Machining

November 20, 2019

A B.C. design and manufacturing company adopted a five axis strategy. Read how Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada is benefiting from its investments.

Ray Brougham, president of Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd.

November 4, 2019

Story by Kip Hanson • Images by Derek Ford

BC design and manufacturing company adopts a five axis machining strategy

One of URA's specialties is the manufacture of compression moulds for large components, which are produced with 3D machining techniques on a recently acquired Mazak Variaxis i-700T VMC.

November 4, 2019

Quebec shop earns respect and long-term customers one machine at a time

Industry experts agree: if you’re not on the digital bus within the next few years, your chances of catching up will be slim to non-existent. Sandvik Coromant

October 8, 2019

by Kip Hanson

Three industry experts offer insights on our brave new manufacturing world

This demo part from a recent Okuma open house is an excellent example of what’s possible with a modern bridge mill. Okuma America

October 8, 2019

by Kip Hanson

Are boring mills becoming obsolete?

IT-savvy Sullivan Machine Works' owners Noah Wesche, left and Aaron Christensen, right with their Nakamura-Tome machine.

October 8, 2019

by Andrew Brooks

Calgary shop believes big moves make sense while you’re still small

Amanda, Michael and Stephanie Grieger with the new fiber laser cutting machine.

October 8, 2019

by Andrew Brooks

Precision metal fabrication is rewarding work, but governments could be helping a lot more

From left: Robert, James and Michael Pinelli with the Mazak VTC-805G machine.

October 8, 2019

Investing in advanced technology to grow

October 8, 2019

by Andrew Brooks

Poised to grow – but ‘hanging on’ for now

Paul Kingsley, Okuma senior applications engineer, works on an MU-8000V Laser EX Super Multitasking machine that combines additive and subtractive technologies. Okuma America

August 29, 2019

by Kip Hanson

Which is the more capable technology, additive manufacturing or subtractive? Invest in one of these machine tools and you’ll never have to decide

August 29, 2019

by Noelle Stapinsky

A national focus on growing Canada’s medical technology manufacturing industry could mean big opportunities for supply chain demand

July 30, 2019

After researching and studying the influence of coolant on its inserts, Iscar has launched new and groundbreaking cooling technologies in turning operations.

Watchmaking is one of the many industries that relies on ultra-small, ultra-precision machined components made with machines such as GF Machining Solutions Microlution laser cutting platforms, seen below.

July 29, 2019

by Kip Hanson

Success with micromachining needs the right machine tool, the right cutters and a healthy dose of patience.

As with most of their customers, cutting tool manufacturers are embracing automation to maximize their investments and increase throughput. ANCA CNC Machines

July 29, 2019

by Kip Hanson

Exploring the impressive grinding technology behind cutting tool manufacturing

July 29, 2019

By Noelle Stapinsky

Despite challenges in Canada’s energy and resource sector, future holds opportunities

EMEC and Krueger Machining holds five axis machining event

June 25, 2019

EMEC Machine Tools and Krueger Machining is hosting an advanced five axis machining networking event in Tecumseh, ON, in the Windsor area on July 10th.