The DMS Blog
Cutting Corners with a Tangential Oscillating Knife
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...
A Custom-Built CNC for Your Exact Needs
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...
Manufacturers Must Continue to Adapt to COVID-19
In the initial months after the outbreak of COVID-19, companies around the world rushed to respond. Most of the solutions were short-term fixes for a crisis that no one anticipated. But as we continue to look ahead to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, we are in need...
Deciding if a CNC is Worth the Investment
A CNC machine is a big investment. At Diversified Machine Systems (DMS), we do everything in our power to make sure you get an even bigger return. In fact, we’ve found that most DMS customers see enough return in their first year of ownership to warrant buying a...
The Rise In Hybrid Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is on its way to dominating the manufacturing industry. Many industries have been noticing and embracing this. Per Gartner, the total “3D printing market will expand at 98.5% compound annual growth rate through...
Calibrating Your CNC Machine
A CNC machine is a finely crafted tool that needs correct alignment to function at its best. When a machine is not properly calibrated, the end product may have deformities, or the dimensions may be wrong. Even worse, a machine that is perpetually run out of alignment...
Regular Cleaning for a Healthy CNC Machine
With the outbreak of COVID-19, cleanliness has become a major focus of public concern. Things that should have been the norm—wash your hands after flushing, don’t cough without covering your mouth—suddenly took on greater significance. These daily practices matter. We...
Why You Need a Post Processor for Your CNC Machine
When you’re preparing a new project with your CNC machine, you start with a design and end with a physical product—but it’s easy for things to get lost along the way. A design is created in the form of 3D or 2D geometry in software, but that geometric design needs to...
Today’s Prevention Equals Tomorrow’s Success
Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. If your CNC machine breaks down, it’s bound to happen at the most inconvenient time—when you’re working on your tightest deadline with your most important client. This is why preventative maintenance...
