Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA

PMPA 26 Aug 2021

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 99: Iron

Iron is, by mass, the most common element on Earth, right in front of oxygen, forming much of the Earth's outer and inner core

PMPA 9 Aug 2021

Mastery Program — Mastering our Craft

The program is 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.

PMPA 29 Jul 2021

Heads Up on Lead

The latest information on lead in precision machining workpieces and options as the supply chain becomes an issue.

PMPA 31 May 2021

Quality — A Better Definition for Manufacturing

Quality is a critical factor in manufacturing. Has the definition changed over the years?

PMPA 23 Apr 2021

OSHA Emphasis Programs — What is On Regulator’s Radar for Precision Machining

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.

PMPA 25 Mar 2021

What Makes a Production Machining Shop a Production Machining Shop?

A production machining shop is one that makes the things that give us the highest standard of living and safety, and quality of life.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 23 Feb 2021

Data-Driven Manufacturing — Profitability GPS

What data drives your shop? Here’s an unexpected look at the kinds of data that you ought to be using to make your shop the most competitive and sustainable that it can. Spoiler alert — no new sensors or IT technologies are required to get the payback from these data tools.

PMPA 2 Feb 2021

Cold Work: Work Hardening and Your Precision Machining Shop

The pros and cons of cold work, work hardening.

PMPA 11 Dec 2020

Precision Machining — What Has Changed Since COVID-19 Began?

Is new technology the change? The essential workers that have been making parts that make a difference are the real change — and it is a positive change that bodes well for manufacturing, workforce and our economy.

Basics 16 Nov 2020

Carbon. Carbon. Carbon. The Secret to Understanding Steel

In the real estate industry, the secret to understanding how any property transaction will be priced is “Location. Location. Location.” In order to understand steel, it is Carbon. Carbon. Carbon.