Industry update
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The Benefits of Jig Grinding with 5-axis Machining
A little history on Jig Grinding as paraphrased from Wikipedia: Jig Grinding technology was developed at the end of World War 1 and is used for grinding complex shapes and holes where the highest degrees of accuracy and finish are required. -
Mazak Open House showcases automation and connectivity
Mazak Corporation Canada held its three-day Open House this week at its Canada Technology Centre in Cambridge, Ont. -
UNISIG spotlights gundrilling for medical applications at IMTS 2022
At IMTS 2022 in Booth 339159, UNISIG will showcase its capabilities in extreme depth-to-diameter hole drilling. -
Heidenhain to premiere TNC7 CNC control at IMTS 2022
Heidenhain has announced that it will introduce its new TNC7 CNC control at the IMTS 2022 trade show. -
CTMA investing big on inspiring youth to begin careers in the trades
After working with the provincial government and six school boards to purchase new equipment and tool kits for installation in 28 high school across Ontario last year, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) is looking to go even bigger this year. -
Equispheres and TRUMPF team up to improve production speed for additive manufacturing
TRUMPF has qualified Equispheres AlSi10Mg powders for its TruPrint 3000 series of 3D printing systems.
Shop Tools
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New Millermatic 355 MIG welder
Miller Electric Mfg. has released the new Millermatic 355 MIG welder, a power source designed for fabricators and manufacturers who need to MIG weld a wide variety of materials. -
Hypertherm releases ProNest 2023 CAD/CAM nesting software
Hypertherm has announced a major version update to ProNest 2023, its advanced CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting. -
Copy turning system for internal machining
Walter has introduced the W1211/W1210 copy turning system for boring bars, imparting a higher level of dimensional stability and indexing accuracy to internal machining, including profiling (copy turning), facing, and axial grooving. -
Rego-Fix showcases new and expanded product lines at IMTS 2022
At IMTS 2022 in Booth 431822, Rego-Fix will showcase innovations that extend the company's Swiss precision beyond toolholding. -
Jorgensen highlights new machining filtration line at IMTS
Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions will spotlight its new FlexFiltration line, including the company's new Flex G Series of modular filtration systems, in Booth 338164 at IMTS 2022. -
Ceratizit showcases tooling at IMTS 2022
At IMTS 2022, Booth 431900, Ceratizit USA will highlight its tooling solutions including its new Dragonskin coating, multifunctional EcoCut tools and a four-flute solid carbide drill, along with an in-process machine monitoring and optimization system.
Featured Articles
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Principled Plan for Growth
Ranfar Steel invests in new machinery to drive future growth without compromising its founding principles -
Teknion goes full TRUMPF
A case study of the speed and flexibility possible through welding automation -
Pounding the Metal
In search of “massive” productivity gains in process pipe welding -
Cleared for Takeoff
As Canada’s aerospace industry starts its path to rebounding, there are opportunities for small and medium-sized shops looking to get in the game -
Collaborative Cutting
Faced with long setup times, low production volumes, and heavy, complex parts that are difficult to cut by hand, this Canadian manufacturer came up with a unique and highly automated solution -
Adding it Up
Renishaw (Canada) president Dafydd Williams on the benefits and growth potential for metal additive manufacturing -
Barreling Down
Circle segment cutters are reshaping how shops attack complex surfacing operations -
To Hold Effectively
The smart factory of tomorrow will demand a higher level of toolholder performance -
Ask the Expert: Additive Manufacturing
by Kip Hanson Additive manufacturing is quickly becoming mainstream. Is your shop ready for it? -
Ask the Expert: Machine Probing
Still using edge finders to pick up work coordinates and touching off cutting tools by hand? Do yourself a favour and invest in a probing system.