When it comes to machining different materials, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Composites, aluminum, foam, plastics, and woods each have different strengths—and each presents its own challenges for a CNC router. Machining processes need to be dialed-in for...
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...
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...
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....
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 know what...
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...
Handmade gifts have a reputation for being heartfelt, but not quite the same quality as professionally made gifts. They’re cute, like a finger painting from a toddler. Or they’re nice, like your friend’s first attempt at pottery. This holiday season, it’s time to...
https://www.dom.riccobene.com/bio Something great happens when an artist discovers the right tool. Imagine Yo-Yo Ma cradling a cello for the first time, Steven Spielberg pressing record on his first camera, Serena Williams picking up her first tennis racket. Perhaps...
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...
At Diversified Machine Systems (DMS), we’re all about cutting corners. But before you quote us on that, let’s be clear—we’re talking about literal corners here. With a CNC machine, the kinds of cuts you make are as diverse as the projects you take on. Unique tasks...
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