Speaking of Precision Podcast

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa Jr. and David Wynn discuss tolerances in precision machining and why understanding what a print is really asking for can make a big difference in how a part is manufactured, measured and ultimately delivered to the customer.

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Data centers power our increasingly digital world, but the headlines don’t always tell the full story. In this episode, Carli Kistler-Miller, David Wynn and Harry Centa Jr are joined by special guest Michael Vay from Kirk Precision as they separate fact from fiction and explore their real impact on communities, infrastructure, jobs, and precision machining.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the role scrap plays in the precision machining process and why it deserves more attention than simply what ends up in the scrap bin. They explore the operational and financial impact of scrap, along with ways shops can better understand, manage, and reduce it.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa Jr. and David Wynn discuss sales in the precision machining industry and what it takes to build strong, lasting customer relationships. From understanding customer needs to communicating your shop’s value, they explore how a thoughtful approach to sales can help create better partnerships and stronger business opportunities.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Joe Jackson and David Wynn discuss two upcoming opportunities for PMPA members in Chicago, Illinois this fall, the Mastery Program and Better Together Leadership Forum. They preview what attendees can expect from the immersive Mastery Program experience on October 20–21, 2026, followed by the Better Together Leadership Forum on October 22–23, 2026, where members will come together to focus on leadership, AI and collaboration.

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Carli Kistler-Miller, Harry Centa Jr. and David Wynn discuss how tooling geometry supports the predictable chip control and tool wear needed for reliable unattended production. They explore why precision machining shops may need to look beyond the fastest cycle time and optimize their tooling and processes for consistency, machine utilization and the greatest number of good parts over time.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss the role of G-code and macros in CNC machining, exploring how programmers and machinists can use them to make machining processes more efficient, consistent and adaptable and how a better understanding of CNC programming and the thoughtful use of macros can simplify operations in our precision machining shop.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn discuss how manufacturers can move beyond simply implementing 5S and create the habits needed to sustain it over time. They explore the importance of leadership support, employee ownership, consistent standards and regular follow through that is critical to maintaining an organized, efficient and safer precision machining shop.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn break down the essential terminology, measurements and methods involved in producing quality threads. They explores the common challenges of threading encountered during production in our precision machining shops.

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Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn are joined by Kirk Precision's Michael Vay for a practical discussion of how cloud technology applies to precision manufacturing shops. They distinguish cloud storage from cloud computing, explore benefits such as remote file access, scalable processing and reduced IT maintenance, and examine concerns including data ownership, cybersecurity, internet outages, compliance and recurring subscription costs.

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