Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities
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.
Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups – Non-ferrous
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.
Talking Business Part 4 with Special Guest John Detterbeck
Miles Free 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.
What’s Going On In Washington D.C. with Omar Nashashibi of Inside Beltway
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…
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.
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.
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.
Three Key Factors to Understanding the Machinability of Carbon and Alloy Steel
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.
Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups – Cast Iron
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.
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.
