Today’s world is a new landscape for manufacturing. The industry faces a slew of challenges that grow more complex every year—from the intricacies of a global supply chain to the pressures of a highly competitive market. Simultaneously, the accelerating pace of...
The cabinet industry is at its best when it provides a platform for skilled craftspeople to put their genius to work. And the best CNC routers maintain that artistic integrity, while increasing output and ROI. At Diversified Machine Systems (DMS), we’ve seen the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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