A customer needed a reliable, repeatable tapping process for 7/8-10 form taps in hardened steel couplings. Here’s how we dialed it in, including a critical mid-test
A company exploring waterjet cutting brought their parts to Flex Machine Tools with a challenge: could the FlexJet handle their production run? We cut 40
Watch the FlexErgo Part Manipulator in Action: The challenge: An operator reaching into a machine at chest height, repeatedly handling parts up to 50 pounds
In modern machining environments, improving efficiency isn’t just about faster machines, it’s about optimizing the entire workflow. West Ohio Tool demonstrates how strategic use of
Tapping Hardox 500 Tuf: Real-World Test Results Tapping Hardox 500 Tuf is a challenge due to its extreme hardness and wear resistance. To evaluate performance
Tapping 3″ NPT Threads in Aluminum and Cast Iron Large NPT pipe threads require significant torque and control, especially when working with materials like cast
FlexArm Torque Reaction Arms: Ergonomic Solutions for Safer, More Consistent Fastening Repetitive-torque fastening applications can take a serious toll on operators and production quality. Without
Stainless Steel Tap Test with the FlexArm S36 Tapping Arm In this tap test video, Max at Flex Arm demonstrates the FlexArm S36 tapping arm
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 counterbalance
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 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
