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Diversified Machine Systems (DMS), based out of Gainesville, Texas manufactures and distributes custom-designed routers for a slew of different cutting applications. One of DMS’ main product lines is a five-axis CNC router that is available in four main styles.

Recently, DMS started searching for a new cable supplier for its five-axis routers. The cables employed in similar machines were breaking and causing downtime for end users. The company needed cables that could withstand heavy-duty applications, and at the same time possess high flexibility.

DMS’ search came to end when it discovered igus ® Inc.’s line of Chainflex ® continuous-flex cables. Chainflex was the perfect fix and eliminated the cable breakage some end-users were experiencing.

DMS employs three different types of Chainflex cable in its routers. CF11, a data encoder cable, is used to transmit data signals to different parts of the router. CF31 is used to supply power to the motor, while CF140US is used for power on larger motors.

Mike Grover, a field engineer with DMS, vouched for the superior performance of Chainflex cables.

“We needed a flexible and heavy-duty cable. Chainflex was by far the best when looking at quality verses price,” said Grover. “We have reduced maintenance and downtime for our customers because of the flexibility of igus cables.”

Grover also noted the benefits of Chainflex extend to both DMS and the end user.

“As of yet, we haven’t been in the field to replace Chainflex and our customers are enjoying the worry-free operation of our machines.”

DMS has been an igus customer for close to two years now and is extremely satisfied with Chainflex. The company intends to continue using igus cables in all of its CNC routers.