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...
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...
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...
Let’s face it, most CNC machines come with some annoying limitations. You have a dozen tasks lined up, but your machine only has one spindle. You want to setup your next job instead of idly watching a machine carry out a command, but your one table is already in use....
Finding “the one” isn’t easy. Where do you start? How can you possibly know if you’ve found the right fit? Things can look good on paper, but what if there’s more information you need to make a smart decision? Questions like these are normal when you’re on the...
Innovation is what makes for excellence. At Diversified Machine Systems (DMS), we know that the moment we stop innovating is the moment we become irrelevant. And because the projects we tackle are constantly adapting, we know that we must be even more adaptive in our...
We’ve all experienced the frustration of making a purchase, only to realize that you needed something completely different. It could be a small hassle, like bringing home the wrong ingredient for a meal. Or it could be a much bigger headache: buying an expensive tool...
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