Tapping Vertical & Horizontal in Heat-Treated Alloy Steel with a FlexArm
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
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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.
A prospect reached out to us because they were interested in trying out one of our tapping arms. PowerBuilt Material Handling Solutions, out of Bellefontaine,
In the world of metalworking, precision and efficiency are paramount. Threading holes accurately and consistently is essential for ensuring the integrity and performance of manufactured
“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
When faced with production tapping, having the right tool for the job can save both time and money. Here is one situation where the FlexArm
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
A prospect out of Monroe North Carolina reached out to FlexArm because they were looking for an alternative tapping method that would eliminate tap breakage.
Petty Welding is a fabrication shop in Knoxville, Tennessee, that focuses on welding, fabrication, custom-iron work, and on-site repair. They’ve been in business for 11 years,
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. A customer contacted us interested in an arm that could counterbalance a
Flex Machine Tools is excited to introduce a new offering to its line of ergonomic balance arms: the FlexArm B-33. The B-33 Zero-Gravity Balance Arm is a larger
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
Handheld grinders are essential tools in metalworking environments, but using them can be taxing and tiring for the user. With companies striving to minimize lost
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
In industries that rely heavily on drilling, the efficiency and precision of the equipment used can significantly impact productivity. FlexArm is proud to introduce the FlexArm
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
A customer came to Flex looking for an ergonomic solution to help lift and maneuver a 40-pound Milwaukee Tool Electromagnetic drill press. The weight is often
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
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,
