Published May 2021
By Miles Free III
OSHA Emphasis Programs, also called directions, directive or instructions, impact precision machining nationally and regionally. Miles has researched and listed the programs relevant to precision machining.
Published August 2021 By Miles Free III A program designed to help precision machining professionals elevate their experience and knowledge. Miles Free III, the man behind the program, shares what he hopes attendees will gain. VIEW ARTICLE
Published April 2011 By Miles Free III Ask PMPA members what they value about their PMPA membership and the first thing they are likely to tell you about is “Networking.” VIEW ARTICLE
Integrity. Motivation. Objectivity. Ability. Audacity.
Recorded: April 29, 2024 at National Technical Conference in Cincinnati, OH. Speaker: Anthony Longoria, Cox Manufacturing Who would benefit: setup, machinist, foreman, lead, operator, quality Experience track: Management Description This session is intended for shops/individuals interested in implementing basic lean principles, laying the groundwork for lean, with an emphasis on 5S. Attendees interested in changing…
As a Lab supervisor in a Metalurgical Lab, quality pictures through the microscope was all in a days work. Obtaining an appropriate sample. Sample prep. Using the tools at hand to create an appropriate image. It was easy to desire better tools, more powerful microscopes etc. But the proof of the image was more about…
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Errors of Commission vs. Omission Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley and David Wynn have a conversation on the constant quest to eliminate all errors, and how understanding what the error is helps us get at the root of the problem in our shops. Published October 27, 2025