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Ergonomic Arms for Data Center Manufacturing | FlexErgo

How FlexErgo Supports the Fabrication Floor Data centers aren’t built or run by big equipment alone. Somewhere in the process, a person is doing the

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FlexCNC for Data Center Manufacturing | Large Format CNC

Powering the Manufacturing Behind the Data Center Boom Data centers are going up faster than almost any other building type in the country right now.

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Flex Machine Tools Acquires TARUS, Expanding U.S. – Built Machine Tool Manufacturing

Flex Machine Tools has acquired TARUS, a 57-year-old machine tool manufacturer based in metropolitan Detroit. The acquisition became effective July 1. TARUS is one of

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Waterjet Cutting Inconel, Hastelloy, & Titanium | FlexJet

Can a Waterjet Cut Inconel, Hastelloy, and Titanium? Yes, and Here’s Why It Works Some materials give machine shops fits. Inconel 625, Haynes 230, Hastelloy

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FlexCNC 4th Axis: Machine Multi-Sided Parts in One Setup

Repositioning a part mid-job takes time and introduces risk. The FlexCNC 4th Axis eliminates that step. For shops machining multi-sided parts, this has traditionally meant

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How Elastostar Rubber Corporation Brought Tooling In-House with FlexJet Waterjet Cutting

Customer: Elastostar Rubber Corporation | Columbus, Ohio Industry: Custom Rubber Gaskets and Profiles Application: Waterjet cutting of rubber gaskets, custom die tooling, aerospace-grade profiles Machine:

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Machining The Big Stuff

This article originally appeared in TECHGEN Media and was written by Jimmy Myers. Meeting the demand for machining centers built for larger workpieces Fabricators have

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Renishaw Probing Package for the FlexCNC: Faster Setup, Less Scrap, and Confident Unattended Machining

On most CNC machines, the spindle sits idle far more than it should. The culprit is rarely a programming problem or a capacity issue. It’s

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Large Diameter Thread Forming in 4320 QT Steel:
A GH-60 Tap Test

A customer needed a reliable, repeatable tapping process for 7/8-10 form taps in hardened steel couplings. Here’s how we dialed it in, including a critical mid-test

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How the FlexJet Waterjet Cut 40 Steel Parts in 36 Minutes – Production Run Case Study

A company exploring waterjet cutting brought their parts to Flex Machine Tools with a challenge: could the FlexJet handle their production run? We cut 40

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How a Custom Ergonomic Lift Assist Solved a Heavy-Part Machine Tending Problem

Watch the FlexErgo Part Manipulator in Action: The challenge: An operator reaching into a machine at chest height, repeatedly handling parts up to 50 pounds

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How West Ohio Tool Cut Cycle Time & Increased Capacity

In modern machining environments, improving efficiency isn’t just about faster machines, it’s about optimizing the entire workflow. West Ohio Tool demonstrates how strategic use of

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A Complete Guide for Manufacturers

Capital equipment purchases don’t come with easy returns. A solid buying process protects your investment, your uptime, and your team. This guide covers 13 factors

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EXPANDING COMPETENCES // Texas fabricator incorporates abrasive waterjet machining to complement its plasma cutting capabilities

This article originally appeared in Modern Metals Magazine and was written by Alan Richter. March, 2026- CM Welding & Machine is not a typical job

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An Overview of Material Holding in Waterjet Cutting

High-Precision Cutting Results Only Occur When the Part Stays in Place This article originally appeared in The Fabricator and was written by Jason Stuffel, a

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Tapping Hardox 500 Tuf with the GH-60 Hydraulic
Tapping Arm

Tapping Hardox 500 Tuf: Real-World Test Results Tapping Hardox 500 Tuf is a challenge due to its extreme hardness and wear resistance. To evaluate performance

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Precision Hole Milling on 304 Stainless Pipe
with the FlexCNC

Machining holes in stainless steel pipe requires precision, stability, and repeatability, especially when working around a cylindrical surface. In this demo, the FlexCNC C-20-02 showcases

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Tapping 3″ NPT Threads with FlexArm

Tapping 3″ NPT Threads in Aluminum and Cast Iron Large NPT pipe threads require significant torque and control, especially when working with materials like cast

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Torque Reaction Arms for Ergonomic Fastening | FlexArm AR-40 & LR-40

FlexArm Torque Reaction Arms: Ergonomic Solutions for Safer, More Consistent Fastening Repetitive-torque fastening applications can take a serious toll on operators and production quality. Without

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All-Steel’s Experience With The FlexCNC

Addition of CNC Machining Center Results in Strategic Shift for Fab Shop This article originally appeared in Fabricating and Metalworking Magazine and was written by

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FlexArm S36 Tap Test for Stainless Steel Laser-Cut Parts

Stainless Steel Tap Test with the FlexArm S36 Tapping Arm In this tap test video, Max at Flex Arm demonstrates the FlexArm S36 tapping arm

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Waterjet Cutting: Frequently Asked Questions

Waterjet cutting has become one of the most versatile and reliable cutting technologies in modern manufacturing. From job shops to large production facilities, waterjets are

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Automated Robotic Tapping Cell Case Study
Flex Automation

Automated Robotic Tapping Cell Case Study: Optimizing Workforce with Flex Automation Manufacturers today are under constant pressure to do more with less. Less labor, less

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TE-CO Modernizes T-Nut Production with the FlexCNC

For nearly a century, TE-CO Workholding has been a trusted name in the machining industry. What started in the 1920s as a small line of

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Flexing Cutting Power

This article originally appeared in Fab Shop Magazine Direct and was written by Jimmy Myers, Senior Editor. At Strategic Thermal Labs (STL), a company that

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7 Industries You will find FlexArm Ergonomic Arms

FlexArm Ergonomic arms are designed for various roles to improve workplace safety and decrease costs. There are multiple variations of the ERGO line, which are

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The True Cost of Tapping: CNC vs. Hand Tapping vs. FlexArm

Is Your Tapping Method Wasting Time and Money? Tapping threads is a key step in manufacturing, but have you ever stopped to think about how

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How the FlexJet Improved CA Weld & Fab’s Operations

How C.A. Weld & Fab Used the FlexJet to Expand, Stand Out, and Secure Bigger Jobs In the small town of Greencamp, Ohio, home to

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FlexCNC: An Affordable Alternative to Tube Lasers

Tube lasers are powerful and efficient machines known for precise cutting of tubes and various long materials. However, their high price and specialization often make

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Waterjet Cutting Head Options

All FlexJet models come with a multitude of customizations, including the type of cutting head. The waterjet cutting head you choose can depend on many

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FlexCNC: An Affordable Alternative to Tube Lasers

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FlexCNC: An Affordable Alternative to Tube Lasers

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NO PAYMENT FOR 3 MONTHs

TERMS UP TO

8 YEARS

IGEMS Software Training: 2D Basics for FlexJet Waterjets

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TERMS UP TO

8 YEARS

What is a Beam Line?

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