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Flex Machine Tools Launches the new Flexible Tapping Center

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

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Who Uses Waterjet Cutting Systems?

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

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What is a Beam Drill Line?

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

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Westway Machinery to Represent FlexCNC & FlexBeam in Canadian Markets

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

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Waterjet Cutting Vs. Laser

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

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Vertical Machining Center Vs CNC Router

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

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Sentry Equipment Testimonial

“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.

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R&B Wagner Inc. Testimonial

“As a manufacturer of architectural railing systems and components, R&B Wagner, Inc. is always looking for the best way to fixture and machine long lengths

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Problems with CNC Machining

CNC machinery can have problems arise, and some of these problems are more common than others. When these problems occur, FlexCare+ steps in to get them resolved

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Misconceptions of Manufacturing

Today, US manufacturing is widely misunderstood, especially among young people. Manufacturing remains central in the world economy yet is seen as an outdated and dying

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Manufacturing Showcase: Flex Machine Tools

Richard Kennedy launched Midwest Specialties, Inc., in 1971 as a government contracting manufacturing business. He designed and built a tapping arm to increase speed and

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Machine Parts Faster: Using Pendulum Mode to Eliminate Spindle Downtime

Eliminating Spindle Downtime Imagine being able to machine a bunch of different parts in one machining center without ever stopping the spindle. I know what

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Large Machining Centers for Fabricators

MACHINING CENTERS FOR FABRICATORS CNC Machining Centers are the shop workhorse that can handle some of the most challenging parts faster. Fab shops with CNC

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John Saunders (“NYC CNC”)

John Saunders, a.k.a. “NYC CNC,” is the guest for this week’s episode of Fireside Chats. During this interview, we discuss a variety of different topics,

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Increased Efficiency Brings Repeat Customers for H & H Metals

WATCH FULL CUSTOMER STORY BELOW In the fabrication industry, staying ahead of your competitors is always crucial. With continued technological advancements, businesses need a well-rounded

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Improve Cycle Times by Choosing the Right Drill for the Application

Watch the video of this time study at the bottom of the page Using a CNC Machining Center to drill is safer, faster, and more

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How to Tap Fabricated Holes?

The Challenge of Tapping Holes Created by Laser, Plasma, and Waterjet Cutting Machines If you work in a fabrication shop, you are probably familiar with

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How to Increase Throughput by 300% or More with FlexCNC and Allied Tooling

Throughput is the number one metric for assessing the quality of a production line, and increasing throughput on a CNC means increased profitability. Flex Machine

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How Manufacturers Can Market Their Business

What’s your why? What’s your strategy? These are two key questions you should be asking yourself when marketing in the manufacturing industry. Too many people

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Gladwin Machinery to Represent FlexJet Waterjet

Flex Machine Tools is happy to announce Gladwin Machinery as the newest distributor of the FlexJet Waterjet. Gladwin has been a strong partner for Flex since 2019,

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From Manual Machinist to CNC Machinist

Learning the Basics of CNC Machining CNC machining can be intimidating. Especially for people who’ve been doing manual machining for years. Understanding the G-code and

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FlexCNC Training Testimonial

Fabricators looking for a way to increase efficiency and speed up operations can achieve this with the FlexCNC. The long bed allows for the machining

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FlexCNC Time Analysis – Milling Hardened Grinder Blade

Shops are always on the lookout for ways to continually improve the way they operate. Decreasing cycle times and scrap rates can help save costs

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FlexCNC Daily Maintenance Tips

The machines you use to run your business must be kept in good working condition. Failure to do so could end up costing you in

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Flex Machine Tools Partners With Landmark Solutions

We are happy to announce Landmark Solutions as the newest distributor of FlexCNC and FlexBeam in the West. Landmark is based out of Orange County, California, with coverage throughout

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Flex Machine Tools Partners with IGEMS to Elevate Waterjet Cutting Technology in North America

FlexJet powered by IGEMS CNC and CAD/CAM software is a collaboration between Ohio-based Flex Machine Tools and IGEMS of Sweden. The FlexJet will be integrated with the

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Flex Machine Tools Launches New FlexJet FLX Waterjet Cutting System

Flex Machine Tools is excited to announce the launch of its newest waterjet cutting system, the FlexJet FLX. This innovative machine is designed to meet the

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Flex & Friends: Abom79 and Allied Machine & Engineering

FLEX MACHINE TOOLS IS TEAMING UP WITH ABOM79 AND ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING FOR AN INTERACTIVE LIVE STREAM DEMO. Watch as we drill 4” deep

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Five things you should know about the FlexCNC Vertical Machining Center

The FlexCNC is a vertical machining center offered by Flex Machine Tools. Below are five of the many features that set this machine apart from

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Felker Bros. Reduced Drilling Time by 50 Percent with the FlexCNC

Processing Long Pipe & Tube with FlexCNC The old saying “Time is money and money is time” has special truth at a machining facility. Plant

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FlexCNC: An Affordable Alternative to Tube Lasers

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IGEMS Software Training: 2D Basics for FlexJet Waterjets

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What is a Beam Line?

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FlexCNC: An Affordable Alternative to Tube Lasers

Finance Your Machine Today

NO PAYMENT FOR 3 MONTHs

TERMS UP TO

8 YEARS

IGEMS Software Training: 2D Basics for FlexJet Waterjets

Finance Your Machine Today

NO PAYMENT FOR 3 MONTHs

TERMS UP TO

8 YEARS

What is a Beam Line?

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