The DMS 5-Axis Lineup

When considering a 3-axis or 5-axis CNC router, every manufacturer must decide which machine is best suited to their unique needs. A 3-axis machine functions along the X, Y, and Z axes and is locked into lateral and vertical movements along straight lines. This is ideal for products with simpler, two dimensional designs. Diversified Machine […]
How 3D Printing is Changing Manufacturing

Tools make history. The printing press led directly to the Renaissance, and the assembly line launched the Industrial Revolution. As people look to the future and wonder what giant shifts will come next, it only makes sense to pay attention to the new tools that are emerging—chief among them the 3D printer. At Diversified Machine […]
What Links CNC Technology with the Defense Industry?

Early in the Cold War, the US Air Force commissioned a man named John T. Parsons to build a machine that would allow them to manufacture helicopter blades and aircraft skins with greater efficiency and speed. What he formulated, with its motorized axes and ability to process preprogrammed functions, was an early prototype of a […]
How Buying from an American OEM Could Save You Money

We’ve all heard people praising the advantages of American-made products. We know that local business sows money back into the US economy, fosters American ingenuity, and bolsters the job market. This raises the water level for all of us, creating meaningful work at home instead of outsourcing our jobs elsewhere. What might be less obvious, […]
Unconventional Uses of CNC Machines

When you think about CNC machining, aerospace and automotive industries probably come to mind. But the uses of a CNC machine go far beyond those familiar sectors—into an inventor’s shop, an artist’s studio, or even the farthest reaches of space. CNC machining is an incredibly versatile manufacturing process that is compatible with a wide array […]
5 Rookie Mistakes for the CNC Operator to Avoid

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?

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

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 […]
Three Questions before Your CNC Upgrade

So, after a lot of thought you’re finally ready to pull the trigger on a bigger, better CNC machine. You’ve been using your tabletop router for some time, but it’s just not cutting it anymore (pun intended). You need a more productive, capable, reliable machine. Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) has been connecting customers to their optimal […]
Scaling Up Your CNC Side Hustle

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Q: What do Microsoft and The Ramones have in common? A: They both started in a garage. There’s something special about a side hustle, a labor of love that starts small and grows into something you can share with friends far and wide. If you’re a maker, you […]