Washington DC than tariffs…For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 271
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31:00

Live from the 2025 PMPA PMTS Booth (Part 3)
Part 3 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 270
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48:16

Live from the 2025 PMPA PMTS Booth (Part 2)
Part 2 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 269
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47:40

Live from the 2025 PMPA PMTS Booth (Part 1)
Part 1 of Miles Free being joined by a wide array of various industry leaders as PMPA went live from the PMTS 2025 show floor. Great discussions were had that involved key takeaways from the show, latest advancements and trends, and words of wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 268
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50:04

Three Key Factors to Understanding the Machinability of Carbon and Alloy Steel
The machinability of steel bars is determined by three primary factors. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review the factors and their impact on machining steel in our precision machining shops. For More Information Visit...
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Season 6
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Episode 267
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15:36

Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups: Cast Iron
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why it is important to understand ISO material groups to get proper match of tool and workpiece material.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/...
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Season 6
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Episode 266
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14:24

Lost Art of Mastery
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the value to honing and mastering to a craft and why it takes time and experience to achieve mastery.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podc...
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Season 6
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Episode 265
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20:00

What Does the Future Hold for Leaded Steels?
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the consequences of the loss of domestic supply for leaded steels, and the complicating factors of government permits, tariffs on imports, and regulations in Europe that continue to compli...
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Season 6
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Episode 264
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19:52

Talking Business Part 3 with Special Guest John Detterbeck
Miles Free and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 3 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 6
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Episode 263
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31:07

Everything Tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway
Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss everything tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway.For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts
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Season 6
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Episode 262
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39:12

Preview of the 2025 Mastery Program
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn give our listeners a peek into at what to expect on PMPA’s upcoming Mastery Program including five PMPA member shops, two stainless steel mills, two toolmakers, one machine tool builder, one...
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Season 6
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Episode 261
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25:26

PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2025 - Maximize Potential
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details!For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 260
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31:30

Talking Business Part 2 with special guest John Detterbeck
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 2 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 259
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19:30

Keeping It In The Family With Maya, Adria and Aaron Bagshaw of W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc.
Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by Maya, Adria and Aaron Bagshaw of W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc. who share a wide-ranging discussion about the opportunities and challenges of going to work in the Family business.For...
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Season 6
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Episode 258
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29:32

PMPA’s Management Update Conference 2025 Primer with Renee Merker
Miles Free, David Wynn, and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 6 - 8th!For More Information Visit
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Season 6
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Episode 257
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24:43
