Automated Robotic Tapping Cell Case Study: Optimizing Workforce with Flex Automation Manufacturers today are under constant pressure to do more with less. Less labor, less
FlexArm Ergonomic arms are designed for various roles to improve workplace safety and decrease costs. There are multiple variations of the ERGO line, which are
Is Your Tapping Method Wasting Time and Money? Tapping threads is a key step in manufacturing, but have you ever stopped to think about how
The team at Flexitallic was looking at the GH-60 Hydraulic Tapping Arm to see whether or not it’d be able to handle some huge tapping
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
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
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
FLEX MACHINE TOOLS IS TEAMING UP WITH ABOM79 AND ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING FOR AN INTERACTIVE LIVE STREAM DEMO. Watch as we drill 4” deep
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
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,
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. We had a customer looking for a torque reaction solution that could
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
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
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
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
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
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,
