In manufacturing, productivity and efficiency are core concepts often misconstrued or used synonymously despite their importance to improving company throughput. Knowing the differences and intricacies
Waterjet cutting is a manufacturing process that uses highly pressurized water, sometimes with an abrasive, for an accelerated eroding process that can cut and shape
Is repetitive lifting causing backaches, fatigue, and injuries in your manufacturing facility? This can lead to a revolving door of employees, costing you time, money,
The FlexCNC is a highly automated functional machine that employs a vertical spindle and worktable orientation, allowing operations on a horizontal machining bed. The FlexCNC
Flex Machine Tools is excited to launch a new product that will revolutionize your workshop: the Flexible Tapping Center (FTC). This specialized machine is equipped
When selecting machinery for your company, deciding what tools will work best for your product can be overwhelming, and it can feel like a risk
Working with heavy tools like the Metabo KFM 16-15 Metal Beveling Tool can be physically demanding. Constant tool weight leads to fatigue, accidental drops, and
Active Alloys is a full-service steel fabrication shop in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in designing and fabricating architectural elements, machines, furniture, and vehicles. William Tellmann and
Safety is of the utmost importance when operating heavy machinery, especially when it comes to press brakes. The large, heavy parts involved, can easily cause
An end-user out of Indiana was interested in taking their tapping operations offline. They offer CNC services for customers in the automotive, heavy truck, and
If you can imagine it, a waterjet will cut it. Who uses a waterjet cutting system? Waterjets are one of the most versatile cutting machines
What is a Beam Drill Line? Beam drill lines are important tools in medium to large-sized structural fabrication shops. Beam drill lines accurately drill holes
Flex Machine Tools partners with Westway Machinery We are pleased to announce that Flex Machine Tools has entered into a distribution partnership with Westway Machinery. Westway
Waterjet or laser? Many modern manufacturers are facing unique challenges, including maintaining flexibility while keeping costs low. The waterjet and the laser are both capable
If you’re a fabricator new to CNC technology, you may be wondering where to start when purchasing the right machinery for your needs. Two popular
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. We had a customer looking for a torque reaction solution that could counterbalance
Torque Reaction Arms or assembly arms are commonly used in a variety of manufacturing environments. They take the tool weight and torque out of the operator’s
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. We had an end-user out of California interested in seeing if the FlexArm
Tangible Solutions out of Fairborn, Ohio recently contacted us wanting to see if a FlexArm could handle tapping their small parts. They make 3D-printed titanium
Tapping can be challenging and frustrating, especially when broken taps and damaged threads come into play, leading to lower productivity and increased costs. However, various
Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, RockRabbit Guitars manufactures premiere guitar parts made of titanium. One of these parts requires 18 threaded holes. Up until recently, the
An end user recently approached Flex facing a common challenge: tapping plasma cut holes in A36 Steel. This particular end user is a general fabrication
Brad Jacob, from the BasementShopGuy YouTube channel, tested the FlexArm tapping arm against the Bridgeport in a time comparison demonstration. He wanted to see if the addition of a
An end-user out of North Carolina was looking for a more efficient way to tap their parts. They wanted to see how the FlexArm could
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of the page. A customer from Trotwood, Ohio, needed to tap precise and consistent NPT threads
One of our distribution partners had an end-user that was interested in trying a FlexArm. The end-user, Magnum Precision Machines, is a job shop that
We had a customer send in some nuts for us to tap, so we put the GH-60 Hydraulic FlexArm tapping solution to the test.
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of the page. An end-user reached out to us looking for a better tapping solution to
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of the page. Here is an example of a very simple torque reaction solution. A customer
“We use the FlexCNC for two very specific uses, one of which we had an old machine for and another that we use to do by hand.
