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The Precision 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 make precision components for assorted industries. Josh is the Technical Director at Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker, and designs and makes internal mechanical watch components. Both of your hosts have a strong passion for precision, whether it be in manufacturing, metrology, design or in first principles. This podcast is simply an exploration of that passion! You can find their respective Instagram pages, where both of them post about their precision pursuits, at: Adam - @adam_the_machinist Josh - @nicholashackowatch @nhmicro

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22. Seiko Instrument Inc, Japanese cylindrical grinders, Odd threads and life updates

2026/06/21

In this episode, Adam, Cyrus and Josh discuss the history behind SII, A plethora of JDM cylindrical grinders and their precision problems

21. Manufacturing in space, ASPE, Novel ultra precision grinding machines.

2025/03/19

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.

20. Home-made diamond turning lathe, Shibaura, and IMTS

2024/10/21

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.

19. NS Tool Tour, Precision workflows and sanity checks

2024/10/07

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.

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

2024/02/14

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.

17. Zeiss, Optical profile grinders, Scribing and lapping

2023/08/08

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.

16. Ceramics, modern blanchard, grit grooves and unattended wire

2023/05/22

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.

15. Christian Wenzel - Innolite

2022/07/27

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. They also run a contract manufacturing service for optical quality molds among many other demanding parts - all revolving around the field of diamond turning. Adam and Josh explore Innolite as a company and some of their technical advances in the world of ultra-precision machine tool building,

14. "The toolroom", Obscure Swiss Metrology and temperature management

2022/03/16

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.

13. ASML, Micro HD and Optical measuring

2021/11/21

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.

12. Grinding Part 2, and Hauser Jig-Grinding

2021/06/03

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.

11: Laser turning, and a grinding overview

2021/05/10

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.

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

2021/02/11

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 notes: https://www.sarix.com/en/3d-milling-en/ https://www.parkermajestic.com/ https://www.seedtec.com.tw/surface-grinder-full-auto-1-en

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

2020/12/22

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, and have some fun plans for the next year.

8: Japanese grinding machines, books and optical setting.

2020/10/29

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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4.9 out of 5

33 reviews

★★★★★

Grindsong 2022/04/05

Came for the tech, stayed for the grinding

Great discussions of various precision tools, technology, & techniques.

★★★★★

dmholcomb 2021/10/05

Informative Show

Great Podcast! I really liked the Grind Part 2 episode. It was very informative. I would recommend this show for any CNC machining fan. We recently m...

★★★★★

DLH Tennessee 2020/12/31

Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Machining!!!

This podcast is a must listen for anyone interested in the details of Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, & Machining. These guys breathe precision...

★★★★★

CleeDesigns 2020/05/25

Must listen!

If you don’t already follow Josh and Adam on their Instagram you are missing out. When it comes to skill and precision these 2 are some of the best, a...

★★★★★

vector29 (ekramer3) 2020/05/17

Excellent new series on high-precision machining and related topics.

Episode 1 introduces the two co-hosts who both have a passion for high-precision machining. Great addition to any instamachinist’s podcast listening q...

★★★★★

nickd627 2020/05/10

Awesome

Great first episode! Hope you guys stick with it. I’m excited to find out about a new machine every week!

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