The Precision MicroCast
Episodes
22. Seiko Instrument Inc, Japanese cylindrical grinders, Odd threads and a life update
21 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
20. Home-made diamond turning lathe, Shibaura, and IMTS
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20, Adam and Josh welcome Cyrus Lloyd onto the podcast. Cyrus is a mechanical engineer focusing in precision manufacturing fields. They lea...
19. NS Tool Tour, Precision workflows and sanity checks
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 endmi...
18. NN1000 Mori Scribing machine, History of Citizen, Erowa and guilloche
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss an obscure 2010's Mori Seiki Diamond scribing machine, The industrialization of early 1900's Japan through Citi...
17. Zeiss, Optical profile grinders, Scribing and lapping
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 man...
16. Ceramics, modern blanchard, grit grooves and unattended wire
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tec...
15. Christian Wenzel - Innolite
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Precision Microcast, Adam and Josh have their first guest/interview episode! Christian Wenzel, from Innolite GmbH. Based in Ger...
14. "The toolroom", Obscure Swiss Metrology and temperature management
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
13. ASML, Micro HD and Optical measuring
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Adam and Josh continue the conversation going from last episode about grinding, with some responses and discussion from some viewer qu...
11: Laser turning, and a grinding overview
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
10: History of Carbide, New Grinding machines, Sarix Micro EDM
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
9: Origins of CNC, Hobbing machines and Precision problems!
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
8: Japanese grinding machines, books and optical setting.
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Josh talk about their books on precision mechanics and design, comparing the two. Adam highlights 3 different Japanese grind...
7. Newbould, Swiss machines, and a return from a short break!
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a short hiatus, Adam and Josh get together and talk about the Newbould indexer, small diameter Swiss lathes and their precision problems- Josh t...
6: Linear transfer micro-machining, Precision screws, Height gauges and clockmaking.
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss transfer manufacturing, but focussing in on linear transfer, micro-machining. The Fleury Modulo is used in high...
5: Electrochemical Machining, Diamond tooling and fixtures!
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about a very unique machining process, electrochemical machining, and it's strengths and applications, PCD and MCD...
4: 15um wire EDM and Watchmaking ruby bearings!
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about the Makino UPN-01 wire edm, ID lapping, manual grinding with tight tolerances, ID lapping and watchmaking ru...
3: Early high-speed 5 axis milling machines and very accurate holes
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 milling mach...
2: Obscure machines, Precision Problems and Fascinating History
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about the Citizen VC03, tackling difficult materials, and design challenges, as well as the history of what may be...
1: Introductions and Lasers
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam and Josh introduce themselves, they talk lasers, fixtures, toolmaking, metrology, and more!