Manufacturing Showcase: Flex Machine Tools
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
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The FlexArm Mag Drill is a cutting-edge innovation that simplifies magnetic drilling while reducing operator fatigue.
Flexarm provides custom ergonomic solutions to improve workspace efficiency and team well-being. Their engineers design tailored solutions to address specific needs, offering products like part manipulators, torque reaction arms, and workstation redesigns. Flexarm offers three types of ergonomic arms to build custom solutions.
Having trouble picking the right 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 maintenance, repair, and operations.
FlexArm isn’t the only machine you’ll find under the Flex name. Flex Machine Tools offers a wider range of equipment, including their FlexCNC vertical machining centers and FlexJet waterjets.
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Having trouble picking the right tapping arm?
Check out our guide made just for you.
The FlexArm Mag Drill is a cutting-edge innovation that simplifies magnetic drilling while reducing operator fatigue.
Flexarm provides custom ergonomic solutions to improve workspace efficiency and team well-being. Their engineers design tailored solutions to address specific needs, offering products like part manipulators, torque reaction arms, and workstation redesigns. Flexarm offers three types of ergonomic arms to build custom solutions.
Having trouble picking the right 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 maintenance, repair, and operations.
FlexArm isn’t the only machine you’ll find under the Flex name. Flex Machine Tools offers a wider range of equipment, including their FlexCNC vertical machining centers and FlexJet waterjets.
If you like our Flex Swag. We now have a live store where you can purchase our FlexSwag
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
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
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
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
Lindsay Machine Works, Inc. has owned a FlexArm for 15 years. They recently purchased a hydraulic arm to handle larger tap capacities. See how many holes they can
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
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. A recent prospect reached out to the FlexArm team looking for a
Crystal Group, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance, rugged compute solutions for defense, government, and industrial markets. Founded in 1987, this small, employee-owned business
Cannibal Industries is an expert in crafting top-notch, durable equipment racks tailored to the unique demands of film and television production sets. Their specialized focus
In industrial applications, torque reaction arms play a critical role in maintaining worker safety, improving productivity, and reducing workplace injuries. An end user came to us looking
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. A customer was looking to counterbalance an extended air rammer that is used
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. A customer looking to counterbalance a 10 pound Atlas Copco Grinder. They are
Watch the video of this application at the bottom of this page. A customer was looking for a solution to counterbalance a six-pound crimper. They
When it comes to choosing the right tapping arm, the decision depends on several factors, including the specific application requirements, production volume, and budget. Here
D&J Precision is a machine shop that builds crate engines and cylinder heads for the diesel performance industry. They reached out to FlexArm, looking for a better
Shops all across the country are continuously looking for ways to improve their processes. An Ohio manufacturer specializing in custom roll threaded products was looking
We had a customer that was looking to counterbalance a tool but needed a solution that would allow for complete range of motion. They use
What is Pendulum Mode? Pendulum Mode is a feature on the FlexCNC that eliminates spindle downtime increasing your overall efficiency. Some of you may know that the
Adam Booth, a.k.a. “Abom79” stopped by the FlexArm studio to be our first guest on a brand new series: Fireside Chats. During this interview, we
A prospective customer contacted us looking to free up their 5-axis machines by tapping offline. For this test, we were tapping into aluminum with a
3D printing is not a new technology. It started in the 80’s and at the time was mainly used for rapid prototyping. Since then, it