Speaking of Precision Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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.  For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn Discuss Miles Free's recent sit down with Markus Horn on a recent trip to HORN Technology Days to discuss how a successful multi-generational business accounts for value. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail 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.  For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss what to look for and what might not be apparent on that candidate’s resume. Learn how to spot hidden talent when searching for new employees. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail 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? For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss Miles Free's manufacturing career, highlighting the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 5 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the important factors that go into choosing the right chipbreakers for your operation. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee in a continuous battle for skilled workers in our shops. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why it is important to understand ISO material groups to get proper match of tool and workpiece material. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 4 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free and David Wynn unexpectedly discuss tax cuts and regulatory actions before talking tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway. There is more to impact your shop in Washington DC than tariffs… For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail 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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail 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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail 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. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail The machinability of steel bars is determined by three primary factors. Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn review the factors and their impact on machining steel in our precision machining shops. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss why it is important to understand ISO material groups to get proper match of tool and workpiece material. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn discuss the value to honing and mastering to a craft and why it takes time and experience to achieve mastery. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 3 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss everything tariffs with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail 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!  Registration is currently open and seating is lim...

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn take a deep dive on the upcoming PMPA National Technical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio! Please visit pmpa.org/techconf for more details! For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 2 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts

Send us Fan Mail Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn are joined by Maya, Adria and Aaron Bagshaw of W.H. Bagshaw Co. Inc. who share a wide-ranging discussion about the opportunities and challenges of going to work in the Family business. For More Information Visit pmpa.org/podcasts