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About Edge
Edge Technologies was founded in 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri, initially as a division of Hydromat Inc. before establishing itself as a stand-alone bar-feeder specialist. Over nearly four decades the company has grown into the recognized leader in magazine bar feeding for CNC lathes, accumulating more than 19,000 successful installations across North America and earning ISO 9001 certification. That deep institutional knowledge is reflected in an average employee tenure that spans multiple decades of hands-on bar-feeder experience.
The product lineup divides into two tiers designed to cover virtually every turning application. The Rebel series of short bar loaders — including the widely used Rebel 102 and Rebel 80 — handles bar diameters from 8 mm up to 102 mm in spindle-length configurations ideal for shops with limited floor space. The magazine bar-feeder line extends from small-diameter models such as the Scout 320 and Minuteman 320 through mid-range Patriot 338 and Patriot 551 feeders, up to the heavy-duty FMB Turbo series capable of running 12- to 24-foot bars in both fixed and sliding-headstock lathes. Servo-driven controls, anti-vibration guide channels, and two-pusher systems are common across the range, enabling fast bar-change cycle times and long periods of unattended operation.
Edge Technologies bar feeds and bar loaders serve precision metalworking shops across a wide range of end markets, including automotive, aerospace, medical device and surgical instrument manufacturing, defense, and general industrial production. The equipment is particularly valued in high-volume turning environments where continuous, lights-out operation is essential for meeting tight tolerances and cost targets.
Buyers seeking used Edge Technologies bar feeds and bar loaders on the secondary market are drawn to the brand's reputation for robust construction and straightforward serviceability. The company maintains a large North American parts inventory and supports machines going back 20 or more years, which means replacement components for older Rebel and Patriot units remain readily available. Low power consumption — the Rebel 102, for example, draws just 1 kW — keeps operating costs down, and the brand's dominant market position ensures strong resale value and a wide pool of technicians familiar with the equipment.
Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Edge equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Edge machines at competitive prices. Browse the 1 used Edge machine listed above, or call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.
Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Edge equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edge Technologies known for?
Edge Technologies is best known as the leading North American supplier of magazine bar feeders and short bar loaders for CNC Swiss and fixed-headstock lathes. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the widest product range in the industry, covering bar diameters from 0.8 mm to 102 mm, and has recorded more than 19,000 successful installations since its founding in 1986.
What industries use Edge Technologies bar feeders and bar loaders?
Edge Technologies bar feeds and loaders are used across automotive, aerospace, medical device and surgical instrument manufacturing, defense, and general precision metalworking. Their equipment is especially common in high-volume CNC turning cells where continuous, unattended operation and tight tolerances are required.
Are parts and service available for used Edge Technologies bar feeders?
Yes — Edge Technologies maintains a large North American parts inventory and provides service support for machines going back 20 or more years, making it straightforward to keep older Rebel and Patriot units running. The company's field service network covers the entire North American territory and responds to customer inquiries within 24 hours.
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