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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
