13. ASML, Micro HD and Optical measuring

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.