Speaking of Precision Podcast: Recent Episodes

Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Industry expert, Miles Free III, discusses a variety of valuable topics relevant to the precision machining industry including safety, regulations, management and more!

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss how manufacturers can move beyond simply implementing 5S and create the habits needed to sustain it over time. They explore the importance of leadership support, employee ownership, consistent standards and regular follow through that is critical to maintaining an organized, efficient and safer precision machining shop.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn break down the essential terminology, measurements and methods involved in producing quality threads. They explores the common challenges of threading encountered during production in our precision machining shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Kirk Precision's Michael Vay for a practical discussion of how cloud technology applies to precision manufacturing shops. They distinguish cloud storage from cloud computing, explore benefits such as remote file access, scalable processing and reduced IT maintenance, and examine concerns including data ownership, cybersecurity, internet outages, compliance and recurring subscription costs.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa, and David Wynn are joined by EMC Precision's IT Coordinator to discuss all things IT in the precision machining industry. They dive into how technology, cybersecurity, AI and everyday digital tools continue to impact shops, while offering a practical look at how manufacturers can approach IT challenges without getting overwhelmed.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa, and David Wynn discuss how shops can evaluate when automation is the right fit for their operations. The conversation explores the importance of looking beyond the technology itself and considering factors like workforce needs, repeatability, production volume, efficiency and return on investment.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa, and David Wynn discuss what they wish more customers understood about the precision machining industry. In this episode, they explore how customer choices such as part design, material selection, tolerances, and lead-time expectations can have a major impact on cost, manufacturability, quality, and delivery.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa and David Wynn review the critical questions today’s precision machining shops should be asking, from identifying profitable customers and managing customer concentration to developing future employees, preserving tribal knowledge and documenting key processes before they are lost.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa and David Wynn discuss what makes a precision machining shop easy to do business with, from clear communication and strong quality systems to delivery performance, documentation and responsiveness that help build customer confidence and long-term partnerships.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa and David Wynn discuss five common mistakes that are repeatedly see precision machining shops make while also looking at how shops can make better decisions, protect profitability and build more resilient operations.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa and David Wynn have a discussion about brass drops and the useful opportunities they can create in precision machining shops. This conversation looks at how leftover brass material can be managed, repurposed, or recovered for value, while also encouraging shops to think more intentionally about the small pieces of material already on the floor.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa and David Wynn are joined by Michael Vay of Kirk Precision to dive into how PMPA members can use technology to strengthen and streamline the supply chain. The conversation focuses on how better data, digital tools, and connected processes can help shops improve visibility, responsiveness, and decision-making.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Johnny Freeze of HORN USA to discuss how PMPA members collaborated to address the industry’s move away from leaded steel. They dive into the process of a blind study at TajMac-USA in Indianapolis, where Nucor, Eastern Oil Company, Horn USA, TajMac-USA and Dr. Julius Schoop from the University of Kentucky tested NuCut 1215 against other free-machining materials on the market.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Johnny Freeze of HORN USA as he shares how his unconventional path led him into the world of custom cutting tools. Johnny reflects on the value of PMPA involvement, relationship building, and supplier knowledge helping manufacturers adapt and succeed.

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Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by Bill Cox of Cox Manufacturing as he shares reflections from his career in precision machining and the story of Cox Manufacturing’s growth, resilience and continued commitment to solving difficult manufacturing challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of learning from peers, investing in people and using PMPA resources to strengthen both individual leaders and member companies.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for the finale of our 15 part special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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PMPA’s Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Tracy Nichols for a conversation about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and what they mean for precision machining businesses. They deep dive on how export controls can apply not only to parts, but also to drawings, technical data, documentation, and interactions with foreign affiliates or personnel. This episode shows why ITAR compliance is often more complex than many shops expect and where common misunderstandings can create risk. It is a valuable listen for manufacturers working on defense-related projects or trying to better understand their responsibilities under export control regulations.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Miles Free to dive into G-code and why it remains the foundation of CNC programming and machining success. The discussion explores how programmers and machinists use G-code to control movement, improve accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and turn design intent into finished parts in our precision machining shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Miles Free to explore the growing challenge of steel scrap contamination and why it matters more than ever. With the U.S. relying heavily on recycled materials, hidden elements like copper and tin are threatening steel quality and limiting performance. We break down the Department of Energy’s $155 million initiative to tackle this issue and what it means for the future of steelmaking.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 14 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, David Wynn and special guest Miles Free take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference, May 3-5, 2026 in Toledo, Ohio!

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In this episode of Speaking of Precision, Carli Kistler-Miller, David Wynn, and Harry Centa sit down with Michael Vay of Kirk Precision to explore a topic that’s become impossible for manufacturers to ignore: hacking.

From real-world examples to the mindset behind modern cyber threats, Michael breaks down what “hacking culture” actually looks like today and why machine shops need to care. The conversation goes beyond fear and headlines, offering practical insight into how attacks happen, where shops are most vulnerable, and what leaders can do right now to better protect their operations.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by Luke Wright of EMC Precision to talk about his incredible journey through the industry, his dedication to servant leadership and everything in-between.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by current PMPA President and Criterion Precision Machining President, Tanya DiSalvo, to talk about her journey through the industry, her involvement in PMPA and everything in-between.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 13 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn have an in-depth conversation with HORN USA's Michael Maxwell to discuss global cybersecurity and the effect open-source applications it has on our lives as well as our shops.

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Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Habe of Metal Seal Precision Ltd. to talk about his lessons about what to look for when buying a shop, selling a shop and everything in-between.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn discuss the shaping of an organization’s future by modeling purposeful, measurable goals, empowering their teams and creating a lasting culture of goal setting in our precision machining shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 12 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by Brian Adams, Chairman of R. F. Mau Co. to talk about his journey through the industry, his involvement in PMPA, workforce development and so much more.

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Description: Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn have a spirted and in-depth conversation with Kirk Precision's Michael Vay to discuss all things AI and the effect it has on our lives as well as our precision machining shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn discuss key regulations and proposed rules from Washington D.C. in 2025 that affect our precision machining shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 11 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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PMPA’s Speaking of Precision Podcast wrapped up its sixth season in 2025 with a series of lively episodes. Was it too much fun? We’ll let you decide. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Stay tuned for Season 7, starting January 5th!

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn discuss decarburization on surface layers, how it affects heat treat and hardness, and provides evidence of where in the process a defect occurred in our precision machining shop.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn discuss resin powder bed 3D printing and all of its practical applications and benefits in our shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn delve into the reasons behind vacuum treating or vacuum degassing steel, highlighting its critical importance in our shop.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 10 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn Discuss resin printing and all of its practical applications and benefits in our shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn continue their discussion on the relentless pursuit of eliminating all errors. This time, they focus on defining how to prevent errors, ensuring that our shops consistently ship high-quality parts.

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David Wynn teams up with Omar Nashashibi from Inside Beltway to provide an update on the latest developments in Washington DC, PMPA government affairs, and the highly anticipated Fly-In scheduled for next month.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 9 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn have a conversation on the constant quest to eliminate all errors, and how understanding what the error is helps us get at the root of the problem in our shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn Discuss Fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing and all of its practical applications and benefits in our shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn have a conversation about how Gen Z is reshaping the manufacturing workforce with their values of flexibility, sustainability, technological advancement and inclusivity and how understanding this can lead to our shops staying resilient and innovative in the industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 8 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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David Wynn and Renee Merker, and Joe Jackson give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas!

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn explore the concepts of Type I and Type II errors, how they are the key to understanding how decisions are made and the potential consequences of those decisions in our precision machining shops.

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Carli Kistler-Millerand David Wynn do a deep dive on various 3D printing technologies and how they relate to work in our shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 7 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Laura Rodgers, Director of the Cybersecurity Practice and NC-PaCE program at NC State University’s Secure Computing Institute and Lawrence Cruciana, President of Corporate Information Technologies, a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP and PMPA Technical Member in a special three part series to discuss all things CMMC.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Laura Rodgers, Director of the Cybersecurity Practice and NC-PaCE program at NC State University’s Secure Computing Institute and Lawrence Cruciana, President of Corporate Information Technologies, a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP and PMPA Technical Member in a special three part series to discuss all things CMMC.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Laura Rodgers, Director of the Cybersecurity Practice and NC-PaCE program at NC State University’s Secure Computing Institute and Lawrence Cruciana, President of Corporate Information Technologies, a CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP and PMPA Technical Member in a special three part series to discuss all things CMMC.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 6 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn discuss how using your quote book is an underutilized data set that can reveal business trends and provide clarity for decision-making in our shop.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley & David Wynn discuss why change is necessary for continuous improvement and how knowing the distinction between change leadership and management can be the difference between success or failure.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn take an overarching view of Miles Free's time in the industry, what he's learned and discuss the long-lasting impact he's had on the PMPA and its members.

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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.

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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 PMPA forward.

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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.

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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 business and team. Where do you go for sensemaking assistance?

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles Free's manufacturing career, highlighting the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.

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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.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the important factors that go into choosing the right chipbreakers for your operation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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 wisdom for all.

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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 wisdom for all.

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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 wisdom for all.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 complicate leaded free machining steels' application and availability. Optimism that the market will find a solution is considered, but our shops need to do the math as they move to less machinable 'substitute' materials and modify their processes.

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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.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss everything tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway.

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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 steel mill, one bronze foundry, one brass mill, and the Precision Machining Technology Show!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by Travis Donaldson of Donmac Precision Machining Inc. where the discuss his experience of passing the business torch from one family member to another.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry.

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PMPA’s Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn had another podcast packed year recording the fifth season of Speaking of Precision throughout 2024. Too much fun? You be the judge. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 6 starts January 6th!

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how quality function can help our precision machining shops be successful serving operations and sales groups.

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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.

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How are we to choose between all of the various tool coatings available? Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss different coatings for tools and criteria for selecting, or avoiding them for your application.

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Sometimes the test report shows more chemical elements than we expect. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what PMPA has been working on in the area of regulatory and government affairs that could potentially impact our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss tensile testing to determine ductility and use it to understand suitability of material for our processes and product applications.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss 5 safety contacts to make to immediately improve safety in your precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn have a conversation centered around Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups, how important it is to your end result and how understanding the different material groups can improve your precision machining shop.

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Does your company treat all first aid incidents as recordables? Carli Kistler-Miller, Miles Free and David Wynn dive into what the difference is and why you need to know this in your shop.

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Causing nearly 700 fatalities a year plus many more serious injuries, Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the keys to keeping these accidents away from your shop.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss when and why some plans need to be in place before a catastrophic event occurs.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review some of the ways you can position yourself and your team to ensure a win in the game of change.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review some macro programming basics and why they are a powerful way to level up a CNC program.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about how psychological safety can improve production and innovation in your shop.

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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!

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why the question “Can you hold this tolerance” is more than an engineering question.

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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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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how the cold work of cold drawing can affect machining performance in your shop.

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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.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn share which fire extinguishers to use on which class of fires.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles' disdain for the phrase "Value Added" to discover what the real meaning is.

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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 knowledge.”

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about 7 little-known regulations that have a massive effect on our shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn reveal who should be the best trainer in your shop. It’s probably not your expert.

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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?

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about why delegation is key to leadership and how it can positively impact our performers.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details!

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the process as Miles phases out to retirement and David transitions into the technical services role.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss all the important aspects of when, why and where to use custom tooling to make our precision machining shops more efficient.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss all the ways a thorough contract review process can save you time, money and reduce risk in your shop.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the latest series of ISO Chart Craftsman Cribsheets for threading, milling, and turning in the recent issues of Production Machining Magazine.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what it takes to create and implement a strategic plan.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how the values and culture determine how do we know what to do next?

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the PMPA December 2023 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record performance in our precision machining businesses and what it might mean going forward.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn give their collective take on what kind of opportunity manufacturing is going to have going forward and the many factors that will contribute to the reshoring of manufacturing.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss their own behavior assessments and how you can use them in your shop to gain a deeper understanding of individuals' personalities, motivations, and performance.

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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 Austin, Texas, February 29 - March 2nd!

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn explore the crucial role of goal setting and execution in precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the recent R&D Tax compromise proposal and why Congressional approval is important to our precision machining shops and our workforce.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss using statistical process control data to better understand our processes, our customer’s needs, and reduce the friction when our processes perform exactly as we warranted.

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What was the number one podcast? Article? Final Cut video? Knowledge Center topic? Who was the most engaged on our new ListServe Communities? Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn reveal PMPA’s 2023 top 5 of these and more!

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss how new thinking on continuous improvement can shape the future of our precision machining shops.

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PMPA’s Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn had another podcast packed year recording the fourth season of Speaking of Precision throughout 2023. Too much fun? You be the judge. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 5 starts January 1st!

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Miles Free challenges Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn to determine the contradicting nature of precision machining.

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With leaded steel no longer being produced in the United States,Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn dive into how our shops should approach machining unleaded brass and steel.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn recap The Roles of Women in Manufacturing series which started in the January 2023 issue of Production Machining Magazine which featured the journey and advice of over 20 women in different roles.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the many ways you can find savings by identifying waste around your precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn take a deep dive into milling and turning for our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss proxy indicators in our shops and how they help us communicate our vision, mission and purpose.

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Miles Free and Renee Merker give our listeners a recap into PMPA’s 90th Anniversary celebration that that took place in Amelia Island, Florida at the 2023 Annual Meeting.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn dive into how company culture sets our precision machining shops apart from the rest.

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Miles Free reflects on lessons learned over 50 years in manufacturing with Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the importance of comfortability when it comes to performance in our precision machining shops apart.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn talk about their mind-blowing experiences on the most recent tour for PMPA’s Mastery Program where the cohort visited TEN PMPA member shops and suppliers in the New England area.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the tedious task that is cross-hole burrs and why it is better left to the machines in our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss safe sling use and its critical role in safe work environments in our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn dive into a math lesson with some of the equations that can result in continuous improvement for our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss what our shops need to know as a result of the loss of domestic supply of 12L14. What moving to 1215 may mean for your shops- and your customer’s processes.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss several aspects and benefits of preventive maintenance to keep our machines up and running in our shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the benefits provided by turned and polished steel barstock, its differences from cold-drawn, when and avoiding unexpected performance issues.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss why e-mobility presents a significant opportunity for innovation and growth going forward.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn talk about their mind-blowing experiences on the most recent tour for PMPA’s Mastery Program where the cohort visited eight PMPA member shops and suppliers in the Cincinnati, Ohio area.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss a dozen indicators for shop safety and hazard recognition during production.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn introduce the updated benefits of the new ListServe Communities and what makes them even more powerful!

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Miles Free and David Wynn chat with Nicole Donnelly, Founder and CEO of DMG Digital about all things pricing and some ways we should be going about it in our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn dive into a wide range of questions that need answers when coaching a project team in any situation.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn break down the benefits provided by cold drawn steel bar stock can help us optimize the benefits to our shops manufacturing process and customers.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn breakdown the ongoing battle between efficiency and effectiveness in our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn go through the criteria to consider when choosing a twist drill for machining precision parts.

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Does practice make perfect? Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn investigate if continuous improvement is discouraged by frozen practices, locked in processes, and rote practice.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn dive into the great debate of additive versus subtractive manufacturing for our precision machining shops.

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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, four machine tool/equipment builders, two toolmakers, one steel mill, one bar grinder, one machine monitoring company, one CAD CAM company, one industry media company, one electroplater and one metalworking fluid compounder.

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Planning for necessary raw materials and tooling is critical for meeting production schedules in our shops. Miles Free and David Wynn dive into the key reasons why managing critical spares is more important than ever.

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Our industry is a transformational one. Miles Free, David Wynn & Carli Kistler-Miller go through a myriad of different topics and situations that will help your precision machining shop stay transformational!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller review the recent 2023 PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio and the positivity it showed us about precision machining!

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PMPA took the podcast on the road to PMTS in Cleveland, Ohio! Listen as a wide variety of guests drop by the PMPA booth.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn unpack some of the benefits of precision centerless ground barstock and how it can help our precision machining shop’s manufacturing process and customers.

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How can we possibly thrive in the turned product industry without a great understanding of roundness? As it turns out there is quite a bit to understand.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a look into the future and suggest some adjustments that our precision machining shops can make for the upcoming year ahead.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discus the need to know your local labor market and ideas to market your shop and network to discover candidates for your workforce development.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn dive into the misconceptions of automation, and some ways it can benefit to our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a dive into the data from 2022 to support the continued optimism for precision machining industry with a little economic off the rails discussion included.

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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!

Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller welcome David Wynn to the PMPA podcast team while the team shares stories of their journey into manufacturing, hobbies, education, and much more.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller interview Joe Martinez on his journey into manufacturing and his training program that helps build up manufacturing in California and provides careers for his students.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller provide a technical lesson on central bursts, chevroning in cold drawn, and extruded steels.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss how to start a quality system from scratch and how important our quality policies, procedures and processes are to our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss Miles’ contrarian view on secondary operations and attempts to dispel the notion that secondary operations is a lose-lose proposition in our shops.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller explore what need-to-know information and projects Miles is working on for PMPA members. Get the inside scoop!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss why training the talented professionals in our shops can increase employee retention, morale and satisfaction.

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Carli Kistler-Miller sits down with Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo of Technical Employment Training (TET) as they share their journey and how they help prepare the next generation for a career in manufacturing.

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Miles Free and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, February 23-26th!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller explore the obvious positivity in our business and the hidden reasons why things are so positive for our shops.

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PMPA’s Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller had another wonderful year recording the third season of Speaking of Precision throughout 2022. Maybe too much? Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 4 starts January 2nd!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss a different ideas of how to retain your skilled workforce and how to choose the right ideas for your shop.

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We all know how essential manufacturing is to our economy,Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss just how essential precision machining is to manufacturing.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller give our listeners a sneak peek into planning the upcoming Mastery Program, including stops and what our attendees will experience on these tours. Keep a lookout – Registration opens in January 2023!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss recovery, recrystallization, and grain growth and how these can impact inside our precision machining operation.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the latest regulatory information that came across Miles’ desk this week and How PMPA helps members deal with surprise regulatory requests.

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Miles Free puts Dave Seabrook in the interview chair as they discuss Dave’s path to IT Manager, his involvement in PMPA and much more.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss why accounting for credibility is a huge factor in our customers demand and in our shops reputation.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss why advancement is essential for a sustainable and viable shop and how to make sure your shop is not just moving but advancing.

Escalator Video Referenced in this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq65aAYCHOw

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the term workmanship and the four aspects that go into assuring successful transactions between supplier and precision machining shops.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss three different ratios that you can use in your precision machining shop to ensure your shop is maximizing revenue.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss adding value and creating value, what the differences are and how it pertains to our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the unexpected role of nitrogen in our shop performance and in our customers subsequent processing.

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Miles Free and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss why our companies need strategy and teamwork to work together to get results.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller talk about all you need to know - and why you need to know - about Bessemer Steel in your shop.

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Miles Free puts W. Worthington Treasure in the interview chair as they discuss the approach to productivity improvement, Miles’s recent article in Production Machining magazine and much more!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the cost impacts of the 232 Tariffs on US consumers and manufacturing.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller review one of the most important aspects of quoting and running a new job in our precision machining shops!

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PMPA Knowledge Centers are Growing! Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss three blogs about problem-solving and safety that will be sure to help your precision machining shop! Visit https://www.pmpa.org/knowledge-tools/ for more information!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss why decision-making with an economist’s thinking is important at this year’s IMTS show!

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Miles Free puts Johnny Freeze in the interview chair as they discuss Johnny’s unique path to being a design engineer, his involvement in PMPA, GWS Tool Group’s acquisition of Peterson Tool and much more.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss Miles testimony at the USITC on section 232 tariffs and the implications that these issues have on the precision machining industry and PMPA Members.

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Miles Free selects 10 of 20 very important issues in the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and shares with Carli Kistler-Miller and listeners the potential impact these issues have on the precision machining industry and PMPA Members.

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Miles Free selects 10 of 20 very important issues in the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and shares with Carli Kistler-Miller and listeners the potential impact these issues have on the precision machining industry and PMPA Members.

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High speeds ensure low cycle times, but not necessarily lowest costs. Intrigued?

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller provide a technical lesson on the properties of the steel materials that we machine in our shops.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller examine the various tools that PMPA provides to help members deal with their material challenges.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller touch on some key areas to consider while strategically navigating the uncertainty that is our current economic climate.

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Miles and Carli Kistler-Miller share four tips on how to gain employee acceptance to change-without acceptance, the change is doomed to fail.

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Miles Free puts Enoch Precision Machining's CEO Erick Frack in the interview chair as they discuss Enoch’s FastTrack Training program, how it works and why it is so important to our precision machining workforce issue.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller take a deep dive on the 2022 PMPA National Technical Conference and Mastery Program.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA March 2022 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record high performance in our precision machining businesses.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller share the common denominator between NFL teams, street gangs and your workforce.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the who, what and how of our process of knowledge retention in our shops.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the real value of titles in your shop and the many ways it can impact morale amongst our performers.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller review the latest OSHA Statistics available for our industry in anticipation of the full report of the top 10 OSHA violations that is due out soon.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller give our listeners a peek into the most recent tour for PMPA’s Mastery Program that had them visiting PMPA member shops such as Eaton Steel Bar Company, Vanamatic, Wieland Chase, and much more.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Milwaukee! Please visit https://www.pmpa.org/events-education/national-events/national-technical-conference-late-spring/ to register and for more details!

Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss how the United States claims of national security is a farce and how the tariffs are putting our U.S. manufacturing companies in a bind.

Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller look back on the workforce in 2012, compare it to today and dive into the challenges that the precision machining industry faces and some critical areas to focus on as we continue to try and build our workforce.

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Miles Free puts EMC Precision’s Jeff Ohlemacher in the interview chair as Jeff dives into his company’s culture, lighting, his early days in the PMPA and much more!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA January 2022 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record high performance in our Precision Machining Businesses.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss yield loss in your shop, what inflation has to do with it and how to combat it with your decision making.

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Miles Free provides an update on the potential impacts of the Russian - Ukrainian situation could have on our shops

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the importance and value of mission statements, vision statements and core values and how they help leadership, employees and workforce recruitment.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller explore why you should evaluate your customer list and how important it is to recognize customer caused waste.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss PMPA’s Business Trends report from the past year and what it means going forward in 2022.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss how to keep our precision machining shops and employees safe in 2022.

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What is your brand? Why should people want to work for your company? How can your brand improve? Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller dive into SWOT and how it can help your workforce development!

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Some people read tea leaves and Miles Free reads chips. Find out why you should be looking at your chips just as much as your parts!

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Miles Free and Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a peek into what to expect from the upcoming Management Update Conference in New Orleans!

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IT IS OUR 100th EPISODE! For this momentous occasion, PMPA’s President, Aneesa Muthana, joins Miles Free for a candid conversation. You don’t want to miss this!

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PMPA’s Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller had a great time recording the second season of Speaking of Precision. Maybe too much? You be the judge! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Season 3 starts January 3rd with our 100th episode special. Tune in to find out who joins us!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the hot button question that is dominating news these days..... Supply chain issues! We dive into why the precision machined products industry is working overtime and outperforming the rest of the industry to deliver the parts they need.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller explore what the meaning of satisfaction is as it relates to our customers and how it affects our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the Why and the What that our customers are actually buying from our precision machining shops as well as some value adds to help you satisfy your customers going forward.

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Miles Free & PMPA’s Executive Director Cate Smith discuss all the ways the new the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccinations and Mask Mandates affects our shops!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss six answers to the question “What can I do today that makes the most money for my company?

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Miles Free takes Joe Jackson from behind the audio mixer and in front of the mic to talk about Joe’s Market Insight column in Production Machining magazine. They discuss the different data and processes that go into creating this valuable deliverable.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the current events, concerns of our shops, and how PMPA is working on finding solutions to these issues.

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Miles Free puts Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside in the interview chair to talk about his extensive activity in the precision machining industry.

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Miles Free asks Carli Kistler-Miller to walk through her morning as he points out all the reasons to thank a machinist.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the change from manufacturing’s 3D’s (Dark, Dangerous and Dirty,) to the 4 S’s (Safe, Sustainable, Stable and Smart) and why Miles is thrilled that his son works in manufacturing.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA’s August Business Trends Report Trends Report and resulting appreciation.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller delve into Miles’ inbox on a Monday morning. Get the inside scoop!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller break down the critical facts that make manufacturing so essential to our economy.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller deliver a new technical podcast once again as they dive into difficulty machining and ask if they are truly shop problems?

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller review the top high paying jobs that require no college degree and you will be surprised at how many relate into the precision machining category!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller take a deep dive on the PMPA’s National Technical Conference, Mastery Program and PMTS and all the details that created an immersive precision machining experience in Cleveland Ohio!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller talk about continuous improvement, how to eliminate wasted motion in your shop and many of the positive effects in can have in our shops!

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller provide a in-depth breakdown PMPA’s Hierarchy as well as the many benefits of being apart of the PMPA.

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Miles Free puts PMPA’s Digital Marketing Intern Deb Feiler in the interview chair to talk about her work here at PMPA, her new found appreciation for manufacturing, her voyage into a brand new career and much more!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller review the 6 ways cold finish bars can lose their straightness as well as identifiers to look for to find and solve the problems when bar straightness problems arise in our shops!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the top 6 priorities of an OSHA Inspection.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller dive into different variations in carbon and alloy steels that can affect tool life in your shop.

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Miles Free puts Ron Herrera in the interview chair as they discuss Ron’s career path, the lessons he has learned throughout all of his involvement of PMPA as well as what to expect at the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the expectations of the parts that we make in our shops.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller provide a in-depth primer on lead including the upcoming decisions that could significantly affect our manufacturing shops going forward.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller go down the list of the many reasons that are causing optimism in our manufacturing shops over the last year.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the traits that make our Team Leads and Supervisors successful in our manufacturing shops.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the all things quality that have a profound effect on our manufacturing shops.

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Miles Free puts The Franklin Partnership’s Omar Nashashibi in the interview chair as Omar dives into his introduction into politics, how he navigates Washington on behalf of the precision machining industry, having success regardless of administration and much much more!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the myriad of speakers and topics available at PMPA National Technical Conference, August 8-10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the phrase “highest and best use” and why it is important to us as we manage our precision machining shops.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the upcoming PMPA Mastery Program, how it came to fruition, what is all included and why it is important to attend.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA March 2021 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record high performance in our Precision Machining Businesses.

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Infrastructure is being heard in the news. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the exact meaning of infrastructure so their listeners understand this broad and, sometimes, confusing term.

Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the leadership advantages to emotional intelligence, how it can help sustain skilled performers and what steps to take to learn emotional intelligence.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the optimism for precision machining going forward, why the outlook is optimistic, and the transformation that is happening currently in our industry.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the existing RoHS Annex III exceptions for steel and copper based alloys, when it expires, the decision process and what all this means for your shop.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-talk about cold work and work-hardening as well as what it means, why its used and what effects it can have inside your precision machining shop.

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Miles Free puts Absolute Machine Tool’s Greg Knight in the interview chair as Greg dives into his introduction to the machining industry at a young age, how the industry (not just the technology) has changed over the years, and how we might better deal with the changes going forward.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller explore the differences between adding and creating value.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller to talk about a profitability GPS for data driven management, the three indicators that will help keep the quoting process on track as well as divulging what data should be used to drive the quoting process.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller review three commitments to sustain success in your shop and explain why, without commitment, neither luck nor talent can assure you success.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller overview wear in your shop: how it's determined and why it happens.

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Miles Free and PMPA’s Marketing & Event Assistant Joe Jackson share some personal experiences as it relates to profitability and business success. They also explore some examples why you shouldn’t sacrifice your shops earning power on the altar of time justification.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller go over what your monthly sales number really means and how it relates to PMPA’s Business Trends Report. They also peel back the curtain and explain how this data is gathered, explains some of the details that go into the report and why this report provides clarity and insight into your shop.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller review the Made in America Executive Order signed on January 25, 2021. They also explain the differences between Buy America, Buy American, Made in America and Made in USA and why it’s important to know the difference.

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Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller explain what important institutional knowledge isn’t going to digital and steps you can take to ensure this critical information can be found and shared.

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It’s finally 2021! Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller go over some new goals and new ideas for our shops going forward as we venture into uncharted territories this year.

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Miles Free puts PMPA’s Executive Director Cate Smith in the interviewee chair to talk about her journey to becoming PMPA’s Executive Director, her takeaways from her first year on the job and some of her thoughts on 2021.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller dive into standard work, its practices and why improvement in this critical area can be beneficial to all facets of your shop.

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PMPA’s Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller had a great time recording Speaking of Precision’s first season. Maybe a little too much fun. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Season 2 starts January 4, 2021!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller review the crazy year that was 2020. Season 2 starts January 4, 2021!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller run down a list of THIRTY ONE scenarios that sparks joy in precision machining. Did they miss something? Use your social media platform to hashtag #PMPAJoy to share with us the ones we missed!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller review 4 questions for customer delight and how improvements in this critical area can improve business.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller explore the factors that go into achieving maximum efficiency in your shop as well as explore the value that improvement in this area can have on your overall bottom line.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the secret to understanding steel and all the steel aspects that are effected by carbon.

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Miles Free & Renee Merker, Director of Communications and Events give listeners a behind the scenes peek at the planning of PMPA’s Annual Meeting and the ah-ha moments from the actual event held at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale Missouri.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler discuss 4 common mistakes and what we can do better when it comes to implementing process changes for continuous improvement in our shops.For Episode Show Notes Visit PMPA's Podcast Page

Miles Free interviews Robin Rutschilling & Ernie Doering of Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc. to discuss how they met the challenge to manufacture ventilator parts for the COVID-19 crisis as well as how the culture at Clippard helped them navigate these unprecedented waters.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler discuss what we can do better when it comes to workforce development and helping our performers build their skills in our shops.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss what you should know about leaded steel such as machinability, the benefits, the downsides, as well as best practices when dealing with leaded steel.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the upcoming 2020 election and each of Presidential candidates expected policies and approaches on environmental, human resources and workforce training policies.

To be clear, we are not pro-Trump, we are not pro-Biden, we are pro-manufacturing and we want to bring you the facts shared with us from The Franklin Partnership so you can make an informed decision

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the upcoming 2020 Election and each of the Presidential candidates policy expectations on Trade and Taxes.

To be clear, we are not pro-Trump, we are not pro-Biden, we are pro-manufacturing and we want to bring you the facts shared with us from The Franklin Partnership so you can make an informed decision

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler discuss the lessons learned in the 2009 Great Recession and compare with the COVID-19 crisis of 2020.

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Join us as Miles Free answers a variety of questions! You never know what will be asked or what the answer may be!

Questions:

1.Do Businesses exist to make a profit for their owner or the board? Is employment of workers just a luxury when they require the help?

2.Which is more important for any company: revenue growth or profit?

3. Is 35K—40K the divider line from needing a College degree to NOT needing one?

4. Is it possible to rebuild American factories and industry by putting the manufacturing decisions into the hands of the individual workers?

5.Why do engineers "heat treat" materials?

Please send any questions or topics for Miles Free to answer to cmiller@pmpa.org and we will answer your questions on an upcoming episode of the Speaking of Precision: Mailbag Edition

Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the World Trade Organization decision on the Administration’s 301 Tariffs on China as well as the implications of the walk back of the announced tariffs on Canadian Aluminum.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller dive into some more of the technical side of Precision Machining. In this episode they go over what to look for when diving into the world of heat treaters.

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Carli Kistler-Miller puts Miles Free in the interviewee chair to go in-depth on his navigation through the steel world to eventually become known as "The Steel Guy".

Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller dive into some more of the technical side of Precision Machining. In this episode they go over Sulfur and Manganese.

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Miles Free is joined by special guest Tanya DiSalvo of Criterion Tool to discuss her experiences on everything COVID-19 including testing positive for COVID and dealing with the aftermath. For the full conversation between Miles Free and Tanya DiSalvo please refer to the "Full Conversation: Tanya DiSalvo of Criterion Tool.

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Miles Free is joined by special guest Tanya DiSalvo of Criterion Tool to discuss the challenges of leadership, growing her leadership style, and lessons learned after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller review the 4 steps provided by the Federal Trade Commission that you should take if someone is filing a fraudulent unemployment claims in your name.

Show Notes

Join us as Miles Free answers a variety of questions! You never know what will be asked or what the answer may be! (Hint: you probably already guessed it, this one is all about steel)

Please send any questions or topics for Miles Free to answer to cmiller@pmpa.org and we will answer your questions on an upcoming episode of the Speaking of Precision: Mailbag Edition

Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller explore the acronym VUCA is and how it applies to the precision machining industry.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller explore what the meaning of sustainability really is and how it relates to precision machining and the commitments needed from you to succeed in this industry.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller dive into the technical side of Precision Machining. In this episode they dive into the six factors that can improve tool life in your shop.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss PMPA's latest article in the July's issue of Production Machining on Fixing American Manufacturing & Creating Value Within.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller extensively discuss the importance of the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and how it related to our industry and PMPA Members. Part one contains information on the NRLB and EPA sections of the agenda.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller extensively discuss the importance of the Federal Government's Spring 2020 Regulatory Agenda and how it related to our industry and PMPA Members. Part two contains information on the Department of Labor and OSHA sections of the agenda.

For Information on the NRLB and EPA sections of the agenda please refer to Part 1 of this podcast.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss PMPA's latest Business Trends report and what it means for manufacturing growth going forward.

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You may have not heard but there is a potential 100% duty on imported copper materials from Europe. Miles explains what we know and how to combat this impending tariff.

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Miles Free is joined by special guest Scott Wiltsie of Vanamatic Company to discuss his experiences at Vanamatic under the current COVID-19 challenges.

Join us as Miles Free answers a variety of questions! You never know what will be asked or what the answer may be!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the 5 advantages of cold drawn bars and Miles breaks all five down into detail.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss all the priorities of an OSHA Inspection including revised inspection practices and OSHA's new balanced enforcement approach.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the brand new OSHA guidance on everything related to cloth face coverings!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's warning for employers and everything you need to know about it.

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Join us as Miles Free answers a variety of questions! You never know what will be asked or what the answer may be!

Please send any questions or topics for Miles Free to answer to cmiller@pmpa.org and we will answer your questions on an upcoming episode of the Speaking of Precision: Mailbag Edition

Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss everything we know up to this point of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss how an emergency action plan could help your business when it comes to a sudden emergency and OSHA!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss how 3-S can help your shop during COVID-19 and beyond.

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You may have not heard but July 1st USMCA goes into effect. Miles explains what we know and what we don't know so far on this topic.

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Miles Free is joined by special guest Michael Devoss of Outokumpu Stainless Bar to discuss the new release of the 2nd edition of Outokumpu’s Machining Handbook.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the need to know information regarding the Paycheck Protection Plan that so many of our member shops are dealing with. This podcast was recorded on May 21, 2020 so please refer to our PMPA PPP Loan page for all updated information.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the 12 cardinal rules for shop safety. The Importance of safety is really the foundation of our work!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss advocacy and bottom line as it pertains to the sweeping changes around us.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the 4 Keys to Business Sustainability.

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Legacy Policies are Dead. Long Live the New Policies! Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the "new normal" as it relates to policies and communication changes around us.

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller share important considerations when deciding if face masks should be worn in our shops.

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PMPA Members have been working hard to make necessary ventilator parts in these times of crisis. How did this all come together? Miles Free explains the details on this weeks episode of Speaking of Precision: Monday With Miles!

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Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller go over some key topics pertaining to this new "working from home" thing that our country is dealing with!

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What is Machineability? Miles Free gives his take on what exactly that means!