Speaking of Suppliers Podcast

Speaking of Suppliers Podcast

Get to know precision machining suppliers! Speaking of Suppliers is a brand new podcast where PMPA Technical Members are interviewed by PMPA Staff and share who they are, what they do and how they help the precision machining industry.

Episodes

July 10, 2024 37 mins

CMMC compliance is not just IT- it has broad Operational component as well. Listen as Lawrence Cruciana and Miles Free explore how this process will impact and change your practices across your shop.

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Interview with Denis Benetti and Ray Schnell of Valbruna Stainless Inc.

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August 9, 2023 44 mins

Miles speaks with Ryan Bavineau and John Henderson of Davenport Machine about dropping complex parts complete at lightening fast speeds.  Index times at .4 seconds saves literal hours of time over millions of pieces.  They also talk about their Hybrid machine that mixes cam and modern CNC technology.  Davenport keeps the benefits of cam while adding value with CNC controls to expand the capabilities of a Davenport machine even furt...

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Paul Van Metre from ProShop ERP joins us to explain how paperless can be a reality in our production shops and the role  your shop’s software architecture plays in the upcoming CMMC requirements.

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July 12, 2023 29 mins

Miles Free and Chip Libengood, Vice President of Sales for Aviva Metals discuss the importance of copper based alloy segregation to the infinite recyclability of copper.

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The origins of Swiss Machining in the US are not what you think. We look at it through the family history of Stefan Brusky, several PMPA member companies that were involved, then move into a look at Tornos’ role in that history and the latest technical developments available in Swiss machining today.

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Miles Free discusses culture with Laurent Cros of Boston Centerless a Shigeo Shingo Award winning company.  The discussions digs into how Boston Centerless uses BC vision to run their business.   The importance of internal customers in manufacturing.  Laurent ties culture back to quality in there BC system.  A great discussion about culture, grinding, processes, and much more.

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Interview with Derek Briggs of Tsugami America

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Interview with Jack Horner of Wieland Chase

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Interview with Jeff Reinert of Schutte USA

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Interview with Shannon Nelson of Firetrace International

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January 25, 2023 38 mins

Interview with Olaf Tessarzyk of JCOM Import

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Interview with Steven Baier of Haimer USA

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December 28, 2022 34 mins

Interview with Akshat Thirani of Amper Technologies, Inc.

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December 14, 2022 36 mins

Interview with Mike Grivna of R.D. Holder Co. Inc.

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Interview with Lloyd & Noah Graff of Graff - Pinkert

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Timestamps: 

1:00 – Advantages of having a family business/working with family 

7:00 – The team at Graff - Pinkert

11:00 – The history of Graff – Pinkert

20:00 – Keys to seeing hidden value in used equipment

28:00 – Having a unique look at who is coming into the machining business

34:00 - Graff – Pinkert’s content p...

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Interview with John Joseph of Datanomix

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Thread Rolling - Interview with CJWinter

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Interview with Dusty Alexander of Global Shop Solutions

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Interview with Martin Little of Concast Metal Products

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