21. Manufacturing in space, ASPE, Novel ultra precision grinding machines.
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 di...
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The Precision MicroCast
The Microcast is a podcast where Adam Demuth and Josh Hacko chat about all things precision. Adam runs his own business, Demuth Tool, leveraging his extensive experience as a toolmaker to ma...
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20 of 21 episodes20. Home-made diamond turning lathe, Shibaura, and IMTS
In Episode 20, Adam and Josh welcome Cyrus Lloyd onto the podcast. Cyrus is a mechanical engineer focusing in precision manufacturing fields...
19. NS Tool Tour, Precision workflows and sanity checks
In this podcast, Josh recounts his recent trip to the NS tool factory in Sendai, Japan. The foreign correspondent report includes a recap of...
18. NN1000 Mori Scribing machine, History of Citizen, Erowa and guilloche
In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss an obscure 2010's Mori Seiki Diamond scribing machine, The industrialization of early 1900's Japan th...
17. Zeiss, Optical profile grinders, Scribing and lapping
In this episode Adam and Josh talk about the history of Zeiss. They explore the world of obscure grinding machines, and talk about the inter...
16. Ceramics, modern blanchard, grit grooves and unattended wire
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 th...
15. Christian Wenzel - Innolite
In this episode of The Precision Microcast, Adam and Josh have their first guest/interview episode! Christian Wenzel, from Innolite GmbH. Ba...
14. "The toolroom", Obscure Swiss Metrology and temperature management
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 an...
13. ASML, Micro HD and Optical measuring
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...
12. Grinding Part 2, and Hauser Jig-Grinding
In this episode Adam and Josh continue the conversation going from last episode about grinding, with some responses and discussion from some...
11: Laser turning, and a grinding overview
In this episode, Adam and Josh talk about laser turning from a company called GFH, and begin a long discussion about grinding. Adam entertai...
10: History of Carbide, New Grinding machines, Sarix Micro EDM
Adam and Josh are back from a very busy and eventful christmas break: marriage, new grinders arriving and being purchased and lots of parts...
9: Origins of CNC, Hobbing machines and Precision problems!
Another long hiatus! Josh is getting married, so life is getting hectic, but nothing stops precision chats! This week we are looking at the...
8: Japanese grinding machines, books and optical setting.
In this episode, Adam and Josh talk about their books on precision mechanics and design, comparing the two. Adam highlights 3 different Japa...
7. Newbould, Swiss machines, and a return from a short break!
After a short hiatus, Adam and Josh get together and talk about the Newbould indexer, small diameter Swiss lathes and their precision proble...
6: Linear transfer micro-machining, Precision screws, Height gauges and clockmaking.
In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss transfer manufacturing, but focussing in on linear transfer, micro-machining. The Fleury Modulo is us...
5: Electrochemical Machining, Diamond tooling and fixtures!
In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about a very unique machining process, electrochemical machining, and it's strengths and applications, P...
4: 15um wire EDM and Watchmaking ruby bearings!
In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about the Makino UPN-01 wire edm, ID lapping, manual grinding with tight tolerances, ID lapping and watc...
3: Early high-speed 5 axis milling machines and very accurate holes
After a short delay since the last episode, Adam and Josh get together to discuss what is possibly one of the earliest high speed, 5 axis mi...
2: Obscure machines, Precision Problems and Fascinating History
In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about the Citizen VC03, tackling difficult materials, and design challenges, as well as the history of w...