You can find the words “Support Small Business” printed on yard signs and posted in shopfront windows, but for Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) these words are so much more than a neat catchphrase. We know that small manufacturing companies are the backbone of 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...
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...
3D-printing is making the news. Whether it be 3D-printed firearms or the story of a breathing impaired 3-month-old child who was saved by a biodegradable splint made in under 24 hours, 3D printing has become a hot topic. One of the biggest reasons for the publicity...
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...
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