Best Precision Machined Components Podcasts (2025)

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Cracking the CMMC 2.0 Code with Darren Gallop 58:10

5d ago58:10

58:10

What does it mean to be CMMC 2.0 Compliant? Why does it matter, and how do manufacturers tackle it without getting lost in the weeds? Greg interviews Darren Gallop, CEO and founder of Carbide Secure, to cut through the noise on CMMC 2.0 and why starting with a self-assessment is step one. He digs into the certification process, budgeting, and tools…

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From Homemade Furniture to Operational Excellence with Rebekah Collogan 37:17

1M ago37:17

37:17

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we’re excited to welcome Rebekah Collogan, a seasoned operations leader with years of experience in optimizing production, scaling teams, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. Rebekah shares her journey into manufacturing, her challenges in streamlining operations, and her strategies for b…

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21. Manufacturing in space, ASPE, Novel ultra precision grinding machines. 1:00:41

1M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

In this episode Cyrus joins Adam and Josh once again to become a permanent fixture of the pod- discussing his recent trip to ASPE, a deep dive in an obscure and novel grinding machine from Fives/Cranfield. Adam talks about his interest in in-space manufacturing, and the triplet talk through their precision problems.…

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Showing Up & Second Chances with Kody Guidry 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

From a part-time job in college to becoming an equity partner in a thriving machine shop, Kody Guidry's journey is anything but conventional. In this episode, we explore how Coastal Machine is scaling operations into defense, aerospace, oil & gas, why Kody supports hiring and training inexperienced talent instead of pursuing seasoned machinists, an…

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Are You Up for the Fight? with Bob McGregor 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Bob McGregor, President of Neo Industries, shares his journey of turning around a micro-machining company in Colleyville, TX. When Bob purchased the struggling business, he had to navigate financial setbacks and make strategic decisions, including firing unprofitable customers and even sending apology fru…

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Best of 2024 with Greg McHale 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

In this special year-end episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we reflect on the fantastic guests we’ve had on the show in 2024 and recap some of their best moments. This episode recaps insightful discussions with shop leaders and industry pioneers who have shared their experiences, challenges, and wisdom with Greg McHale. Join Greg as he revisits co…

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It Always Starts with a Broom and a Bridgeport with Randal Leach 35:38

5M ago35:38

35:38

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Greg welcomes Randal Leach, Operations Manager at Ricaurte Precision, to discuss his journey into manufacturing, which didn’t start with love, but his frustrations turned into opportunity when he realized how much better manufacturing processes and work experiences could be with the right culture and tech…

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Evolving With Your Customers Across Multiple Generations with Adam Gordon 33:09

6M ago33:09

33:09

Adam Gordon is a second-generation leader at Tendon Manufacturing. The sheet metal and fabrication shop, Based in the Cleveland suburb of Warrensville Heights, was co-founded in 1988 by Michael Gordon Sr. and Greg Tench. Both are still very much involved; today, it’s a family affair. Greg’s son heads up programming/engineering, and Adam heads up Op…

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20. Home-made diamond turning lathe, Shibaura, and IMTS 1:09:27

6M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

In Episode 20, Adam and Josh welcome Cyrus Lloyd onto the podcast. Cyrus is a mechanical engineer focusing in precision manufacturing fields. They learn more about his previous and future projects. The trio chat about their key takeaways from IMTS, a fascinating Japanese MTB, and their precision problems.…

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19. NS Tool Tour, Precision workflows and sanity checks 48:37

7M ago48:37

48:37

In this podcast, Josh recounts his recent trip to the NS tool factory in Sendai, Japan. The foreign correspondent report includes a recap of the endmill manufacturing workflow and comments on how the process informs the usage of the specialised tools. Adam and Josh discuss their precision problems.

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Twisted Roads Make Better Stories with Tony Gunn 49:01

7M ago49:01

49:01

We’ve all heard of him, and you’ve seen him everywhere with his red microphone as he visits manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, but now you’ll get to REALLY know him on this podcast episode! America’s Manufacturing MC, Tony Gunn, shares how his internal optimism comes from many failures in life. Tony started from very humble beginnings and almos…

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What It Takes to Build a Business with Your Name on the Door with Rob Caron 40:21

9M ago40:21

40:21

On this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, Greg McHale interviews Rob Caron of Caron Engineering, a true pioneer and the recipient of the 2024 M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal from ASME/SME. Rob shares his journey from unexpectedly finding himself jobless to building a company known for its groundbreaking innovations in advanced sensor and m…

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Humility, Curiosity, and Impatience - The Key Ingredients of Entrepreneurship with Gus Guttierez 50:34

10M ago50:34

50:34

In this episode, Gustavo (Gus) Gutierrez, owner of GC Machining Solutions, takes us through his incredible journey from a 15-year-old who traded coffee for training at his first manufacturing job, to buying his own shop. Gus doesn't shy away from doing the "hard stuff", including moving a shop, implementing an ERP, and is currently managing a shift…

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Making Things Happen with Eric Van Orden 56:00

1y ago56:00

56:00

In this episode, Gustavo (Gus) Gutierrez, owner of GC Machining Solutions, takes us through his incredible journey from a 15-year-old who traded coffee for training at his first manufacturing job, to buying his own shop. Gus doesn't shy away from doing the "hard stuff", including moving a shop, implementing an ERP, and is currently managing a shift…

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If It Wasn’t For A Car Magazine…with Paul Van Metre 53:45

1y ago53:45

53:45

Paul Van Metre is the co-founder of ProShop ERP and a true Manufacturing Maverick. Listen in as he talks with Greg McHale about some of the serendipitous moments that completely changed the course of his life and fueled his passion for manufacturing. Some examples include how his Mom saving a car magazine got him into machining, how a random lab pa…

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Don’t Tell Me No - Tell Me How with Mike Payne 59:16

1y ago59:16

59:16

Greg McHale sits down to talk with Mike Payne, Owner of Hill Manufacturing about his unconventional path to becoming a shop owner. Mike was actually helping the previous owner look for a buyer when he decided to make an offer himself. After 25 years in software and private equity, Mike realized that he really liked the can-do attitude and willingne…

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18. NN1000 Mori Scribing machine, History of Citizen, Erowa and guilloche 43:31

1y ago43:31

43:31

In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss an obscure 2010's Mori Seiki Diamond scribing machine, The industrialization of early 1900's Japan through Citizen, and their precision problems involving Erowa-based solutions and C axis guilloche.

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From Hog Shed to Top Shop—The Evolution of a Family Business with Kylan Hastreiter 42:26

1y ago42:26

42:26

Greg McHale interviews Kylan Hastreiter, Vice President of Hastreiter Industries, located in Marshfield, WI. Kylan’s parents started the shop in the late 1980s in a hog shed with one Makino LeBlond lathe. Today, they specialize in complex parts for the aerospace industry and are a driving force in introducing young people in Wisconsin to manufactur…

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The Best Advice to Grow Your Business 23:06

1+ y ago23:06

23:06

We launched Manufacturing Mavericks in Late 2023 to tell the stories of people who aren’t afraid to shake things up and stand out from the crowd. We’ve had three fabulous guests so far with many more in the pipeline for 2024: Hernan Ricaurte, President of Ricaurte Precision Inc. Jack Russel, President of ROLAR Products Dave Capkovitz, Principal / O…

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Is Your Shop in No Man’s Land? with Dave Capkovitz 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

Serial entrepreneur Dave Capkovitz, of EBITDA Growth Systems, shares how his experiences have shaped how his company helps out manufacturers who fall into the “no man’s land” ($1-$30 million in revenue). He outlines the process his company has developed that guarantees they will double a shop’s valuation in three years. Dave attributes their tremen…

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Staying Competitive in a Very Competitive Market with Hernan Ricuarte 32:55

1+ y ago32:55

32:55

Greg McHale interviews Hernan Ricaurte, President of Ricaurte Precision, on how he went from wanting nothing to do with his Dad’s shop to taking it over and growing it in a very competitive area (southern California) serving extremely competitive markets (aerospace, defense, and medical devices). Hernan also talks about the state of precision machi…

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Entrepreneurship is Never a Straight Line with Jack Russell 1:04:03

1+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Greg McHale, the CEO of Datanomix, kicks off the first episode of Manufacturing Mavericks by interviewing Rolar Products CEO Jack Russell. Jack shares his unconventional path from a kid in Muskegon tinkering on a homemade mini bike to buying a 3-person machine shop with his 401k. Jack talks about the importance of creating a great company culture, …

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Introducing Manufacturing Mavericks 1:00

1+ y ago1:00

1:00

At Datanomix, we've had the good fortune of visiting hundreds of shops all over the country where we've met some of the most innovative, resilient, and driven leaders in American manufacturing. Manufacturing Mavericks is our way of showcasing these amazing people and how they're improving processes, applying technology, and aligning their company c…

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17. Zeiss, Optical profile grinders, Scribing and lapping 56:49

1+ y ago56:49

56:49

In this episode Adam and Josh talk about the history of Zeiss. They explore the world of obscure grinding machines, and talk about the interesting manufacturing problems they've recently experienced.

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16. Ceramics, modern blanchard, grit grooves and unattended wire 43:51

2y ago43:51

43:51

In this Episode Adam and Josh deepdive into the world of technical ceramics and their use within machine tools. Sodick is a main focus as they use technical ceramics within their EDM line of machines, as well as their high speed milling centres. The duo chat about some new releases from Okamoto as well as their precision problems.…

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15. Christian Wenzel - Innolite 1:24:12

3y ago1:24:12

1:24:12

In this episode of The Precision Microcast, Adam and Josh have their first guest/interview episode! Christian Wenzel, from Innolite GmbH. Based in Germany, Innolite produces ultra-precision diamond turning machines, and runs a contract manufacturing service for optical quality molds among many other demanding parts - all revolving around the field …

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14. "The toolroom", Obscure Swiss Metrology and temperature management 1:16:24

3y ago1:16:24

1:16:24

In this episode Adam and Josh discuss the "toolroom". A concept, or methodology rather than the place, or so they'd like to propose! Adam and Josh also talk about the obscure swiss metrology equipment that they find interesting, and extend some discussion into the use of aluminium in demanding applications.…

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13. ASML, Micro HD and Optical measuring 1:10:02

3+ y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

In this episode, listen to Adam and Josh shoot the breeze about mega chip fab machine tool manufacturer, ASML and both of their new workshop purchases.

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12. Grinding Part 2, and Hauser Jig-Grinding 49:35

4y ago49:35

49:35

In this episode Adam and Josh continue the conversation going from last episode about grinding, with some responses and discussion from some viewer questions! They also talk about a new hardmilling-capable jig grinder from Hauser.

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11: Laser turning, and a grinding overview 1:21:39

4y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

In this episode, Adam and Josh talk about laser turning from a company called GFH, and begin a long discussion about grinding. Adam entertains all of Josh's questions, as both explore their new machines.

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10: History of Carbide, New Grinding machines, Sarix Micro EDM 57:09

4y ago57:09

57:09

Adam and Josh are back from a very busy and eventful christmas break: marriage, new grinders arriving and being purchased and lots of parts through the door. In this episode they discuss Sarix Micro EDM, the history of carbide in cutting tools, as well as their new grinding machines and some precision problems. Enjoy listening to them chat! Show no…

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9: Origins of CNC, Hobbing machines and Precision problems! 1:06:48

4+ y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Another long hiatus! Josh is getting married, so life is getting hectic, but nothing stops precision chats! This week we are looking at the origins of CNC machines, micro gear hobbing and our precision problems- thanks for listening, we really appreciate all the feedback, chats and also the messages encouraging our return! We both love doing this, …

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8: Japanese grinding machines, books and optical setting. 1:01:22

4+ y ago1:01:22

1:01:22

In this episode, Adam and Josh talk about their books on precision mechanics and design, comparing the two. Adam highlights 3 different Japanese grinding machine manufacturers. Josh talks about micrometers, and Adam discusses his underrated zero-setting method for a tricky part!

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7. Newbould, Swiss machines, and a return from a short break! 0:30

4+ y ago0:30

0:30

After a short hiatus, Adam and Josh get together and talk about the Newbould indexer, small diameter Swiss lathes and their precision problems- Josh talks about Spring design and manufacture and Adam elaborates on his journey of making tightly toleranced ring-type/thin walled parts. Note: this episode was recorded around mid-August.…

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6: Linear transfer micro-machining, Precision screws, Height gauges and clockmaking. 50:58

4+ y ago50:58

50:58

In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss transfer manufacturing, but focussing in on linear transfer, micro-machining. The Fleury Modulo is used in high volume watch production, where volume, speed, and accuracy are all required. Adam dives into the history of the precision screw, with some modern day comparisons between different types of screws, an…

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