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Tapping Laser-Cut Holes in Stainless Steel with the FlexArm Tapping Arm

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Tapping Laser-Cut Holes in Stainless Steel with the FlexArm Tapping Arm

7/8" Full Torque Tap Test - Blind Holes in Angled Parts

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7/8" Full Torque Tap Test - Blind Holes in Angled Parts

Chasing Threads with a 3" Tap

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Chasing Threads with a 3" Tap

Tapping Offline to Free Up Kinetic Combination Machine for Cutting and Drilling

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Tapping Offline to Free Up Kinetic Combination Machine for Cutting and Drilling

Tapping a Hole Off of the Messer Plasma Cutting Table

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Tapping a Hole Off of the Messer Plasma Cutting Table

Tapping Holes off of a Waterjet

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Tapping Holes off of a Waterjet

Tapping Different Sized Nuts on the FlexArm Hydraulic GH-60

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Tapping Different Sized Nuts on the FlexArm Hydraulic GH-60

Tap Test: Horizontal Tapping 1/4" - 20 / 0.75" Deep

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Tap Test: Horizontal Tapping 1/4" - 20 / 0.75" Deep

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IT'S AN EASY CHOICE

No programming or G-Code Required
Simply fixture your part and start tapping. Allow your CNC to do the work it was made for while tapping offline with a FlexArm.
No Material Handling
The arm moves to wherever you need to reduce material handling and ergonomic injuries.
Real American Service
In the off-chance your FlexArm needs to be repaired, we service everything we sell--right here in Wapakoneta, Ohio. We'll even help you avoid downtime with our loaner motor policy.

FlexArm Inc. | Captive Spark Testimonial

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FlexArm Inc. | Captive Spark Testimonial

Stephen talks with Matt from Captive Spark about how happy he is with his FlexArm. He would definitely recommend one, so give us a call! FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Miller Metal and S-36 Pneumatic FlexArm Tapping Arm

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Miller Metal and S-36 Pneumatic FlexArm Tapping Arm

FlexArm Inc. | Miller Metal and the Pneumatic S-36 Tapping Arm Joe talks with Miller Metal Fabrications about their S-36 Pneumatic Tapping Arm. We want to thank them for their continuing business as they will be receiving a brand new GHM-30 soon! • FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com

FlexArm Tapping Arm!

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FlexArm Tapping Arm!

We have a FlexArm! As a "one man shop", these tapping arms are great for staying efficient - whether you have to tap dozens of holes or quickly tap a single hole! Link to FlexArm: http://bit.ly/1NO5aIC If you enjoy this NYC CNC video please hit the like button and share with a friend, it really goes a long way! Recent Videos: Rotary Broachin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MidOdzxT7k AR-15 Sentry Gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mlG7rN-inI Subscribe For More - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=saunixcomp Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/nyccnc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nyccnc Instagram http://instagram.com/saundersmachineworks Music copyrighted by John Saunders 5 Reasons to Use a Fixture Plate on Your CNC Machine: https://bit.ly/3sNA4uH

Orange County Choppers - "The most used tool in our shop"

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Orange County Choppers - "The most used tool in our shop"

We headed to New York to visit the team of Orange County Choppers. The president of our company serviced a 10-year-old S-36 FlexARm tapping arm and delivered and set up their new GH-18 FlexArm tapping arm.

BSA Machine Shop FlexArm Testimonial

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BSA Machine Shop FlexArm Testimonial

FlexArm Inc. | BSA Machine Shop Steve Camp from BSA Machine Shop shares with Stephen how much time and money his FlexArm has saved his business, as well as how we were able to keep his shop running while we were performing service repairs on his current unit... zero downtime. • FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel!

Heatco FlexArm Testimonial

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Heatco FlexArm Testimonial

FlexArm Inc. | Heatco Our friends at Heatco LOVE their FlexArm Tapping Arm "...best thing we bought in ten years." • FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com

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OTHER FLEXARM APPLICATIONS

ERGONOMIC PROBLEM SOLVING

Custom Linear Arm for 42" Fastening Workstation

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Custom Linear Arm for 42" Fastening Workstation

Check out this recent custom linear arm application that we completed for a customer that had a 42" workstation and needed to fasten on both sides. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Custom B-19 Torque Reaction FlexArm with Extended Arms

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Custom B-19 Torque Reaction FlexArm with Extended Arms

See how we customized one of our standard B-19 pneumatic counterbalance arms to extend the reach and height for our customer to horizontally use an inline tool. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Counterbalancing Mag Drill with 90-Degree Rotation - FlexArm Ergonomic Problem Solving

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Counterbalancing Mag Drill with 90-Degree Rotation - FlexArm Ergonomic Problem Solving

This Ergonomic Arm Application will allow customers to counterbalance their mag drill while also being able to achieve 90-degree rotation with the arm for any horizontal or vertical needs. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Ergonomic Fastening at Multiple Angles Around an Obstruction

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Ergonomic Fastening at Multiple Angles Around an Obstruction

Ergonomic Problem Solving In this week's video, Jeff goes over our BA-100-R arm solution that our customer will use to reach out and around an obstruction so that they can do their fastening. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Handling a 92-lb Part (Horizontal to Vertical) - Ergonomic Problem Solving Series

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Handling a 92-lb Part (Horizontal to Vertical) - Ergonomic Problem Solving Series

A customer needed to take a part from a box on the floor and change it from a horizontal to a vertical position with a power rotation, as the part weighs 92 lbs. This particular application also has complete 360-degree rotation so it is easy to place the part wherever it needs to go. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Ergonomic Manufacturing Solutions by FlexArm

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Ergonomic Manufacturing Solutions by FlexArm

Tired of lifting heavy parts on to your workstation? Struggling with high repetition and forceful exertions all day? Try calling FlexArm! FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Zero Gravity Edge Banding Tool - Ergonomic Problem Solving

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Zero Gravity Edge Banding Tool - Ergonomic Problem Solving

Reduce workplace wrist injuries with FlexArm Part Manipulator solutions. The example in this video is from a customer that had to use a heavy edge banding tool. Watch the solution we came up with for them. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Unique Ergonomic Solution - Ball Bearing Insertions

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Unique Ergonomic Solution - Ball Bearing Insertions

This week in the Ergonomic Problem Solving Series, Jeff goes over one of your most unique applications yet. We had a customer that was manually inserting ball bearings on a roller table, so we came up with a solution using our Part Manipulator and custom end effector. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

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ROBOTICS IN MANUFACTURING

Container Feature - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 18)

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Container Feature - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 18)

This week we're going over the Container Feature with our READY Robot, which is a feature that can be used for repetitive sequences. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

TeachMate Overview - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 17)

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TeachMate Overview - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 17)

In this week's episode of Robotics in Manufacturing, Cyler is going over the TeachMate functionality on the READY Robotics robot in our shop. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

How and Why We Use READY Robotics in Our Shop - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 16)

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How and Why We Use READY Robotics in Our Shop - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 16)

Here at FlexArm, we use our robot to tend our lathes, mill, and (more recently) our 5-axis CNC machine. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

PLC Interface Module with READY Robotics - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 15)

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PLC Interface Module with READY Robotics - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 15)

We are going over our PLC Interface Module that we used with the READY Robot in this week's episode of Robotics in Manufacturing. This module allows us to talk with the machine that the robot is tending. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Automated Part Setup in the 5-Axis - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 14)

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Automated Part Setup in the 5-Axis - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 14)

Check out our READY Robot tending the 5-axis machine as it sets up and then removes finished parts from the CNC. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Final Steps Before Running Parts on the 5-Axis - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 13)

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Final Steps Before Running Parts on the 5-Axis - Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 13)

Our READY Robot has been moved over to the 5-axis machine and we will soon be running parts on it with the help of a Schunk pneumatic vise. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Easy Adjustability with Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 12)

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Easy Adjustability with Robotics in Manufacturing (Episode 12)

We address one major concern that companies often have when deciding to implement robotics in their shop: the amount of time needed for setup when running lower quantity jobs and/or several different parts. Watch now to see how we have gotten rid of this concern in our shop while minimizing the time it takes for the robot to get started on the next job. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

Programming Pick & Place Movement with READY Robot - Robotics in Manufacturing

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Programming Pick & Place Movement with READY Robot - Robotics in Manufacturing

In this week's episode of Robotics in Manufacturing, we go over how we program our READY Robotics robot to pick and place a part in the shop. FlexArm Inc. has been manufacturing and selling FlexArm tapping machines and assembly arms since 1984. Providing hydraulic and pneumatic tapping arms FlexArm Inc is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic tapping solutions. • In addition to the FlexArm tapping lines, the FlexCNC machines we provide offer the largest, most versatile vertical machining center in the country. • http://www.flexarminc.com | http://www.flexdrillcnc.com • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

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