Fabricating
February 7, 2017
Hypertherm is holding its "Spark Something Great" education grant program again in 2017. The contest is open to Canadian and US schools and 10 North American winners will receive Hypertherm's new Powermax45 XP plasma cutting and gouging system and the company's Plasma Cutting Technology: Theory and Practice curriculum kit.
January 23, 2017
Choosing the best option for your application
By Geoff Shannon, Amada Miyachi America
Four lasers can be used for micro welding: pulsed neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG), continuous wave (CW) fiber, quasi continuous wave (QCW) fiber, and nanosecond fiber. Each laser type offers unique features that work best for specific applications. Here is a comparison of the pulsed Nd:YAG laser with the three fiber laser options, and a discussion of why and when one might be chosen over the other. In some cases, several options may work; in that case, cost of ownership and serviceability can tip the scales.
January 10, 2017
Two Windsor manufacturers are the latest recipients in a recent slew of funding announcements by the Federal government. Newmak of Canada Corp. in partnership with Arbec Tool and Machine Ltd., both based in Windsor, ON, have received funding of up to $3 million to support development of stronger engine blocks made of lightweight aluminum.
January 9, 2017
Magna International Inc., in cooperation with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and partners FCA US and Grupo Antolin, announced it has developed a new, ultralight door architecture that achieves the project objective of 42.5 per cent mass savings compared to an average current production door.
December 30, 2016
Use of titanium, already a well-known material among the metal product manufacturing sector, is expected to boom by 2020 according to a new research report by Persistence Market Research.
December 27, 2016
Hobart Institue of Technology (HIWT) in Troy, OH, has opened the "Next Generatin Welder Learning Facility. The (16,000 sq ft) facility began to host classes in late October and is an important addition to the (13-acre) campus that has trained more than 100,000 welders.
December 21, 2016
KUKA Canada is once again offering its KUKA Canada College in 2017. Courses will be offered in January, February and March.
December 19, 2016
TRUMPF has opened a new technology and laser centre in Santa Clara, CA. The company says its location in Silicon Valley puts the laboratory close to key customers and partners from sectors such as consumer electronics and e-mobility.
November 25, 2016
If anyone had any doubts about where the metal fabrication industry is heading in the future, FABTECH 2016 held recently in Las Vegas, NV, put those doubts to rest.
November 11, 2016
Salvagnini's P1 electric panel bender is an alternative to tradtional bending. The company says that thanks to patented kinematics, this mini panel bender can produce a variety of parts and panels.
November 11, 2016
The interest in digital manufacturing continues to grow, a trend reflected at EuroBLECH 2016, the world's largest event for the sheet metal fabricating industry. The 24th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition was held October 25-29 and welcomed more than 60,000 visitors from around the globe.
November 7, 2016
by Mary Scianna
Business Outlook 2017: Cautious optimism replacing uncertainty for 2017
November 1, 2016
by Nestor Gula
Alberta screw piles manufacturer spurs growth with new tube and pipe cutting equipment
October 31, 2016
OMAX's MicroMax JetMachining Center is a finalist in the R&D Magazine 100 Awards. The company's abrasive waterjet machine is nominated in the field of mechanical/materials.
October 31, 2016
TRUMPF increased sales 3.4 per cent at the end of its 2015/2016 fiscal year, amounting to € 2.81 billion ($414 million CDN).
October 14, 2016
Salvagnini opens its Sarego, Italy doors to Canadian manufacturers
Several Canadian manufacturers recently had an opportunity to tour the facility of Italian metal fabricating equipment manufacturer Salvagnini during their visit to BI-MU, the country's largest trade show for machine tools.
October 5, 2016
by Andrew Brooks
In a demanding industry, survival and success require constant improvement
October 5, 2016
by Andrew Brooks
Canada’s mould, tool and die industry is looking for collaborative, tech-forward suppliers
October 5, 2016
Article by Kip Hanson
Photos by David Afriat
A few key pieces of metalworking equipment can open big doors for a fabricator
October 4, 2016
Article by Nestor Gula
Photos by David Afriat
Quebec safe manufacturer becomes a custom job shop
