The Precision Microcast is a podcast where Adam Demuth and Josh Hacko chat about all things precision. Adam runs his own business, Demuth Tool, leveraging his extensive experience as a toolmaker to make precision components for assorted industries. Josh is the Technical Director at Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker, and designs and makes internal mechanical watch components. Both of your hosts have a strong passion for precision, whether it be in manufacturing, metrology, design or in first principl ...
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Stronger: Learning to Live Free
Voice of the Middle Ground | Institutional Ministries | WELS Prison Ministry
Your church can do prison ministry. And yes, we can help you start. Join your hosts Phil Merten and Mark Wenzel of Institutional Ministries and Ruth Jefferson of Voice of the Middle Ground as they connect with you biweekly, walk through with you some examples of what prison ministry looks like in practice, offer encouragement to those who are learning to live free after incarceration and their families, and remind us of the grace, forgiveness, and love of God gives us all.
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18. NN1000 Mori Scribing machine, History of Citizen, Erowa and guilloche
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In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss an obscure 2010's Mori Seiki Diamond scribing machine, The industrialization of early 1900's Japan through Citizen, and their precision problems involving Erowa-based solutions and C axis guilloche.
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17. Zeiss, Optical profile grinders, Scribing and lapping
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In this episode Adam and Josh talk about the history of Zeiss. They explore the world of obscure grinding machines, and talk about the interesting manufacturing problems they've recently experienced.
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16. Ceramics, modern blanchard, grit grooves and unattended wire
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In this Episode Adam and Josh deepdive into the world of technical ceramics and their use within machine tools. Sodick is a main focus as they use technical ceramics within their EDM line of machines, as well as their high speed milling centres. The duo chat about some new releases from Okamoto as well as their precision problems.…
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In this episode of The Precision Microcast, Adam and Josh have their first guest/interview episode! Christian Wenzel, from Innolite GmbH. Based in Germany, Innolite produces ultra-precision diamond turning machines, and runs a contract manufacturing service for optical quality molds among many other demanding parts - all revolving around the field …
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The American Psychological Association defines exhibitionism, in part, as the disposition or tendency to draw attention to one’s self, particularly through conspicuous or attention-seeking behavior. It’s one thing when this kind of behavior is used to bring attention to one’s self. But what happens when we take this same kind of exhibitionist minds…
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Has the age of Google and ever-evolving technology done more to contribute to the struggles of returning citizens? Tune in with Ruth Jefferson, Phil Merten, Diamond Faucha, and Mark Wenzel as they talk about this and more in this episode of "Stronger: Learning to Live Free". Are you a returning citizen looking to start up a business or to get assis…
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Gossip & Story-Sharing: How to Navigate Them Both in the Context of Ministry
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Join Diamond Faucha, Pastor Phil Merten, Pastor Mark Wenzel, and Ruth Jefferson as they talk about gossip, the harms that it can do in terms of ministry, and how the Church can work together to create environments conducive to an ecosystem of love.By Voice of the Middle Ground | Institutional Ministries | Diamond Faucha
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Let's Talk About The Jury Selection Process
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Here, on "Stronger" our goal is to talk about the types of challenges that returning citizens and their families face. One challenge that might not come to mind so readily is the topic of jury selection. Join your hosts Ruth Jefferson, Phil Merten, and Mark Wenzel as they talk about racism as it relates to the jury selection process and its effect …
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Join Mark, Phil, and Ruth as they talk about opioids, returning citizens, and how we as the Church can reduce stigma surrounding these topics so that we're better equipped to walk with others who have these challenges as part of their stories.
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14. "The toolroom", Obscure Swiss Metrology and temperature management
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In this episode Adam and Josh discuss the "toolroom". A concept, or methodology rather than the place, or so they'd like to propose! Adam and Josh also talk about the obscure swiss metrology equipment that they find interesting, and extend some discussion into the use of aluminium in demanding applications.…
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Welcome to Stronger! Join us for this episode as we talk about connecting incarcerated people to Christian communities. As we talk about walking with returning citizens, one of the elements of this that can still raise questions is how do we walk with returning citizens before they return. In this episode, we'll be talking about technology's role a…
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Come and hang out with the hosts of Stronger as they talk about some of the things that have been on their hearts lately and look at current events through a Biblical lens all focused on the goal of helping us to better walk with returning citizens on their journey. If you want to see us do more episodes of Stronger Unscripted, or if you want to sh…
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Prison and poverty. This alliterative pair is a relationship that social workers and those passionate about social justice issues have often studied. But how are they related? And, how can understanding this also help us to walk with others? Join Ruth Jefferson, Phil Merten, and Chaplain Mark Wenzel as they talk about this and more from a Biblical …
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13. ASML, Micro HD and Optical measuring
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In this episode, listen to Adam and Josh shoot the breeze about mega chip fab machine tool manufacturer, ASML and both of their new workshop purchases.
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Our first episode of "Harmonize" was marked by all of the usual things you'd expect. Technical difficulties? Check. Awkward pauses in a couple of places? Check. And maybe a few things you wouldn't expect. But hey. Welcome to "Harmonize". We're glad you could join us!By Voice of the Middle Ground
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Fear has often been described as false expectations appearing real. This acronym is helpful because it can help us to see the distance that sometimes exists between expectations and reality. This idea might seem easy enough. But what happens when we take this conversation about expectations into the realm of prison ministry? And, how can the things…
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Round versus flat characters. This is one of those ideas you may not have thought about since your last English class. But there's something we can learn from even as we look into how to start or even improve in the way that we walk along with returning citizens in our churches. In literature, flat characters are unrealistic. They don't change over…
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Identity flows from relationships. This may be easy for us to understand when we look at the development of children. But this connection can be lost when we look at the lives of the formerly incarcerated and how relationships can lead to the types of rites of passage that can lead to cycles of death that can affect generations. Join your hosts Phi…
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Bigger: How the Transformative Message of the Cross Overshadows the Weight of the Past
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Criminal thinking. It's an idea that's been made popular by shows like Law & Order and Criminal Minds. But if our understanding of the term stays there, we'll miss out not only on a greater understanding of God's grace toward us. We'll also miss out on a greater understanding of how we can lovingly and with grace minister to those in our churches w…
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Institutionalization. Brittanica defines this term as "the process of developing or transforming rules and procedures that influence a set of human interactions". And, while it's one thing to look at this from an overarching systems perspective; it's another thing entirely to look at the role these systems play in the lives of the people living und…
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A Message to the Formerly Incarcerated
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Being able to serve others well starts with our realizing that we're daily being loved and served by God. Learning to live free after jail or prison also starts at this critical point. Join your hosts Mark Wenzel of Institutional Ministries and Ruth Jefferson of Voice of the Middle Ground as they talk about this point and discover for yourself how …
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Speaking of Sex – Addressing the Elephant in the Room
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Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains topics that may be sensitive for some audiences. Please take care of yourself when thinking about whether to listen. Listener discretion is advised. tw:sa You go to your mailbox and, in with other pieces of mail, you find a flyer letting you know that someone on the sex offender registry has moved into your…
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If you're someone who's getting out of jail or prison or are someone looking into how you or your church can get involved in jail or prison ministry, welcome to Stronger. The Stronger podcast/live stream that is.By Voice of the Middle Ground | Institutional Ministries
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12. Grinding Part 2, and Hauser Jig-Grinding
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In this episode Adam and Josh continue the conversation going from last episode about grinding, with some responses and discussion from some viewer questions! They also talk about a new hardmilling-capable jig grinder from Hauser.
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11: Laser turning, and a grinding overview
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In this episode, Adam and Josh talk about laser turning from a company called GFH, and begin a long discussion about grinding. Adam entertains all of Josh's questions, as both explore their new machines.
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10: History of Carbide, New Grinding machines, Sarix Micro EDM
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Adam and Josh are back from a very busy and eventful christmas break: marriage, new grinders arriving and being purchased and lots of parts through the door. In this episode they discuss Sarix Micro EDM, the history of carbide in cutting tools, as well as their new grinding machines and some precision problems. Enjoy listening to them chat! Show no…
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9: Origins of CNC, Hobbing machines and Precision problems!
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Another long hiatus! Josh is getting married, so life is getting hectic, but nothing stops precision chats! This week we are looking at the origins of CNC machines, micro gear hobbing and our precision problems- thanks for listening, we really appreciate all the feedback, chats and also the messages encouraging our return! We both love doing this, …
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8: Japanese grinding machines, books and optical setting.
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In this episode, Adam and Josh talk about their books on precision mechanics and design, comparing the two. Adam highlights 3 different Japanese grinding machine manufacturers. Josh talks about micrometers, and Adam discusses his underrated zero-setting method for a tricky part!
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7. Newbould, Swiss machines, and a return from a short break!
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After a short hiatus, Adam and Josh get together and talk about the Newbould indexer, small diameter Swiss lathes and their precision problems- Josh talks about Spring design and manufacture and Adam elaborates on his journey of making tightly toleranced ring-type/thin walled parts. Note: this episode was recorded around mid-August.…
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6: Linear transfer micro-machining, Precision screws, Height gauges and clockmaking.
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In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss transfer manufacturing, but focussing in on linear transfer, micro-machining. The Fleury Modulo is used in high volume watch production, where volume, speed, and accuracy are all required. Adam dives into the history of the precision screw, with some modern day comparisons between different types of screws, an…
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5: Electrochemical Machining, Diamond tooling and fixtures!
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In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about a very unique machining process, electrochemical machining, and it's strengths and applications, PCD and MCD tooling, and their experiences with some fixturing methods as well as how raw stock can play a part in the precision chain!
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4: 15um wire EDM and Watchmaking ruby bearings!
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In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about the Makino UPN-01 wire edm, ID lapping, manual grinding with tight tolerances, ID lapping and watchmaking ruby jewels/bearings!
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3: Early high-speed 5 axis milling machines and very accurate holes
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After a short delay since the last episode, Adam and Josh get together to discuss what is possibly one of the earliest high speed, 5 axis milling machines made by Moore, the FSP-300x. They also delve into their "precision problems", with a discussion about holes, how to accurately gauge them and the challenges associated with traditional methods of…
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