Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review the recent 2024 PMPA National Technical Conference in Cincinatti, Ohio and the positivity it showed us about precision machining! For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn dive into why its important to have a shop visitor checklist for the inevitable visits to our precision machining shops. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review ten important things to know for performers go into their CNC Machinist position to ensure longevity in a career in precision machining! For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss all the factors that can change the microstructure of the metals in our precision machining shops. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the PMPA March 2024 Business Trends Report and examine the historical context to see what’s behind the data and what it could mean going forward. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review how your quality systems scope minimizes risks in your shop as well as describes what you do. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the human aspects of sales as well as how building strong relationships can help our shops in the long run. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about 7 little-known regulations that have a massive effect on our shops. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn reveal who should be the best trainer in your shop. It’s probably not your expert. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the nuances in leaded steel while coming up with the answer to the age old question, Is There Lead in Steel? For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn talk about why delegation is key to leadership and how it can positively impact our performers. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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!By Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what it takes to create and implement a strategic plan. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss how the values and culture determine how do we know what to do next? For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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! For More information on Management Update Conference visit www.pmpa.org/update For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts…

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn explore the crucial role of goal setting and execution in precision machining shops. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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! For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss how new thinking on continuous improvement can shape the future of our precision machining shops. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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! For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcasts…

Miles Free challenges Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn to determine the contradicting nature of precision machining. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the many ways you can find savings by identifying waste around your precision machining shops. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn take a deep dive into milling and turning for our precision machining shops. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Interview with Denis Benetti and Ray Schnell of Valbruna Stainless Inc. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy PMPA

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn dive into how company culture sets our precision machining shops apart from the rest. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free reflects on lessons learned over 50 years in manufacturing with Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the importance of comfortability when it comes to performance in our precision machining shops apart. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss why e-mobility presents a significant opportunity for innovation and growth going forward. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles speaks with Ryan Bavineau and John Henderson of Davenport Machine about dropping complex parts complete at lightening fast speeds. Index times at .4 seconds saves literal hours of time over millions of pieces. They also talk about their Hybrid machine that mixes cam and modern CNC technology. Davenport keeps the benefits of cam while adding v…

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. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss a dozen indicators for shop safety and hazard recognition during production. For More Information visit www.pmpa.org/podcastsBy Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller