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Hosted by Joshua Hacko · technology · EN · 22 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
The Precision MicroCast is hosted by Joshua Hacko. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "22. Seiko Instrument Inc, Japanese cylindrical grinders, Odd threads and a life update" (21 June 2026, 79 minutes), "21. Manufacturing in space, ASPE, Novel ultra precision grinding machines." (19 March 2025, 61 minutes), and "20. Home-made diamond turning lathe, Shibaura, and IMTS" (21 October 2024, 69 minutes).
The Precision MicroCast publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for The Precision MicroCast is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Precision MicroCast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Precision MicroCast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Precision MicroCast are Machine Shops & Fasteners and Measuring, Navigation & Medical Instruments. The Precision MicroCast has a technology audience.
Joshua Hacko hosts The Precision MicroCast, a technology show with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #22
In this episode, Adam, Cyrus and Josh discuss the history behind SII, A plethora of JDM cylindrical grinders and their precision problems
Episode #21
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...
Episode #20
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...
Episode #19
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...
Episode #18
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...
Episode #17
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.
Episode #16
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...
Episode #15
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, and...
Episode #14
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...
Episode #13
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.
Episode #12
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...
Episode #11
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.
Episode #10
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...
Episode #9
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...
Episode #8
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...
Episode #7
After a short hiatus, Adam and Josh get together and talk about the Newbould indexer, small diameter Swiss lathes and their precision problems- Josh talks about Spring design and manufacture and Adam elaborates on his...
Episode #6
In this episode, Adam and Josh discuss transfer manufacturing, but focussing in on linear transfer, micro-machining. The Fleury Modulo is used in high volume watch production, where volume, speed, and accuracy are all...
Episode #5
In this episode, Adam and Josh chat about a very unique machining process, electrochemical machining, and it's strengths and applications, PCD and MCD tooling, and their experiences with some fixturing methods as well...
Episode #4
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 ruby jewels/bearings!
Episode #3
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 machines made by Moore, the FSP-300x. They also delve into their...
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