Magazine
May 20, 2012
CAM software enhancements offer machining benefits
by John Welch
“In the Ontario market we have seen a high surge of CNC multi-axis machinery being shipped out to various types of manufacturing outfits,”
April 29, 2012
Will challenges hobble automotive industry’s recovery?
by Jim Barnes
In January, you could almost hear the sigh of relief in the automotive industry.
March 4, 2012
By Jim Barnes
Dampening vibration in extended reach toolholders boosts productivity
Extended-reach tooling can provide significant productivity benefits through reductions in setup times.
May 19, 2012
by Mary Scianna, Editor
Growth in the manufacturing industry in Canada occurs in two ways—through domestic companies and foreign direct investments.
February 28, 2012
By Jeff Bourque
Assessing the CMM that will work best for your shop
As many manufacturers know, a coordinate measuring machine (or CMM) is a three dimensional device for measuring the physical characteristics of an object.
April 29, 2012
by Jim Barnes
While recent resurging North American auto sales have led some to celebrate, it may be more of a reprieve for the Canadian automotive industry than anything else.
February 28, 2012
To decide on a CMM for your operations, a quick run through a checklist will help you find the best one for your applications.
May 19, 2012
Software enables Select Tool to reduce cycle times on three axis work
by Jim Barnes
Times are tight in Canadian job shops, and most owners are looking for effective ways to improve productivity without excessive cost or effort.
February 28, 2012
By Mary Scianna
Automation isn’t for every shop, or is it?
February 29, 2012
By Ed Robertson
The problem
Repositioning job shop business
The solution
Investing in new equipment, technical know-how
April 25, 2012
Emuge
Solid carbide thread mills
Emuge Corp. has expanded its line of solid carbide thread mills in its Threads-All program.
February 29, 2012
Emuge
Multi-purpose tap
Emuge Corp.’s MultiTap is what the company describes as the industry’s first high performance tap designed to cut a wide range of materials including carbon steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, copper, brass, and bronze.
February 29, 2012
Bystronic
High quality cutting
Integral to the high efficiencies achievable with the BySpeed 3015 state-of-the-art laser cutting system, is the ByLaser 6000 W resonator, a power package that delivers up to a steady 6 kW to the cutting head, ensuring consistently high quality cutting across a broad range of materials.
March 1, 2012
By Ed Robertson
The problem
Improve machining tolerances on large parts and maintain competitive edge.
March 1, 2012
Have you had trouble finding skilled trade workers for your manufacturing operation? If so, how have you addressed the issue?
April 26, 2012
To learn about new manufacturing technologies and educate your shop floor workers, does your company prefer to use online resources such as webinars, or does it send people off site to trade shows, conferences and seminars?
