5 Rookie Mistakes for the CNC Operator to Avoid

CNC Machine Cutting Wood

On every CNC shop floor you’re likely to run into the same rookie mistakes. The learning curve for operating a CNC machine skillfully is steep, and beginners can benefit from some good pointers at the outset. Knowing what to do—and, more importantly, what not to do—will save time and money. At Diversified Machine Systems (DMS), we are […]

3? 4? 5? How Many Axes Does My CNC Machine Need?

DMS CNC machines on factory floor

If you are new to CNC machining, you’ve probably noticed all the new vocabulary that comes with the trade. Experienced operators tend to throw around terms like “high-rail moving gantry” or “tangential oscillating knife” like they are common lingo. So when you hear about machines with three, four, or five axes, you might be wondering, What’s the […]

The Many Uses of a Tangential Oscillating Knife

tangential oscillating knife

If you frequently work with rubber, foam, or other soft materials you may have heard of a Tangential Oscillating Knife. But what exactly is this technology and how can it be utilized in your particular industry? We at Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) have several machines that integrate a tangential oscillating knife, and we’ve seen the […]