PODCAST – Tool Grinders and Multi-Spindle All from One Company (Speaking of Suppliers)

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PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
Tool Grinders and Multi-Spindle All from One Company

Miles Free interviews Jeff Reinert of Schutte USA as they discuss Schutte’s machine tools, CNC grinding machines and using technology to maintain low cycle times, high productivity, and precision as the batch sizes we quote decrease in volume.

Published February 22, 2023

PODCAST – Central Bursts, Chevroning in Cold Drawn and Extruded Steels

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Central Bursts, Chevroning in Cold Drawn and Extruded Steels

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

Published February 20, 2023

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PODCAST – Starting A Quality System From Scratch

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PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Starting A Quality System From Scratch

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.

Published February 13, 2023

PODCAST – Leading Cause of Supply Chain Disruption is Factory Fires (Speaking of Suppliers)

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PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
Leading Cause of Supply Chain Disruption is Factory Fires

Miles Free, Shannon Nelson, and Trevor discuss how fire suppression systems can help you manage the risk of fire in your manufacturing operations.

Published February 8, 2023

PODCAST – Contrarian View of Secondary Operations

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Contrarian View of Secondary Operations

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.

Published February 6, 2023

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PODCAST – What is on Miles’ Agenda?

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PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

What is on Miles’ Agenda?

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!

Published January 30, 2023

PODCAST – From Box to Line Cleanliness Requirements (Speaking of Suppliers)

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PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
From Box to Line Cleanliness Requirements

Miles Free and Olaf Tessarzyk from JCOM Import have an in-depth discussion about the science of parts cleaning- examining soils, measurement of clean, solvents and cleaners, and technology.

Published January 25, 2023

PODCAST – Training is More than a Skills Upgrade

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PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Training is More than a Skills Upgrade

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

Published January 23, 2023

PODCAST – Interview with Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo of Technical Employment Training

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Interview with Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo of Technical Employment Training

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.

Published January 16, 2023

PODCAST – Maximize Your Metal Removal Rates and Pay for Your Tools (Speaking of Suppliers)

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PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
Maximize Your Metal Removal Rates and Pay for Your Tools

Miles Free interviews Steven Baier, VP of Sales of Haimer USA, highlighting the four critical aspects for workholding: Rigidity, Accuracy, Balance, and Security as well as the advantages of tool presetting and standard work to reduce set-up time.

Published January 11, 2023

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts: Tool Grinders and Multi-Spindle All from One Company

Miles Free interviews Jeff Reinert of Schutte USA as they discuss Schutte’s machine tools, CNC grinding machines and using technology to maintain low cycle times, high productivity, and precision as the batch sizes we quote decrease in volume.

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Central Bursts, Chevroning in Cold Drawn and Extruded Steels

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

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Starting A Quality System From Scratch

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.

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts: Leading Cause of Supply Chain Disruption is Factory Fires

Miles Free, Shannon Nelson, and Trevor discuss how fire suppression systems can help you manage the risk of fire in your manufacturing operations.

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Contrarian View of Secondary Operations

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.

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

What is on Miles’ Agenda?

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!

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts: From Box to Line Cleanliness Requirements

Miles Free and Olaf Tessarzyk from JCOM Import have an in-depth discussion about the science of parts cleaning- examining soils, measurement of clean, solvents and cleaners, and technology.

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Training is More than a Skills Upgrade

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

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Interview with Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo of Technical Employment Training

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.

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts: Maximize Your Metal Removal Rates and Pay for Your Tools

Miles Free interviews Steven Baier, VP of Sales of Haimer USA, highlighting the four critical aspects for workholding: Rigidity, Accuracy, Balance, and Security as well as the advantages of tool presetting and standard work to reduce set-up time.

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
Tool Grinders and Multi-Spindle All from One Company

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
Leading Cause of Supply Chain Disruption is Factory Fires

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
From Box to Line Cleanliness Requirements

PMPA Speaking of Suppliers Podcasts:
Maximize Your Metal Removal Rates and Pay for Your Tools