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 Manufacturing remains central in the world economy yet is seen as an outdated and dying industry. While jobs may have decreased over the years, output hasn’t. Manufacturers are becoming more productive and continue to improve their industrial processes. The addition of advanced machinery has created
FlexArm B-33-RG Balance Arm has helped Petty Welding decrease repetitive motion pain and injuries caused by angle grinders. Read about their story and experience using the FlexArm
Graphite is a very soft and brittle material that can be challenging to tap. The FlexArm tapping machine is versatile enough to handle soft materials, hard materials, and everything in between
The FlexCNC can do just about everything a tube laser can do and more. Those looking for a cost-effective machine that can process tubes and other long materials should look to the FlexCNC, an affordable alternative to tube lasers.
Who uses a waterjet cutting system? Waterjets are one of the most versatile cutting machines in manufacturing. Waterjet cutting machines manufacture parts for industries from foam and rubber to aerospace. Waterjets can cut nearly any material by using abrasive or water-only.
CNC machining can be intimidating. Especially for people who've been doing manual machining for years. Our friend Abom is a manual machinist looking to continue his education by learning CNC machining. We invited him to our facility to learn the basics of CNC machining from our expert machinist/programmer.
The FlexCNC can do more than other standard Vertical Machining Centers. The FlexCNC sets itself apart with features that help businesses increase throughput and make more money.
Shops all across the country are continuously looking for ways to improve their tapping processes. See how the FlexArm makes Acme tapping a walk in the park.
See how the FlexArm makes the difficult process of threading rebar fast and easy.
See how Adam Booth (Abom79) uses the FlexArm to make quick work out of Production Tapping 180 tire rods.
Flex Machine Tools is excited to introduce a new offering to its line of ergonomic balance arms: the FlexArm B-33 Zero-gravity Balance Arm.
See how we can increase speed and accuracy installing threaded inserts.
See how the FlexArm could improve the process of tapping holes into a 3/8” thick structural steel plate.
See how to optimize cycle time by tapping offline with a FlexArm.
See how the FlexArm Die Grinder advances toolmaker's skills by 10 years.
See how much we have reduced tooling cost by using the Darex.
See how the FlexArm makes tapping easy, and is the best tool when it comes to small hole tapping.
Watch us for a Blind Hole Tapping Live Stream. Watch the tapping demo and learn about the ROI of tapping parts off the CNC, Plasma, Waterjet, and Laser.
Beam drill lines accurately drill holes in a variety of steel profiles at different lengths with CNC controlled programming. These machines eliminate the need to manually chalk or layout the positions and produce the hole by hand with a mag drill, punch, or plasma.
Many fab shops are looking to invest in CNC machines with hopes of improving their speed, production rate, and accuracy. However, most machines currently on the market are not equipped to handle, the long or large parts, being produced by many of these shops.
Handheld grinders are powerful tools used in just about every metalworking environment. It is cumbersome and tiring work that puts considerable strain on the user. In a time where companies cannot afford lost time due to injuries, ergonomic solutions are now more important than ever.
Tapping can be difficult and frustrating. From broken taps to damaged threads, the process of tapping can slow down productivity and become very costly in the long run.
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See how this simple ergonomic solution prevents operator fatigue and repetitive motion injuries.
See how the FlexCNC-Long Bed VMC paired with Allied Insert Drills are speeding up drilling processes. Watch the time study to see which drill had a faster cycle time.
Keep the FlexCNC in good working order with these daily maintenance tips.
See how shops are saving time and money while increasing throughput by 300% with the FlexCNC and Allied Drills.
R&B Wagner Inc. wanted to find the best way to fixture and machine long parts. See how they are using the FlexCNC to save time and money in their shop.
Sentry Equipment utilizes their FlexCNC for flow drilling, milling, and form tapping NPT holes. See why the FlexCNC is an essential machine in their plant.
Learn how the Felker Bros. saved time and increased productivity by combining multiple steps into one process on the FlexCNC.
HP |
Max RPM |
FT/LBS |
Series |
|---|---|---|---|
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18 |
4000 |
92 |
C-20-02 / C-10-02 |
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18 |
6000 |
61 |
C-20-02 / C-10-02 |
|
33 |
12000 |
61 |
CM-20-02 |
Auto Stand-Off – This is currently defined to be surface stand-off and not to be confused with vector stand-off in 5-axis mode. The current auto stand-off is based on a changing surface and will adjust vertically based on the angle of the “A” Axis, so there is five (5) axis taken into account during the calculations, but this is not the same as the tool vector stand-off. There is the ability to do the vector stand-off change while the machine is running manually with buttons on the screen.
Z-Reader Probe – The Z-Reader is a device for mapping the location of the surface. It can be controlled manually & programmatically. The option is NOT active while cutting & is retracted out of harm’s way. It can be triggered to verify the surface at every pierce before the cutting process starts, or it could be used to drive surface mapping of the whole part before cutting starts. It begins with initialization or zeroing of the device to the surface at the beginning of a program and then accumulates or tracks the difference from that zeroing effort.
Automatic Edge Finder – The edge finder is or can be utilized manually (Jogging Method & Screen Buttons), programmatically (M & G codes), or fully automatic routine (dedicated program). This option sets offsets & program rotation to match the orientation & location on the cutting table.
AC Unit Installed on Electrical Cabinet – The unit is mounted on the cabinet’s High Power (480v) side. It is close to the location where the drives are mounted. This option keeps the cabinet temperature stable and allows heat dissipation faster. The servo drives for all axes are the most significant contributors to heat inside the electrical cabinet.
5-Axis Renishaw Calibration – The calibration unit is a Renishaw model APCA45 with a modified spherical stylus. The device has a retractable cover and air purge to clear debris & dust during the activation process. It mounts to a swing arm controlled by a pneumatic rotary, so it is out of the way during regular operation and swings into the calibration position for calibration only.
HP |
Max RPM |
FT/LBS |
Series |
|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
4000 |
92 |
G-20-06 / G-10-06 |
|
18 |
6000 |
61 |
G-20-06 / -10-06 |
|
40 |
4000 |
217 |
GM-20-06 / G-20-06 / G-10-06 |
|
40 |
6000 |
145 |
G-20-06 / G-20-06 / G-10-06 |
