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,
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 Manufacturing remains central in the world economy yet is seen as an outdated and dying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,
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
Installing threaded inserts by hand can be time consuming and inaccurate. One of our customers faced this problem when it came to installing inserts into
The Problem with Heavy Tools Bolting applications often require heavy tools such as torque wrenches and impact wrenches to achieve the appropriate level of tightness
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
Tapping small holes can be a challenge. You are guaranteed to break taps whether you tap by hand, with a cordless drill, or in a
HOW TO TAP GRAPHITE? Tapping graphite, a notoriously soft and brittle material, presents a significant challenge. Finding reliable information on how to tap graphite is
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
HOW TO THREAD REBAR? Rebar is found in nearly every concrete and masonry structure in the United States. Global Market Insights reports that the United States produced
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
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
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,
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
Tube lasers are incredible pieces of machinery. They’re fast, precise, and can handle a wide range of materials, including round, square or rectangular tubes, flat
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
Live Streaming Info is Below FlexArm has collaborated with Launcher, a startup based in New York City, to help them develop the world’s most efficient rocket
The tool and die maintenance and repair department at Ford Motor Co.’s Woodhaven, Mich., plant sought a more efficient and speedy way to perform die
FlexArm Counterbalances Heavy Aircat Impact Wrench The FlexArm engineering team recently designed a custom solution to counterbalance an Aircat 1994 1″ Superduty Impact Wrench. The tool
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
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
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
