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Seamless finishing wheels leave no transition lines
Superior Abrasives’ Shur-Brite mounted seamless satin finishing wheels have a seamless structure for de-polishing and matte finishing without harsh and visible transition lines.Shop Tools
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New hyperMILL suite enhances 5 axis milling, turning
OpenMnd Technologies’ latest hyperMILL 2021.1 CAD/CAM software suite offers users new and enhanced features for efficient 3D, 5 axis and mill/turn machining. -
New EMEC video series: a little help from your friends
Everyone needs a little expert application assistance once in a while, and with EMEC’s newest video series Learn with EMEC, help is easy to find.Videos
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GM caps off a huge year for Canadian auto investment
General Motors has added to a landmark year for Canada’s automotive sector by committing to a CAN$1 billion investment to manufacture an electric delivery van at its struggling CAMI manufacturing facility in Windsor Ont.Industry Update
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Ferro Technique acquires Windsor's Lomar
Mississauga, Ont.-based Ferro Technique Ltd., a portfolio company of Argyle Capital Partners, has acquired Lomar Machine Repair Inc. -
New web series sets the benchmark for industrial video
The first episode of United Grinding’s new video series In The Shop has landed and it’s pretty darn good.Videos
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Manufacturers are still essential in Ontario
Despite severe new lockdown rules for Ontario announced January 12, the manufacturing industry will be allowed to continue operating, a decision applauded by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME).Industry Update
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Doosan North America names new CEO
Doosan Machine Tools has named James Kim the new CEO of its North American operations. Mr. Kim has spent the past 37 years working at Doosan in a variety of roles. -
Vibration damping for milling cutters
The Accure·tec AC001 vibration damping adaptor from Walter offers increased productivity for shell mill mount milling cutters.Shop Tools
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New loader relieves loading dock headaches
InnoLIFT USA’s XXL Straddle Loader simplifies pallet-load deliveries for smaller manufacturers without full loading docks. -
A focus on skilled trades with welding training at CWB
The Welding and Employment Skills training (WEST) is a 13-week program offered by Skills for Change.Videos
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Hobart wire achieves T-9 classification
Hobart is now offering a new FabCO Triple 7 gas-shielded flux-cored wire with expanded mechanical properties.Shop Tools
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ESAB expands Sureweld electrode offering
ESAB has expanded the number of grades available in it Sureweld brand of Stick welding electrodes and packaged the 3/32- and 1/8-in. diameter electrodes in 1- and 5-lb. resealable plastic tubes. -
LVD replaces Strippit brand name
Belgian sheet metal processing technology manufacturer LVD Group has changed the name of its North American-focused LVD Strippit brand.Industry Update
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Walter Surface Technologies acquires tooling manufacturers
Montreal-based Walter Surface Technologies has acquired two cutting tool manufacturers, expanding its cutting tool product offering to metalworkers. -
Tool balancing: How it works
With so many manufacturing companies looking to run at higher RPMs, balancing your tool assemblies has become much more critical to success.Videos
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Sandvik completes two acquisitions
Sandvik Coromant had a busy holiday season, completing a duo of high profile strategic acquisitions.Industry Update
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CTMA adds Valiant manager to board of directors
The CTMA has officially welcomed its newest member of the board of directors. -
Custom machined vise jaws
Dillon Manufacturing, Inc.’s vise jaws have machined work surfaces to fit the contours and curves of your workpieces.Shop Tools
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Bystronic adds 15kW fiber option
Bystronic’s new 15kW fiber for Bystar Fiber 3015 and 4020 improves speed, precision and flexibility for sheet metal processors. -
Maximum flexibility chuck jaws
Schunk’s ROTA-M flex 2+2, is a low-maintenance chuck jaw with a compensating mechanism that provides a very long compensation stroke. -
Face mill for variable conditions
Walter’s newest face milling cutter, the Xtra·tec XT M5012, is a productive and versatile new face mill with an 88° approach angle. -
Canadian manufacturing sector soars into 2021, says IHS
Canadian manufacturers registered a record improvement in business conditions during December, according to the latest IHS Markit Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).Industry Update
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Ontario provides $1.3M to train workers in London, Ottawa
The Ontario government is pumping $1.3 million into skills training to help the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) develop workers in London and Ottawa for new opportunities in the manufacturing sector. -
Dancing robots...for real
One of the biggest challenges with robot development is ensuring smooth movement wthout requiring the robot to be anchored securely. Well, it looks like Boston Dynamics is well on it's way to figuring this out.Videos
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Unboxing a KUKA IONTEC robot
Normally unboxing videos are focused on the latest and greatest phones or toys, but this Christmas the adults are getting a treat. -
Indian injection moulder opening Ontario plant
New Delhi, India-based automotive parts maker Plastic Component Industries (PCI) will be opening its first-ever international facility in Ontario.Industry Update
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SME names Robert Willig CEO
SME has named Robert Willig its executive director and CEO. His employment with SME will commence on Jan. 1. -
Mazak launches new EZ series
Mazak has officially launched its new Ez machine series, the new MAZATROL SmoothEz control and a new website.Shop Tools
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CMM portal for large and small companies
Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology’s Metrology Gate web portal service help manufacturers monitor and control inspection activities around the clock. -
Zap that rust away
Watch as TRUMPF's TruPulse 2020 nano fiber laser peels 350 µm thick rust from steel plate.Videos
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Automated 90 degree cuts
Scotchman’s Auto-90 program option makes the SUP-600 AngleMaster a completely automatic machine for 90° cuts.Shop Tools
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Overlay welding solution
Fronius has focused on overlay welding with its second generation of the Compact Cladding Cell. -
Capacity utilization dips but auto sector holds
Throughout the third quarter, there were many signs of a gradual resumption of activities in the manufacturing sector.Industry Update
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Translas enters Québec market
Translas Canada Industries Ltd., a global welding gun manufacturer with its North American headquarters in Woodstock, Ont., is expanding its territory to the Québec market. -
Automated, integrated, unattended toolmaking
ANCA's Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS) uses smart automation and IT integration to connect tool production processes and systems, and this video demonstrates how that leads to 24/7 production.Videos
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MC Machinery opens new technology centre
MC Machinery has opened a new Southeast Technology Centre in Concord, N.C., featuring a showroom and offices for service and applications employees.Industry Update
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CWB, OPG boost welding education in Durham region
Welding education at four Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) schools is about to get a major boost from a high-powered industry partnership. -
Flexible, versatile turning
Doosan Machine Tools has updated its Lynx turning centres with the 2600SY.Shop Tools
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Large diameter, high speed boring
The Wohlhaupter VolCut insert holder from Allied Machine and Engineering (AMEC) is part of a rough boring system engineered to remove large volumes of material at high speeds and light feed rates in just one cut. -
CTMA calls for changes to border-crossing policy
The CTMA is advocating for a solution to recent border issues where Canadian companies’ U.S. customers are not being permitted across the border to view and approve work prior to final shipment.Videos
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CME survey reveals COVID's scars on industry
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’ (CME) newly released Management Issues Survey shows the impact of the global pandemic on manufacturers, including disruptions in supply chain and increased labour and skills shortages.Industry Update
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Windsor manufacturing researcher named to Order of Canada
University of Windsor professor Hoda ElMaraghy has been awarded the Order of Canada for her contributions to the field of mechanical engineering. -
5-axis, twin-spindle machining centre
The new twin-spindle DZ Series 22 from Chiron rapidly machines complex, large workpieces, including housings for electric motors and transmissions, oil pumps, chassis components, and more. The company also offers a four axis variant of the Series 22.Shop Tools
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Post processor optimizes 5 axis machining
FANUC’s new post processor optimizes 5-axis machining capabilities in FANUC CNCs. -
Light band saw with reamer attachment
Milwaukee Tool’s M12 FUEL compact band saw is the lightest compact band saw on the market. -
Testing Sandvik's new turning grade
Predictable tool wear has become increasingly important in modern turning, especially where there is limited supervision in lights-out production.Videos
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Efficient grooving on tough materials
WBH20 and WBS10 CBN insert grades from Walter Tools deliver optimum surface quality, high process reliability, and extended tool life in grooving operations on the toughest materials.Shop Tools
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Yaskawa, ESAB building robotic welding cells
The ESAB Group Inc. and robot systems manufacturer Yaskawa have partnered to jointly develop and market a line of pre-engineered robotic welding systems.Industry Update
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Canada's economic plan offers some manufacturing support
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) welcomes the $100 billion federal stimulus package aimed at creating one million jobs over the next three years. -
Lincoln Electric - Build a Better World
Join Lincoln Electric on Dec. 2-3, 2020 for an exclusive virtual expo for industry professionals, by industry professionals.Videos
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Ontario-made Covid screening and tracking app
As businesses across Canada adapt to new COVID restrictions, a Northern-Ontario company has created an easy-to-use mobile tool to help organizations implement contact tracing and health screening protocols.Shop Tools
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Maintain machine accuracy on the shop floor
Use Renishaw’s Equator gauging system as a standalone gauging system to maintain accuracy on the shop floor. -
Xiris added to Ontario made roster
Burlington, Ont-based machine vision technology manufacturer Xiris is the latest company to be added to the roster of Ontario Made Program manufacturers.Industry Update
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CWB Foundation collaborates to boost skilled trades
The CWB Welding Foundation, Bruce Power, Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) and UA Canada are partnering to help local youth access apprenticeships and careers. -
Check out the additive lab at Sask Poly Tech
Sometimes you need an on-ramp, sometimes you need an off-ramp and sometimes you need Saskatchewan Polytechnic's RAMP lab.Videos
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Compact, portable TIG inverter
Weldcote's Striker 160 welding inverter for TIG and stick welding is a compact, dual voltage single-phase inverter unit.Shop Tools
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The world according to Iscar
Iscar has recently launched its Iscar World app, which consolidates all of the company's online apps, interfaces, and product catalogs in a single space. -
Leadership changes at Big Kaiser
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling has promoted Jack Burley to president/chief operating officer, taking effect Jan. 1, 2021.Industry Update
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EuroBLECH 2021 postponed until Autumn 2022
EuroBLECH, the world’s largest sheet metal technology exhibition, has been canceled. The event was scheduled for March 2021 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. -
Integrate automation with AIMS
The ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS) connects sequential processes in tool manufacturing to bank the benefits of automation and integration.Videos
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Universal Robots gains IACET accreditation
Universal Robots has been accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to issue continuing education units.Industry Update
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Additive SLM machine with 12 lasers
SLM Solutions’ new NXG XII 600 selective laser melting machine is equipped with 12 lasers and a cubed build envelope of 600x600x600 mm.Shop Tools
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SolidCAD acquires AMS 360
SolidCAD, a professional services company and Canada’s largest Autodesk Platinum Partner, has acquired AMS 360 Inc., another Autodesk reseller.Industry Update
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Multi-level rotary pallet system boosts capacity
Doosan Machine Tools has introduced a new multi-level rotary pallet system (RPS) for its NHP 4000 and NHP 5000 horizontal machining centers.Shop Tools
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NASCAR pit crew veteran's fabricating tips
Justin Voss, an experienced fabricator and 15-year veteran of the pits in NASCAR, shares some useful tips for fabricators in all walks of life.Videos
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Time to rebuild Canada-U.S. trading relationship: CME
Joe Biden’s U.S. presidential election win will have a significant impact on the Canada-U.S. trading relationship, and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) says that while the new administration will operate with more predictability, Canada will have to work hard to stabilize and improve economic ties with its top trading partner.Industry Update
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Tenaris eyes Sault Ste. Marie as its tube-making hub
Multinational manufacturer Tenaris, is planning to consolidate all of its pipe manufacturing operations into its Tenaris Algoma Tubes division in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. -
Lincoln Electric launches new maintenance app
Lincoln Electric has introduced a new innovative app that takes the guesswork out of preventative maintenance and ensures optimal performance from the company's Rangerwelder/generator.Shop Tools
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Automation-ready fiber laser cutter
Amada’s latest fiber laser cutting machine, the Ventis 3015 AJ, achieves virtually dross-free cutting of a variety of materials and thicknesses including stainless steel and aluminum. -
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Manufacturing in Canada remains strong in October: survey
Canadian manufacturers recorded further solid rises in output, new orders and purchases during October, signalling another marked improvement in overall business conditions.Industry Update
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Next-level Efficiency
by Noelle Stapinksy Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software helps manufacturers improve productivity and provides a clear view of an entire operationPlant Management
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How to Choose: Stud Welding or Spot Welding
by Andy Gillings Start by defining your priorities and application requirementsWelding
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Barrel cutter Shapes: A Cutting-Edge Trend
Andrei Petrilin Changes in barrel milling cutters have resulted in more flexible and versatile endmillsCutting Tools
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Small But Mighty
Kip Hanson Micromachining is a big business that’s only getting bigger. Here are three keys to success in an increasingly competitive fieldMachining Technology
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Opening Drawers
by Kip Hanson Automating CNC machine tools has not only become more necessary, but much easier as well -
Planning Beyond Survival: Setting Priorities
Mike Brownhill, commercial accounts director at Export Development Canada (EDC), suggests a few key factors all manufacturers should take into consideration when planning for 2021.Blog
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Planning Beyond Survival
by Michael Ouellette Manufacturing experts discuss how to position your company for recovery and invest for post-pandemic growth -
A Few Words to Describe 2020
è During the past eight months I have heard this year described in a vast number of ways. I won’t list them, but a lot of them were fearful, most of them were cautious, many of them colourful and almost all of them decidedly negative.Blog
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Quebec manufacturer lands 150 bus order with Halifax Transit
Quebec bus manufacturer Nova Bus, has won a bid to manufacture and supply 150 diesel powered buses to Halifax Transit over a three-year period.Industry Update
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Renishaw launches a new version of FixtureBuilder 3D-modelling software
Renishaw has released the latest version of its 3D fixture modelling software, FixtureBuilder 8.0.Shop Tools
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Multi-function surface grinder
The Chevalier Smart-B818III multi-function three axis CNC surface grinder available from Heinman Machinery is capable of producing mirror finishes on highly accurate workpieces and can produce microfinishes of 5 rms or better. -
Installing a massive double column MC
Watch the Okuma team install an MCR-A5C double column machining centre at Okuma America Corp. Headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.Videos
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High performance spade drill
Allied Machine and Engineering’s T-A Pro drill combines material-specific insert geometries, a redesigned drill body and a proprietary coolant-through system to allow penetration rates at speeds nearly 30 per cent faster than other high-performance drills.Shop Tools
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Compact 5-sided machining
The MCR-A5CII high-speed double column machining centre from Okuma has compact auto-loading/unloading attachments for true five-sided machining in a compact footprint. -
Feds grant $650K to Quebec 3D printer
Additive manufacturing firm Solaxis Ingéniosité Manufacturière Inc. has been granted $650,000 in federal money to invest in new, state-of-the-art computer equipment and machines.Industry Update
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Manufacturing recovery is underway: BDC
Canada’s economic recovery is well underway and is outpacing the recovery of most developed nations, according to Pierre Cléroux, vice president of research and chief economist at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). -
GM's Army off-roader based on Colorado ZR2
GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, has delivered the U.S. Army its first Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), part of a $214.3 million contract awarded in June.Videos
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World Premier: 5-axis travelling column
DMG MORI's newly released DMF 200|8 five-axis travelling column machining centre can handle structural components and mold inserts up to 2,300 mm long and up to 2,000 kg.Shop Tools
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Fume extraction at the source
Translas has released two new fume extractors to reduce welders’ exposure to hazardous fumes and provide a healthier, safer work environment. -
Spark adds Han’s
Boisbriand, Quebec-based distributer Spark & Co. has added Han’s Lasers to its product lineup, including Han’s 2D, 3D and tube lasers as well as additive manufacturing machines and press brakes.Industry Update
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Sandvik to acquire CGTech
Sandvik has agreed to acquire CGTech, a NC/CNC simulation, verification and optimization software developer. -
Comparing welding wire
The Weld.com guys sure don't look like the type to pour over formulas on a white board, but don't let that beard fool you.Videos
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Jason Kenney opens Mazak Edmonton Technical Centre
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Mazak Corp.'s Canada new technical centre in Edmonton, Alta.Industry Update
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Press brake versatility
The HRB Press Brake Series from Amada leverages industry-leading bending technology and a variety of production-enhancing features that can be customized to your specific challenges.Shop Tools
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Hydraulic chuck adaptors
M96 hydraulic chuck adapters are a highly flexible tool holding system that fixes on the collet location of any ER live tool spindle. -
CWB Welding foundation receives $300K donation
The CWB Welding Foundation has received a $300,000 donation from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with shipbuilding and repair comapny Seaspan.Industry Update
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APMA names Project Arrow concept design winner
The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) has unveiled the winning design for the first all-Canadian full-build, zero-emission concept vehicle named Project Arrow. -
Solid carbide and CBN end mills for micro applications
Emuge Corp.’s new micro end mills and micro milling/drilling chucks handle a wide range of applications such as die and mould, medical and more.Shop Tools
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Electronic spindle prevents stop block contamination
The iSpeed5 from NSK America Corp. is a fully tool-changeable electronic spindle. -
New $33.4M terminal planned for Trois-Rivières
The federal government is investing $33.4 million to build a new multipurpose terminal west of the Port of Trois-Rivières' existing infrastructure.Industry Update
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Titan Gilroy likes the Haimer face shield
Titan Gilroy knows what it's like to work the floor in a machine shop.Videos
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Robot army welding car frames
We have all heard the jokes about technology taking over the world. Well, they've started with automotive plants. -
Ontario, Feds confirm $590M for Ford Oakville investment
The federal and Ontario provincial governments are contributing $295-million each to Ford Motor Co. of Canada's Oakville Assembly Complex investment.Industry Update
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Electric and hybrid press brakes
BLM GROUP’s ProBend press brakes are available in the all-electric E-Series or the hybrid H-Series.Shop Tools
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Punch-laser combo with rack and pinion drive
The Strippit PL Punch-Laser combination from LVD Group combines the punching and forming advantages of the Strippit PX or V Series punch press with the speed and versatility of fiber laser cutting. -
Locweld wins $50m contract from Hydro-Québec
Locweld, a Candiac, Que.-based metal fabricator, has been awarded a major contract by Hydro-Québec for the new Micoua-Saguenay 735 kV transmission line.Industry Update
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Tensile Testing: Fundamentals and Challenges
by James Clinton Tensile testing determines suitability for use and a material’s performance over timePlant Management
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8 Weld Quality Hot Spots
by Bill Kelly Learning to recognize and address these weld quality issues will improve inspection results and boost productivityWelding
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Combo Nation
by Noelle Stapinsky The union of punch and fiber laser cutting processes in one machine is like a Swiss Army knife for job shops.Fabricating Technology
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Clearing Chips
by Kip Hanson Still struggling with bird nests? It might be time for a different toolholder and a different pump. -
The Missing ‘Linc’
by Michael Ouellette For an Ottawa job shop with an uncertain future in the pandemic, having the right machines on the floor saved the day, and the company.Machining Technology
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Untapped Talent
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Machining an engine block with DMG's NHX-8000
DMG-MORI’s NHX 8000 is a horizontal machining center for large workpieces, and its put to the test machining a six-cylinder engine block in this video.Videos
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Canada to top-up small business relief fund
The Government of Canada has committed to provide an additional $600 million to support small and medium-sized businesses and their workers through its Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).Industry Update
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Grinding wheel with reusable core
Norton Winter AEON electroplated grinding wheels from Saint-Gobain Abrasives handle high precision applications in the automotive, medical and aerospace markets.Shop Tools
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Mazak to expand N.A. headquarters
Mazak Optonics is moving ahead with expansion plans for their North American Headquarters in Elgin, Ill.Industry Update
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3-edged threading
Tungaloy’s TungThread indexable thread turning tools now have three-edged internal threading inserts and dedicated toolholders for hole diameters as small as 7.4 mm (.291-in.).Shop Tools
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Hybrid 3D printer, 5 axis mill makes incredible octopus
There's not a lot of demand in the industrial market for a large, solid metal octopus.Videos
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Change the end effector but not the body
Kurt Workholding’s RV36 is a a two-finger parallel robotic gripper featuring automated finger/end effector changes without changing the gripper body itself.Shop Tools
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Tool holders for live turning
REGO-FIX USA has partnered with tooling system manufacturer WTO GmbH to develop a line of powRgrip holders for its QuickFlex quick-change driven toolholders for live turning systems. -
Héroux-Devtek wins major Boeing parts mandate
Aerospace parts manufacturer Héroux-Devtek Inc. has been awarded a multi-year contract by plane-maker Boeing to manufacture new actuation components for several commercial aircraft platforms.Industry Update
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Racer Machinery picked for Siemens' control roll-out
Cambridge, Ont.-based Racer Machinery has been chosen to be part of Siemens’ “field experience” phase of its global rollout of Sinumerik One CNC control. -
Hot pass pipeline welding
Welding takes on a different flavour depending on the region in Canada in which you work.Videos
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Ford confirms details in game-changing labour deal
In the worst-kept secret of 2020, Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd. has confirmed a $1.8-billion investment to be the first automotive manufacturer in Canada to build fully battery electric vehicles (BEVs).Industry Update
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Quick change, synchronous tooling adaptor
Compensate for axial movement and pressure during tapping with the AB735 synchronized tapping adaptor from Walter.Shop Tools
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Measure and manage wire with contactless system
Measure steel wire for tires, copper wire for electrical cables, CO2 welding wire and more with Aeroel Wireline laser measuring system from Marposs. -
CME, NGen amp up online training to fuel recovery
Canadian manufacturers now have access to a number of training options to help master the skills necessary to manage their companies through the recovery phase of the pandemic.Industry Update
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Bystronic adds to Quebec team
Bystronic Canada has announced the appointment of Ed Bonarek as Direct Sales Engineer for Western Quebec, headquarterd in Montreal. -
MAZAK VCN-570C Intelligent Milling Function
We really enjoy videos of machines removing metal, and this one is no exception.Videos
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High performance micro TIG
The high performance MAWA-300B pulsed micro TIG welding power supply is ideal for pulse arc welding of coils and terminals, bus bars and coated wires in the automotive, medical, battery and electronics industries.Shop Tools
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Ford, Unifor strike landmark $1.95B deal
Ford Motor Co. Ltd and Unifor reached a tentative deal that change the auto industry landscape in Ontario.Industry Update
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CenterLine nabs 2020 National Manufacturing Leadership Award
CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd. has been awarded the National Manufacturing Leadership Award by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) for outstanding achievement in the Engineering and Production Technology Leadership category. -
Actuators for robotic spot welding
Tolomatic’s Compact ServoWeld high-force actuators for seventh-axis robotic spot-welding is now designed on a compact footprint in Tolomatic’s most power-dense actuator for weld-gun designs.Shop Tools
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Platinum Tooling presents IMTS product lines in video
The cancellation of trade shows this year has left many companies scrambling to showcase their best manufacturing technology.Videos
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DMG Mori's AGV-based factory boost production 30%
DMG MORI has revolutionized the production of its monoBLOCK five-axis machining centres with a new 4,000 square-metre (43055.64 square-foot) Excellence Factory at DECKEL MAHO Pfronten.Industry Update
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In-line compressed air conveyor
EXAIR’s new 2-1/2 NPT heavy duty threaded line vac is a powerful in-line conveyor that transports high volumes of material through ordinary pipe.Shop Tools
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Seco expands its HRSA tooling lineup
Seco Tools has expanded its Secomax CW100 line of ceramic insert grades for manufacturers working with heat-resistant superalloys (HRSA). -
TITANS of CNC teams up with Haimer
Haimer USA has announced a new partnership with TITANS of CNC, an organization that uplifts students, educators and the manufacturing workforce in over 170 countries.Industry Update
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Ontario gives Linamar $2.5M for ventilator production
The Province of Ontario is giving $2.5 million to Guelph, Ont.-based automotive parts maker Linamar Corp. to support the retooling of its assembly line to make ventilator components. -
U.S. backs down on aluminum tariffs
The U.S. has balked on its 10 per cent tariff on Canadian P1020 aluminum, announcing that it would remove those tariffs one day before Canada’s retaliatory tariffs were to go into effect, and mere weeks after the tariffs were enacted. -
Fiber laser engraves a quarter
There's not a lot of art involved when engraving parts in a manufacturing process, but this fibre laser video shows us that maybe there should be.Videos
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Free press brake load calculator app
Cincinnati Inc. has released a load calculator app that helps users figure out the press brake tonnage required to air bend a certain piece of metal.Shop Tools
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TIG welding through a keyhole
The K-TIG 1000 Evolve II is a unique approach to TIG welding that opens and manages a full-penetration “keyhole” through the joint. -
Lincoln, PypeServer announce partnership
Lincoln Electric and PypeServer Inc. have announced a partnership under which all newly-sold MPM pipe profilers from Lincoln’s Vernon Tool division will come standard with PypeServer software.Industry Update
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Manufacturing leads August jobs rebound
Employment rose by 246,000 in August, compared with 419,000 in July, according to the latest jobs data from Statistics Canada. -
Grinder with sealed cartridge-type spindle
The KAAST Machine Tools saddle- style F-Grind AH series high precision surface grinder features hardened, ground and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coated table guideways.Shop Tools
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Motor and coupler brakes for hazardous duty
Air operated Posistop oil shear motor and coupler brakes from Force Control Industries, Inc., are ideal for severe duty applications, and when equipped with a hazardous duty valve can be used in hazardous environments. -
New welding and consumables catalogue
Bernard and Tregaskiss have released a joint MIG welding guns and consumables catalogue. -
A day in the life of Toyota quality engineer
Toyota is reknowned for it's approach to quality in the manufacturing process, and operations at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) are no different.Videos
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Canada’s CEOs more optimistic than global peers: KPMG
Canadian CEOs are more optimistic about the future than their global counterparts, finds KPMG's latest Global CEO Outlook.Industry Update
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FedDev Ontario pumps $7.8M into 3 York region manufacturers
FedDev Ontario, the federal department tasked with boosting manufacturing fims in the province, has invested $7.8 million to help three manufacturers increase productivity, capacity and create 116 skilled jobs. -
Ontario launches next round of $10M O-AMP program
Ontario has launched its next round of applications for the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP). -
Machining a cube in a cube...in a cube, on a lathe
Watch as this machininst produces a three-level cube using only a lathe.Videos
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Honda, GM sign strategic MoU
Automakers GM and Honda have signed a non-binding deal working toward establishing a North American automotive alliance.Industry Update
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Toolholder monitor closes the loop on industry 4.0
Schunk’s new iTENDO sensory toolholder monitors machining processes at high resolution at the tool to control cutting parameters in real time.Shop Tools
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Double column machining centre for press dies
The new MCR-S double column machining centre (DCMC) from Okuma America Corp., roughs and finishes press dies in one setup. -
SkyDrive debuts flying car
SkyDrive Inc., a Toyota-backed company developing “urban air mobility solutions,” conducted its first public demonstration flight of the SD-03 flying car.Videos
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Canada's manufacturing recovery continues
August was another positive month overall for Canadian manufacturing’s recovery, as new orders and output both increased solidly, according to IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).Industry Update
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New name signals big moves for Mate
Mate Precision Tooling is expanding it's product line to target a whole new industrial market segment, and it's getting a new company name to reflect that change. -
Customize measurement configurations
Dual optical systems and touch-probe capability help the AVX550 Multi-Sensor Vision System from L.S. Starrett Co., measure parts with a diverse range of feature sizes and geometries.Shop Tools
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Large part multi-tasking machine
Doosan Machine Tools latest addition, the PUMA SMX5100L twin-spindle, multi-tasking turn-mill center, completes complex parts in a single setup. -
Take an Engineered Approach to Deep Hole Drilling
by Jeff Price Preparation is the first step to successful runs and positive margins on each jobMachining Technology
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Back to the Basics
by John Ward Welding during the pandemic means a host of new safety protocols, but don’t forget about the baseline practicesWelding
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Making their Mark
Fiber lasers have made significant technological strides in recent yearsFabricating Technology
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Thrilling Threads
by Kip Hanson These alternatives to drilling can help save time on internal threadingCutting Tools
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Jumping into the Melt Pool
by Kip Hanson Will hybrid additive CNC machine tools become the new norm of manufacturing?Machining Technology
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Moulding a Winner
by Noelle Stapinsky Canada’s tool, die and mould sector has again proven its resilience in the face of an economic meltdown -
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DIY welding project: Wagon
Watch Tom Patsis, owner of Cold Hard Art, combine cutting, bending and welding as he explains each step of this project using his Millermatic 211 MIG welder and Dynasty 280DX TIG welder.Videos
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Algoma Steel nabs $4M fed assistance for climate action
Algoma Steel has secured $4 million in federal funding to support the company’s climate change initiatives.Industry Update
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CWBi Acorn, Sask. Polytechnic offer free welding video series
CWBi Acorn has partnered with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to produce online lessons that cover topics in welding applications and technology to keep students’ education on track during a tumultuous school year. -
Flexible robot vision
OnRobot is launching a software update for its 2.5D camera-based Eyes vision system to empower manufacturers to gain even greater productivity increases from their automation.Shop Tools
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Robot-ready vises with 3 jaw options
Precision Force 5-Axis MaxLock vise lineup from Kurt Workholding features three new models with three available jaw options. -
Sandvik attempts to 3D print a smash-proof guitar
Some of the most iconic moments in rock and roll involve bands destroying their gear on stage after a set.Videos
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21 pallet RPS for horizontal machining centres
Doosan Machine Tools' multi-level RPS (Rotary Pallet System) works with Doosan’s NHP Series horizontal machining centres, specifically the NHP 4000 and NHP 5000.Shop Tools
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Tooling for slots, shoulders, contours and pockets
ISCAR’s XQUAD extended flute milling cutters and inserts machine titanium, high temperature alloys and stainless steel. -
CWB Association eliminates membership fees
The CWB Association is now offering memberships at no cost to anyone that wishes to join the association.Industry Update
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OPG picks 5 Canadian firms to bid on $100M dam maintenance
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has listed five Canadian companies able to bid on future repair, replacement and refurbishment work for large control gates at its hydroelectric generating stations. -
Horn to open new N.A. headquarters
Horn USA, Inc. is moving to a new headquarters during the third quarter of 2020. -
Time-lapse of Ford's changeover to Ranger assembly
Ever wonder what it looks like to completely retool an auto plant? Well, take a look at this time-lapse video from Ford Motor Co.Videos
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GDP jumped in May: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.5 per cent in May after falling off a cliff when emergency measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 resulted in widespread shutdowns.Industry Update
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Haimer, Fullerton sign licensing deal
Fullerton Tool Co., a solid carbide tool manufacturer, and Haimer USA have recently signed a licensing agreement for Haimer’s patented Safe-Lock anti-pullout system. -
Welding cobot with 10kg payload
Add robotic welding capacity to current production with the six-axis HC10XP human-collaborative robot from Yaskawa Motoman.Shop Tools
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Tool grinder with flexibility
Rollomatic’s new GrindSmart six axis 630XW tool grinding machine with six‐station wheel/nozzle changer is easily adapted for individual boring bar designs, both for short and long runs. -
Fibre laser demo from Access Machinery
Access Machinery has started a YouTube show demonstrating Durma machines in use at their customers facilities.Videos
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Business system module added to job management software
SigmaTEK Systems has added its Business Systems Suite to its SigmaNEST Version 20 product portfolio.Shop Tools
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Coil-fed washer reduces stamping defects
Automatic Feed Co.’s (AFCO) coil-fed high pressure hot water washers eliminate oil and contamination on aluminum and various metals that can cause visible part defects during the stamping process. -
SPI Lasers rebrands under TRUMPF name
TRUMPF Group has announced that its TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH division will combine the business operations of SPI Lasers UK Ltd. to bring advantages in industrial applications via both disk and fiber technology and enhance customer service offerings.Industry Update
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Adam Savage gets savage threading a bolt
Watch Adam Savage of MythBuster’s fame manually machine a huge bolt from a brass blank.Videos
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100 new electronic digital micrometers
L.S. Starrett has introduced more than 100 electronic digital micrometers with new features for improved ergonomics, functionality and productivity.Shop Tools
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Turning control optimizes lathe set-up
Offering lathe machinists a new easy-to-use turning control with state-of-the-art features as standard, Heidenhain presents the highly anticipated ACU-RITE brand TURNPWR control. -
EMAG Acquires CNC lathe specialist Scherer Feinbau
Machine tool manufacturer EMAG Group has acquired specialty CNC maker Scherer Feinbau, based in Alzenau, Germany.Industry Update
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FABTECH 2020 cancelled
After a long process of watching and waiting, North America’s largest fabricating, forming, welding and finishing event has been cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. -
Get 'Career-Ready' with CTMA Work Program
Program helps match employers with students, recent grads, and/or potential new apprenticesBlog
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Thinking Fabitively
by Kip Hanson Additive comes on strong in the fabricating spaceFabricating Technology
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Resistance Welding Thick Battery Tabs
Advances in technology are changing how we weld batteriesWelding
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The Big Picture Approach
by Noelle Stapinsky Cost effective ways of growing with automation in the job shopFabricating Technology
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The Details Matter in Tool Selection
by Michael Ouellette Cutting corners when choosing tooling may seem like a time saver, but can ultimately remove your marginCutting Tools
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Nice Wheels
by Kip Hanson Grinding is becoming increasingly high-tech, automated and multi-functionalMachining Technology
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Fueling Future Demand
by Noelle Stapinsky Will pent-up demand give a spark to the energy and resources value chain? -
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Machining massive gears
Manufacturing has seen a whole lot of technological innovation over the years, but it's still gears that make the world go 'round.Videos
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July PMI signals fastest output increase since Q3 2018
Improving customer demand is bolstering Canada’s manufacturing sector, according to the latest report from IHS Markit.Industry Update
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New machine tool accessories catalogue
Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., the exclusive North American importer of standard and custom Live Tools, Angle Heads, and Multiple Spindle Tools manufactured by Heimatec GmbH, has released its new catalog.Shop Tools
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Precision drill tip with hardened, polished flutes
The D4120 is an indexable insert drill from Walter that combines superior performance, enhanced precision and cost-effectiveness. -
Guidebook for manufacturers crossing the border
A group of manufacturing industry associations has created a guide for business travellers crossing the U.S.-Canada border for work in the manufacturing supply chain that's critical to regional economies in both countries.Industry Update
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Modular end-of-arm inspection tool fits most robots
Capable of detecting defects of less than half the width of a human hair—imperceptible to the naked eye—ABB’s new 3D quality inspection (3DQI) robot cell will provide fast, accurate testing to make metrology easier and less time consuming.Shop Tools
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Tooling data manager stores values for subsequent runs
The latest version of TDM Systems Global Line tool data management software now has a number of enhancements and new modules that help users reduce tooling costs and increase efficiency. -
Robot dog 'Fluffy' patrols Ford transmission plant
It's a dog's life at Ford Motor Co.'s Van Dyk transmission plant in Sterling heights, Mich.Videos
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Aluminum industry shifting back to value-added as demand returns
Exports of standard commodity aluminium from Canada into the United States have decreased on a monthly basis, according to the Aluminium Association of Canada.Industry Update
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Economy to sink 6% this year, bounce back in 2021, says BMO report
The Canadian and global economies have begun the initial stages of recovery, according to a newly-released report from BMO. -
Magna's composite frame in production
Magna’s composite space frame liftgate reinforcement solution, is the real deal for lightweighting.Videos
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CN to buy 1,500 grain hopper cars
Rail carrier CN plans to acquire 1,500 new generation, high-capacity, grain hopper cars with delivery starting in January of 2021.Industry Update
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Alberta announces $58M for Natural Gas Challenge winners
The Government of Alberta through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has earmarked millions of dollars to fund a number of innovative projects that improve productivity and reduce emissions in the natural gas sector. -
Auto-Darkening Filters for Welding Helmets
Weldcote’s auto-darkening filters feature clear, true-colour blue, high-definition technology that enhances the visible spectrum for optimal clarity and reduced eye fatigue.Shop Tools
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Top jaws grip ID, OD or combo
Special top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing are available in configurations to grip a components ID, OD or a combination of both, to suit any workholding application. -
Belt grinder with 3 horsepower motor
The Kalamazoo Industries BG448 4 x 48-inch industrial abrasive belt grinder has a three-horsepower motor with a 7200 SFPM surface speed for fast metal removal with minimal heat. -
Milling cutters with high-feed face geometry
Walter has introduced the MC025 Advance and MD025 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters. -
EMEC signs distribution deal with Milltronics
Mississauga, Ont.-based EMEC Machine Tools, Inc., has signed an exclusive deal to distribute, service and support Milltronics Machine Tools in Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec.Industry Update
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Get 'Career Ready' with CTMA
The CTMA has brought back it's flagship skilled trades support program for a second year.Videos
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Ontario, Quebec lead manufacturing rebound in May
Manufacturing sales increased 10.7 per cent to $40.2 billion in May following a record 27.9 per cent decline in April, according to Statistics Canada’s Monthly Manufacturing Survey.Industry Update
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Mazak to open tech centre in Edmonton
Mazak Corp. Canada will in September 2020 open a new technical centre in Edmonton, Alta. -
Underwater welding a ship's hull
Welding is often hot, uncomfortable and at least a little dangerous.Videos
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Multi-purpose portable welder
The Multiprocess 201 SLM from Canaweld is a powerful, portable and intelligent welding machine.Shop Tools
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High-speed fibre laser tube cutting
The FT-150 FIBER tube-cutting laser from Mazak Optonics has been designed for high-speed cutting and reduced non-cutting process to improve cycle times for small to medium diameter tubes. -
Unemployment rate drops in June after record high in May
The unemployment rate was 12.3 per cent in June, a drop of 1.4 percentage points from a record-high of 13.7 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada’s most recent Labour Force Survey.Industry Update
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Province, CME launch Ontario Made program to boost business
The Ontario government has announced a new program it hopes will boost the order books for local businesses and combat the inconsistencies of a fractured global supply chain. -
Mazak completes Kentucky spindle rebuild facility
Mazak Corp. has completed the expansion of its Spindle Rebuild Department as part of a $15 million investment in its Florence, Ken.-based manufacturing campus. -
Milling aluminum Lego removal tool
Sometimes fun and games can be hard work, and sometimes hard work can be fun.Videos
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Optimize robotic parts handling
The PinPoint Solution from CenterLine (Windsor) Inc. is a configurable machine tending solution to feed parts into robotic lines and cells designed to maximize production throughput and optimize operator utilization and part flexibility.Shop Tools
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Doosan teams up with Titans of CNC
Doosan Machine Tools has announced a new strategic partnership to become the exclusive machine provider for YouTube machining sensation Titans of CNC.Industry Update
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Nucor a GM Supplier of the Year
Steel maker Nucor Corp. was named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year. -
Multitasking turning centre
Here’s a close-up up of MAZAK’s HQR-200MSY multi-tasking turning centre as it machines an electrical connector.Videos
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Fanuc adds 5-axis to CNC training module
FANUC’s Machining Simulation for Workforce Development provides training for controls operation and part programming in a virtual environment.Shop Tools
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Low profile encoders reduce mounting time
Heidenhain’s next generation RENCO brand rotary encoders includes an upgraded R35i model and the R35iL low profile encoder, a successor to the RCML15. -
Grinding software acts as analysis hub
The latest release of software maker ANCA’s CIMulator3D tool simulation software for grinding has an upgraded interface with fresh colors and icons and is even easier to use with intuitive functionality. -
June PMI shows signs of turnaround
There was a glimmer of hope for the Canadian manufacturing sector in June, as June economic data pointed to signs of a turnaround in momentum, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index from IHS Markit.Industry Update
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Global manufacturing turning a corner, says J.P. Morgan
The downturn in the global manufacturing sector eased in June, according to a recent market report. -
Flash welding vs. Butt welding
Do you know the difference between a resistance flash butt weld and a resistance butt weld?Videos
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Thread former with more edges
The TC470 Supreme solid carbide thread former from Walter combines a new geometry with more forming edges than comparable thread formers.Shop Tools
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Heinman introduces two new First VMCs
COVID-19 has not stopped Heinman and First to continue to forge forward. -
Waterloo Brewing planning $13.4M expansion
Waterloo Brewing Ltd., Ontario's largest Canadian-owned brewery, is investing $13.4 million to meet demand. The project will include expansion of its brewing and blending capacity as well as the installation of a new can line.Industry Update
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MDA, Burloak sign 5-year additive deal
Aerospace darling MDA and Burloak Technologies, a division of Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd., have signed a five-year agreement to partner on additive manufacturing for parts and components used in satellite antennas. -
Liquid metal lattice moves like a human hand
Pu Zhang, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has developed what he calls the first liquid metal lattice in the world, which is made from Field's alloy, a mix of bismuth, indium and tin.Videos
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Orbital welding controller for intense environments
AMI, a division of welding giant ESAB, has launched its Model 317 Orbital Welding Controller.Shop Tools
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OnRobot's screwdriver EOA fits most robots
OnRobot’s latest end-of-arm “Screwdriver” allows manufacturers to automate a wide range of assembly processes quickly, easily, and flexibly. -
Mazak launches digital customer extravaganza
Mazak has launched a three-pronged holistic digital customer experience.Industry Update
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Dormer Pramet to acquire Miranda Tools
Dormer Pramet has inked a deal to acquire Mumbai-based Miranda Tools, a manufacturer of high-speed steel (HSS) and solid carbide cutting tools. -
Canadian Structural Welding Certification
This video offers a glimpse into what a CWB certification test is like, offering some tips along the way.Videos
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Jet-through chuck with new sizes
Big Kaiser has expanded its jet-through hydraulic chuck line to include the BCV interface and additional inch sizes.Cutting Tools
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High-resolution weld monitor
The high-resolution, compact MM-L300A from Amada Weld Tech detects production errors such as gaps between parts, missing parts, over-penetration, incorrect focus and cover gas absence.Fabricating
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ABB wins robotics innovation award for medical centre cobots
Industrial automation giant ABB has been named a winner in the 2020 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards by Robotics Business Review.Industry Update
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CTMA connects shops with machine outsourcing tool
If there is one certainty about the COVID-19 virus lockdowns, it's that some job shops have more work than they can handle, while others have lost mandates and have more capacity than they need. -
Reshoring for the Rebound
by Michael Ouellette No one is sure how supply chains will change after coronavirus, but change will comePlant Management
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High Speed Machining Know-How
by Andrei Petrilin Tool accuracy plays an integral role in high speed machining successCutting Tools
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Fresh Start
by Noelle Stapinsky A Quebec job shop invests in technology and its workforce to boost productivityFabricating Technology
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Hard to Drill
by Kip Hanson Holemaking is difficult enough as it is. Add tough materials into the mix and it can be a money pit. These tips can helpCutting Tools
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At Arm’s Length
by Kip Hanson Hang on tight: there’s more to automation than the robotMachining Technology
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Drive Time?
by Noelle Stapinsky In the face of a global pandemic, the questions facing Canada’s automotive supply sector will shape the industry for years to come -
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Cutting an anvil with a waterjet...seriously
Have you ever been dropping your anvil on various things and wondered "Hey, what's inside this anvil?" Yeah, we have too.Videos
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Premium milling grades, latest post-coating treatment
Gold-QuadF high-feed cutters from Ingersoll Cutting Tool Co. feature robust edge geometries to promote longer tool life and super-free cutting geometries for removal rates up to 66 per cent higher.Shop Tools
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Adjustable ring mode fibre laser
The HighLight FL4000CSM-ARM fibre laser from Coherent Inc. overcomes the limitations of other joining technologies. -
IMTS 2020 is cancelled
The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has claimed yet another event. The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) has cancelled the manufacturing sector’s flagship event, The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS).Industry Update
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Fronius' TeachMode in action
Is there anything more annoying than repeatedly halting your welding process to snip off some bent wire? The correct answer is: unlikely.Videos
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Lincoln Electric EVP Blankenship retires
Lincoln Electric’s Executive Vice-President and President of Americas welding segment George D. Blankenship, has retired effective May 31, 2020.Industry Update
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CWB extends welding certificates amid lockdown
Good news: if your welding certification is set to expire during the COVID-19 lockdown, there’s a good chance you will be granted an extension, and so will your consumables. -
CTMA's Apprentice Awards open for nominations
The Canadian Tooling and Machining Association's (CTMA) Annual Apprentice Awards will continue in 2020, despite the COVID-19 lockdown. -
Standard, modified or custom press brake tools
Mate Precision Tooling now offers modified standard and custom press brake tools (PBT) that supplement its extensive range of standard hardened and precision ground tooling.Shop Tools
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Two-side, one-pass deburring
The Jonsen SGB1300 automatic two-side-one-pass deburring and edge rounding machine removes sharp edges on stainless steel or and deburrs surfaces and holes in mild steel. -
Toyota's Canadian-made milestone: WATCH
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC), a Canadian success story in terms of automotive production excellence, has produced its nine millionth vehicle, marking another significant milestone in the more than 30-year history of Southern Ontario’s automotive industry.Videos
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Multiple 5 axis CMM probes
Renishaw Inc.’s RFP fringe probe increases the multi-sensor capability of the Revo system by adding non-contact structured light inspection to the existing product range.Shop Tools
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A.I.-driven tube straightener
The automated, all-servo-controlled Tube and Bar Straightening System from Coldwater Machine, a Lincoln Electric Company, handles carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass and other materials. -
Ontario manufacturers keep the PPE coming
Ontario has been investing in local manufacturers in order to keep frontline workers and communities safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, and more of these innovative businesses are receiving financial support through the Ontario Together Fund to re-tool their processes and increase their capacity to make personal protective equipment (PPE).Industry Update
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Toolbuilder Emuge-Franken celebrates 100th anniversary
Emuge-Franken a leading manufacturer of rotary cutting tools, is celebrating its centennial. -
VMC walkaround
Sometimes a little distraction is a good thing. It’s even better when it can be called “research.”Videos
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Honda helps develop face mask supply chain
Honda worked with two manufacturers seeking to quickly expand their ability to produce face shields.Industry Update
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Coming together in crisis
Manufacturers are a focused bunch, with their attention firmly placed on producing high quality products at the best possible margins. -
Seco releases new grades for stainless
Seco Tools has released new grades specifically for stainless steel turning featuring the company’s latest Duratomic and its Used-Edge Detection technology.Shop Tools
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Double column VMC
The V2000 vertical machining centre from First uses MEEHANITE cast iron for all major machine parts and its double column design provides stable conditions for heavy-duty cutting. -
Performance in challenging operations
Is there anything more satisfying that watching ultra slow-motion footage of tools peeling away metal? We know...silly question.Videos
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Ontario eyes manufacturing to lead the comeback
As the world licks its wounds and begins planning a return to work, the province of Ontario is looking at manufacturing to be its ace in the hole.Industry Update
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Inventory edged up, unfilled orders down in March: Statscan
Statistics Canada has offered up the first glimpse of the COVID-19’s economic impact on Canada’s manufacturing sector as the data agency released figures for the March Manufacturing Survey. -
Tool cleaning and laser marking
Walter’s Helicheck Plus and Helicheck Pro machines from United Grinding North America now feature new modules for tool cleaning and laser marking.Shop Tools
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Polish and deburr many material types
Bel Air’s centrifugal disc finishers polish and deburr a wide range of materials including brass, copper, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, kovar and titanium, eliminating 80 per cent of handwork and producing five times the output of hand deburring. -
Common machining errors and how to fix them
Everyone makes mistakes. But a mistake while machining can be an expensive and time consuming problem.Videos
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Celestica wins ventilator manufacturing contract
Celestica Inc. has won a program to build 7,500 ventilators for StarFish Medical Inc., a Canadian medical device company, at Celestica’s operation in Newmarket, Ont.Industry Update
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Canadians confident in post-pandemic bounce-back: survey
COVID-19 has not dented Canadians' outlook about the future or their confidence in their ability to bounce back quickly after hard times, even as the pandemic's effects on employment started to pile up, according to the results of a recent survey. -
Tooling program for MRO operations
Dormer Pramet has created a special selection of cutting tools and drills aimed at the critical MRO sector.Shop Tools
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Machine large parts in a small footprint
The NTX 3000 compact turning-milling machine from DMG Mori now has the compactMASTER Turn & Mill spindle, providing maximum productivity when machining large workpieces with a footprint of just 16.5 square metres. -
Chip breakers improve surface quality
Improve surface finish in long-chipping materials with Big Kaiser Precision Tooling’s two new insert chip-breakers. -
No drip air-mixing nozzle
EXAIR’s 1/2 NPT no drip external mix air atomizing spray nozzles work in the same way as standard atomizing nozzles, but completely stop liquid flow when compressed air is shut off. -
Machining sector mourns passing of Fritz Althoff
On April 16, 2020, the machine tool community and manufacturing sector as a whole lost an highly respected member with the passing of Fritz Althoff at the age of 86.Industry Update
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Brampton, Ont. shop retools with lasers
Mill Finish Industries, a metal fabricator in Brampton, Ont., has pivoted its operations to produce sneeze guards, social distancing signs and medical-grade stainless-steel tanks. -
Canada announces Industry Strategy Council
The Government of Canada has struck a committee to develop expertise from key industries inform government actions to promote innovation, economic inclusion and growth as the economy limps back to life after the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Press brake for large and small jobs
Scotchman Industries new PressPro hydraulic presses are industrial-grade machines ideal for fabrication, bending and forming, straightening, assembly, maintenance operations, testing and quality control.Shop Tools
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Configurable pipe cutting
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products’ SmartPipe system for automated plasma or oxy-fuel pipe cutting of pipe that works in conjunction with you table for cutting flat plate. -
Akhurst to distribute Mitsubishi in Western Canada
Akhurst Machinery has been announced as the new Western Canadian dealer for MC Machinery Systems lasers, laser automation, press brakes and shears.Industry Update
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COVID-19 cut exports 4.7 per cent, says Statistics Canada
Economic data from the first few weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown are starting to trickle in and, as expected, the results are not good. -
Tube measurement software with unique license
Hexagon's much-anticipated update to tube design, analysis and production platform TubeShaper delivers important new functionalities to customers in tube and pipe manufacturing.Shop Tools
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Upside-down machining
Grob Systems’ new Access Series 5 axis machining centres deliver high machining quality and are rated for optimized reliability, high productivity and modular expandability with automation solutions. -
Managing Through Crisis
During the current COVID-19 lockdown, many manufacturers and their suppliers have teamed up to find ways to keep operating during the unprecedented economic crisis.Industry Update
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Bystronic hits manufacturing milestone
Fabricating machine manufacturer Bystronic has hit a major North American milestone as the first-ever laser cutting machine assembled at Bystronic’s new facility in Hoffman Estates, IL has rolled off the line. -
Financial impact from COVID-19 could last 9 months: survey
Manufacturers in southwestern Ontario think the COVID-19 crisis will have a lingering negative impact on their business for nine months or more, according to results from a recent survey of financials conducted by the Canadian Association of Moldmakers and Automate Canada. -
Machined vs. printed rocket fuel injectors
To machine or print, that is the question. To be fair, that has only recently become the question as 3D printed metal parts have started to gain recognition for performance that rivals traditionally machined parts.Videos
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Manufacturing slump Continued into 2020: IHS Markit
The latest numbers from the IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) indicate the Canadian manufacturing sector had little in reserve when the coronavirus pandemic brought a halt to the global economy.Industry Update
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Sharpening diamond-coated cutting tools
Rollomatic has developed a process that allows sharpening of thick‐film diamond coated cutting tools in a machine that also laser cuts PCD and other super‐hard materials.Shop Tools
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Tough disc mill cutter bodies
The 335.18 and 335.19 disc mill cutter bodies from Seco Tools outperform high-speed steel alternatives, especially in tough materials like sticky stainless steel, titanium and superalloys. -
Manufacturing answers the call with $21M in COVID projects
Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster has invested more than $21 million in projects that will lead to the production in Canada of critically needed technologies, equipment and medical devices to aid in the fight against COVID-19.Industry Update
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Current Needs
by Noelle Stapinsky Key factors in selecting the right welding power source for your businessWelding
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Building Momentum
by Noelle Stapinksy Quebec shop's robotic bending cell is just the latest in a series of automation investmentsFabricating
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Printing Tools
by Kip Hanson Cutting tool manufacturers have begun to embrace a technology that some said would make their products obsoleteCutting Tools
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Adding Value
by Kip Hanson According to this Manitoba shop owner, the old ways of doing business are historyMachining Technology
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Aerospace Reroutes
by Noelle Stapinsky Canada’s aerospace manufacturing industry has been on a growth trajectory, with a strong outlook for 2020. But that was before a global pandemic hit. Now, much like virtually every other industrial sector, aerospace parts manufacturers are adjusting to a new normal. -
OPEN LETTER COVID-19: Impact on the Aerospace Industry
We are at a critical point in the history of our sector and countryBlog
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How Linamar reopened it's China operations
Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar, talks with the Financial Post's Larysa Harapyn about how the company reopened its plants in China, and how that will inform the company’s reopening procedures in North America.Videos
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Multi-station tube former
BLM Group’s E-FORM tube end forming machine now has a full CNC electric rolling device, providing maximum precision and repeatability in part production. The punches of the E-FORM reach up to 10 tons of force, molding tubes up to 30mm in diameter from materials such as copper, aluminum, iron or stainless steel.Shop Tools
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Anti-vibration boring bar
The new Accure∙tec A3000 anti-vibration boring bar from Walter features a patented vibration damping technology for maximum precision. -
A third of Canadian businesses have lost 40% of revenue: Statscan
Statistics Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce collaborated to launch the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions—a survey of more than 12,600 businesses in Canada—and the results depend greatly on industry and geography.Industry Update
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Cash flow is now manufacturers’ biggest concern: CAMM Survey
Manufacturing is feeling the financial pain of the COVID-19 lockdown, with cash flow among the leading concerns, according to the latest survey by the Canadian Association of MoldMakers and Automate Canada. -
Retooling for a Rebound
Retooling is a critical practice in manufacturing, usually taking place when producing a new product or after signing a deal with a new customer.Blog
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GM to make PPE, face masks at Oshawa plant
GM Canada says it’s preparing portions of its Oshawa, Ont. assembly plant to produce face masks for health care workers on the front lines of Canada's coronavirus battle.Industry Update
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How to apply for CEWS and other funding for SMEs
Applications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will open on April 27, and the Canadian government has built an online calculator to help businesses estimate the amount of their wage subsidy. -
Rollomatic appoints new COO for North American division
The Rollomatic Group has appointed Joe Kane as Group COO for both Rollomatic Inc and Strausak Inc. Kane will continue to hold his position as president of Strausak Inc. -
ATS signs $65M order for systems to make COVID-19 tests
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. a Cambridge, Ont.-based automation solutions provider has received a $65 million order booking from Tessy Plastics to design, build and deliver two automated manufacturing systems within the next four months. -
The wild world of manufacturing
From fancy chairs to flying motorcycles, this YouTube channel is looking at the wacky side of manufacturing. It just goes to show, if a need meets an engineer, anything is possible.Videos
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Shop-hardened digital readout
MetLogix Mx200 digital readouts (DRO) from the L.S. Starrett Co., are now available for its broad line of Optical Comparators.Shop Tools
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Washers eliminate oil and contamination on metal parts
Automatic Feed Co.’s coil-fed high-pressure hot water washers eliminate oil and contamination on aluminum and various metals that can cause visible part defects during the stamping process. -
Words of encouragement from Titans of CNC
Titan Gilroy, master machinist and CEO of Rocklin, Calif.-based machining academy Titans of CNC, shares some words of encouragement that are especially meaningful during the uncertainty created by the global economic lockdown.Videos
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Stabilizer for tall workpieces
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling’s Unilock Stabilizer 50 system for Uniflex Ball System provides lateral support for tall parts during welding, machining or assembly processes and allows for the transfer of loads to the table or base.Shop Tools
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Tooling certificates for Mazak machines
Techniks Tool Group has established a partnership with Mazak USA to offer tooling certificates which are now available as an accessory option with new machine tools. -
Burloak Technologies 3D printing face shields for COVID fight
Additive Manufacturing company Burloak Technologies, a division of Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd., has begun producing 3D printed face shields to be used by frontline medical and healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19.Industry Update
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Federal and provincial support for businesses impacted by COVID-19
The global coronavirus pandemic has put a pause on the world’s economy, creating unprecedented concerns for shop owners and their employees. The following is a list of support programs put in place to help keep businesses solvent during this crisis. -
Magna CEO Don Walker on COVID-19 response
Magna International CEO Don Walker spoke to BNN about the company's strategy for dealing with COVID-19 and how he plans to get his company back to work safely, and how Magna will fit into the post-coronavirus supply chain.Videos
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Cut pipe, box sections or profiles with one machine
HGG’S newest Multi-Profile Cutting Machine (MPC 450 2.0) provides a cost-effective and flexible solution for manufacturers that can no longer justify a dedicated machine for pipe profiling alone.Shop Tools
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CanWeld 2020 cancelled
The CWB Group has cancelled its CanWeld 2020 conference, co-located with Fabtech Canada on June 17 – 18, 2020, in Toronto.Industry Update
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Customizable TIG welding torches
Fronius’ welding torches for manual Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG) can be customized to suit the welder’s personal preferences as well as the welding task at hand. Their modular design offers a range of sustainable and cost-effective options.Shop Tools
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Trumpf appoints new product manager
TRUMPF Inc. has named Salay Quaranta as 2-D TruLaser Product Manager. Within this role, Salay will report directly to Mark Bronski, Director of TruLaser Products in North America.Industry Update
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High flexibility tool grinder
Grind and re-sharpen rotationally symmetrical tools with the Walter Helitronic Raptor from United Grinding Group.Shop Tools
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Kitagawa NorthTech acquires Tecnaras product lines
Workholding products manufacturer Kitagawa NorthTech has acquired two core product lines from tooling distributor Tecnara Tooling Systems.Industry Update
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Sandvik: adding value through community involvement
Situated in the mountains of north-western Tanzania, the rural district of Karagwe was once an influential kingdom. While agriculture remains one of Karagwe’s key sources of income, the area also faces a major water shortage. -
Soft gripper handles metal parts or delicate products
The flexible OnRobot Soft Gripper for food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals sectors makes it easy to process difficult to handle items such as eggs or fruit, bottles or irregular-shaped containers.Shop Tools
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Tesla makes ventilator from Model 3 parts
When the call came out for manufacturers to help produce medical equipment, many companies were quick to jump on board. But most of those companies must make ventilators using pre-existing designs, which would require competing with actual ventilator manufacturers for the parts and materials.Videos
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Employee anxiety, finances biggest Covid-19 issues: CAMM survey
Employee anxiety is the number one problem reported by respondents of the second industry survey conducted by industry associations CAMM and Automate Canada. Financial concerns and declining sales were a close second to anxiety and protection of employees.Industry Update
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Program corners and grooves with ease
Open Mind Technologies' latest version of hyperMILL 2020.1 increases ease-of-use and overall programming performance in addition to powerful 3D and five axis Machining enhancements for complex part manufacture.Shop Tools
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Ace Micromatic teams with Toyoda on high-speed machines
JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corp. and Ace Micromatic Group have formed a strategic alliance to offer a complete range of high-speed production machines to their customers. JTEKT Toyoda Americas has signed a long-term agreement to be the exclusive importer of the entire Ace Micromatic machining line. -
Recession has arrived, rebound in 2nd half of the year, says CME
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters in its March economic update says the coronavirus has “pushed the world into recession” with global growth forecast to reach 0.4 per cent this year, according to CME’s chief economist Alan Arcand.Industry Update
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Federal government taps Winnipeg firm to build ventilators
A Winnipeg, Man., company that developed the Winnipeg Ventilator will be making thousands of ventilators after the Federal government selected the business via the Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster, the organization leading Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster to help fight the spread of COVID-19. -
CWB announces online training, education initiative
CWB Group has enacted plans to ensure academic progress of students isn’t affected by Canada’s national lockdown to combat the Covid-19 virus. -
Online Weld Productivity Analyzer
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has updated its Quick Weld Productivity Analyzer (QWPA) so users can generate a PDF report.Shop Tools
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Grooving toolholder for tight spots
The G4014-P grooving tool holder from Walter is ideal for small part machining operations such as swiss type machining. The system offers an innovative new “SmartLock” insert clamping feature to access the clamping screw from the side. -
Canadian companies finding ways to help
This video created by HuffPost Canada outlines a few Canadian companies looking for ways to help ease the burden caused by Covid-19.Videos
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CAMM survey shows cash flow a key concern for shops
Cash flow, employee retention and anxiety are key issues facing manufacturers, according to a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Association of Mold Makers (CAMM) and Automate Canada.Industry Update
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Canadian government pouring $3B in manufacturing sector to fight COVID-19
The Canadian government has announced it is investing more than $2 billion with Canadian companies to acquire ventilators and protective personal equipment (PPE) and has made $50 million available in funding for members of the Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster to develop and scale up new in-demand technologies, equipment and medical products. -
Montreal safety product manufacturer expands mask production
A Montreal manufacturer of personal protective equipment has won an order from the federal government for tens of millions of masks. -
Ontario mouldmaker steps up to fight pandemic building parts for hand sanitizer dispensers
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd. in Windsor, Ont. is one of many Canadian manufacturers that have now stepped up in response to the Federal government's request for support in helping to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the country. -
Canadian auto parts makers team up to builder ventilators
Canada’s biggest three auto suppliers have agreed to assist in the production of ventilators during the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19. They will assist on three projects that include ventilators built by Thornhill Medical of Toronto, O-Two Medical Technologies of Brampton, Ont. and General Motors Co. and Ventec Life Systems, which partnered to build ventilators at the GM plant in Indiana. -
Quebec to purchase 300,000 protective visors from Bauer
The Quebec government is buying 300,000 visors for doctors, nurses and first responders manufactured by Bauer to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, following the hockey gear manufacturer's announcement on March 25 that it planned to retool its operation to start mass production on face shields to address demands for the products amidst the Covid-19 crisis. -
Canadian scientists working on made-in-Canada ventilator
Canadian scientists at two national laboratories are working on a stipped-down, easy-to-manufacturer hospital ventilator to meet the demand for machines because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a story in The Globe and Mail. -
Canada to aid business with revenue loss of 30% or more
The Federal government says it will help pay wages of small and medium businesses and charities during the coronavirus outbreak that have revenue losses of 30 per cent or more. -
Green Manufacturing About Dollars and Sense
by Michael Ouellette When it comes to greening your job shop, thinking small can pay big dividendsPlant Management
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The Bond & Beyond
by Noelle Stapinsky As more shops embrace fiber laser welding technology, the new focus is on increasing automationWelding Technology
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Right On Track
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High Fidelity
by kip hanson Calgary job shop owner attributes his shop's rapid growth to EDM machining capabilitiesMachining Technology
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Assessing the Best Round Tool Concepts
by Andrei Petrilin Tips for selecting the right attributes in cutting toolsCutting Tools
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Hard Milling: Not That Hard
by Kip Hanson Still doing the “rough soft, finish hard” routine? There's a better way. -
Brotherly Love
by Kip Hanson THE PROBLEM Meeting a price-conscious OEM’s high production challengeTHE SOLUTION Buy the right machine tool and engineer the heck out of the processMachining Technology
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Fueling the Force
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Creating Value
by Michael Ouellette I have been covering Canada’s manufacturing sector for a long time—about 20 years—and have been witness to an incredible amount of change in that time.Blog
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Swiss-type quick-change tooling
Seco Tools has introduced a modular toolholder system for manufacturers seeking to improve their productivity with Swiss-type machining. The system enables fast, easy and repeatable insert indexing and tool changes outside of tight machine work spaces.Shop Tools
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Handheld resistance weld checker
Monitor and troubleshoot issues in welding production with the MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker from Amada Miyachi America Inc. -
Drone walks dog
There's been a lot of very serious news about self quarantine lately. This is not that.Videos
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Industry events FABTECH Canada, MMTS cancelled
It’s official, and not really a surprise. FABTECH Canada and MMTS have both cancelled their 2020 trade shows and conferences because of the global coronavirus lockdown.Industry Update
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Manufacturers, Canada needs you
The federal government has put out a call to all Canadian manufacturing companies to help shore up health care supplies desperately needed to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Manufacturing an essential service during shutdown
The province of Ontario has ordered all non-essential workplaces to close shop for the time being to slow the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, but manufacturers are so far exempt from this order. -
An owner's guide to maintaining business continuity
Tax and managment consultant KPMG has released a guideline for maintaining business continuity throughout the continued lockdown and depressed business conditions stemming from the COVID 19 pandemic.Blog
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Fed's COVID-19 aid to help small businesses
Canada’s Federal government has enacted an unprecedented support package to support people and companies over the next few months.Industry Update
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Automakers suspend all N.A. operations
In response to the ever deepening COVID-19 crisis, Ford Motor Co., General Motors and Fiat Chrysler have suspended operations at all North American plants commencing March 19, 2020. -
Modular TIG welding torches
Welders can customize Fronius’ welding torches for manual Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG) to suit the welder’s personal preferences or the welding task at hand. Their modular design offers a range of sustainable and cost-effective options.Shop Tools
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High feed milling cutter with upgraded stability
Walter’s Xtra·tec XT M5008, an indexable high-feed milling cutter handles high-feed-per-tooth processes with low axial depths of cut. -
Double-sided indexable insert
The MU5 double-sided indexable insert from Walter USA delivers improved chip breakage and longer tool life. -
Press brake loaded with preset parameters
The Xpress press brake from Bystronic Inc. offers a compact modular machine design with additional functions, such as a choice of tool clamp and back gauge systems, to customize the machine to the production environment. -
Québec budget earmarks $526M for manufacturing innovation
Quebec-based aerospace think tank Aéro Montréal is giving a passing grade to the Quebec provincial budget, thanks to an important tax credit.Industry Update
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Welding speed square hack
Check out this trick for improving your fabrication and welding involving structural steel beams, particlularly I beams. Thanks to the guys at Weld.com for this video on quickly modifying your speed square to fit the inside radius so your measurmnts will be more accurate.Videos
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EMEC, Milltronics sign distribution deal
Milltronics USA, Inc., and EMEC Machine Tools, Inc., have signed a partnership agreement for distribution, service, and support of Milltronics Machine Tools. EMEC will distribute Milltronics products on an exclusive basis across the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.Industry Update
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Stelco names new CFO
Stelco Holdings Inc. has appointed Paul Scherzer to chief financial officer, effective March 16, 2020. -
LVD Strippit's automated bending cell in action
LVD Strippit's Dyna-Cell is the company's next generation in automated bending.Videos
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Cut wood, metal, plastics or...cars!
The L.S. Starrett Co.’s 3X Power Bi-Metal reciprocating saw blades have teeth that cut more efficiently, able to cut up to three times more cuts than conventional blades. They are engineered for use on corded and cordless saws.Shop Tools
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Walter acquires ArcOne
Walter Surface Technologies has acquired ArcOne, a provider of industrial safety products based in Taunton, Mass.Industry Update
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Dual pulse output control power supply
Amada Miyachi America, Inc.’s new CD-A series of capacitive discharge power supplies features dual pulse output control, internal pulse monitoring, optional polarity switching and is automation capable. They are ideal for battery tab welding, interconnects, honeycomb tacking and fine wire to pad applications.Shop Tools
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CNC machining guitar pickguards
Sometimes when you are into heavy metal, you have to cut some plastic. Check out this video showing CNC cutting of stacked PVC and plastic to create some pretty sweet looking aftermarket pickguards for your favorite axe.Videos
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Op-Ed: We need more women in the trades
This op-ed was contributed by Jill Dunlop, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues and Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Training and Skills DevelopmentIndustry Update
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Walter Surface Technologies buys Aerochem
Walter Surface Technologies has acquired Aerochem, a Quebec- based provider of industrial MRO solutions. -
Toyoda, Ace Micromatic ink strategic partnership
JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corp. and Ace Micromatic Group have formed a strategic alliance, signing a long-term agreement to offer the complete range of ACE high-speed production machines to the North American market.Shop Tools
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Welding wire doubles as a position sensor
WireSense is the assistance system from Fronius which turns the wire electrode into a sensor that checks the component position before each weld. -
Machining complex fuel injection parts from bar stock
Index USA looks at the comon challenges in machining fuel injection parts from bar stock.Videos
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HyperMill CAD/CAM cuts corners
OPEN MIND Technologies AG focused on cutting corners with its latest version of hyperMILL CAD/CAM software, adding key new automation and additive manufacturing strategies along with powerful 3D and five axis machining enhancements.Shop Tools
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Simultaneous five axis with a range of features
The Methods MB 450U Bridge-Type machining centre from Methods Machine Tools Inc., is a Taiwanese made model that offers five axis simultaneous machining. The Fanuc 31i-MB5 control enables full five axis precision machining of challenging parts, significantly reducing the need for multiple setups. -
Magellan, ABB win Moon exploration tech deals
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded seven contracts totalling $4.36 million to five manufacturing and tech companies to develop moon exploration technology.Industry Update
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FCA to cut third shift at Windsor Assembly
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced it will cut the third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant at the end of June 2020, impacting about 1,500 jobs. -
Video: 3D printing locking wheel nuts for Ford
Ford has partnered with 3D printing developer EOS to 3D print serial production versions of customized, individual locking wheel nuts that prevent tire theft.Videos
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Non-marking gripper handles small parts
OnRobot has launched a compact, single-pad version of its innovative Gecko no-mark adhesive gripper to bring the same capability to automation applications with small footprints and lower payloads.Shop Tools
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New tools for hybrid stacked materials
The JC899 Hybrid Stack finisher and JC898 rougher from Seco Tools are ideal solutions for holemaking and milling operations in hybrid stacked materials. -
OSG Canada adds to tooling lineup
OSG Canada has added two new tooling lines to its product offering.Industry Update
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Lauak Canada nabs $3M federal loan
Lauak Canada, a subsidiary of Ayherre, France-based aerospace firm Lauak, has received $3 million in repayable loans from the Canadian government. -
Video: the difference between 3-axis and 5-axis CMM
Renishaw demonstrates some of the fundamentals of coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology. Check out the video below:Shop Tools
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Rail blockades pinch industrial supply chain, says CME
Rail shipping is a critical service in the global supply chains of Canadian businesses and, according to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), the economy is suffering every day that the current rail blockages continue.Industry Update
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Fast changeover multi-spindle lathe
The MS32-6 multi-spindle automatic lathe from Index has a flexible tool slide platform that greatly reduces changeover times.Shop Tools
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GM to offer IoT services to OnStar-enabled fleets
Connected vehicle technology company Fleet Complete and General Motors are partnering to bring IoT-enabled services to OnStar-equipped fleet vehicles in Canada.Industry Update
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Bernard bolsters consumables line
Welding products supplier Bernard’s AccuLock S Series consumables include additional diffuser and nozzle types and sizes, as well as new contact tip options.Shop Tools
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Four Major Flux Faults
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) has been widely used for a number of years and is known for its high deposition rates and exceptional mechanical and chemical properties, perfect for structural steel, pipeline welding and other similar applications.Welding Technology
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Circling the Issues
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Gaining a Competitive Edge
Combining the right tooling with new fabrication machinery will get the most bang for your investment buckFabricating Technology
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Performance-Driven
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Slashing Set-Up Times
Automated workpiece setup boosts forestry equipment manufacturerPlant Management
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High Speed? Not Really
by Kip Hanson Forget about the price, solid carbide is the clear winner when it comes to holemakingCutting Tools
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Cutting Tools: Blocking Bad Vibes
by Kip Hanson Five tooling manufacturers weigh in on ways to stop chatter during internal turning operations -
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Five on the Side
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Additive Manufacturing Update: The Shape of Metal
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Managing Growth
SMEs are an important economic engine of growth for Canada. Indeed, of the nearly 12 million Canadians employed by the private sector in this country, close to 70 per cent work for SMEs. And just over half of that 70 per cent work in the goods producing sector.Blog
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Manufacturing the Corvette Stingray
Check out how the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is made in Bowling Green, KY.Videos
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Linear fiber laser cutting system
Amada's latest innovation is the Regius 3015 AJ, a 9 kW linear fiber laser cutting system equipped with a high speed three axis linear drive and new beam technology.Shop Tools
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Samuel acquires 100% of additive business Burloak Technologies
Samuel Son & Co., Ltd., a Burlington, Ont.-based metals distributor and industrial products manufacturer, has acquired all remaining shares of Burloak Technologies, an engineering and design contract manufacturer for additive manufacturing (AM), materials development, high precision CNC machining, post-processing and metrology.Industry Update
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Aftermarket adapter fits most machines
U-tec a patented flexible tool adapter system from tool maker Heimatec, allows a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications.Shop Tools
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OSG Corp. announces trio of acquisitions
Cutting tool maker OSG Corp. has announced the acquisition of three European companies in an effort to expand its product mix and share of the growing electric vehicle (EV) sector.Industry Update
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Fast and easy programming for robotic bending
The LVD Dyna-Cell robotic bending cell is now available with LVD’s Easy-Form Laser adaptive bending system and features a revolutionary, automatic wizard for fast and easy programming.Shop Tools
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Amada FLW series fibre-laser welding
Amada's Fiber Laser Welder (FLW) achieves a high-speed, high-quality weld not possible with a conventional laser welder. -
Northern Ontario college adds women's welding program
Collège Boréal, a French language post secondary institution in Kapuskasing, Ont., has announced a new 20-week welding program for Indigenous women.Industry Update
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Honda has built its nine millionth vehicle in Canada
Honda Canada Inc. (HCI) last week celebrated two significant milestones at its Alliston, Ont. manufacturing complex. -
Portable wire feeder with less actual wires
Lincoln Electric’s LN-25X portable industrial wire feeder is equipped with the company’s CrossLinc and True Voltage Technology (TVT).Shop Tools
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Cobots, workers of the future
Learn how Amazon is using robotics and exploring the use of collaborative robotics to improve efficiency at its fullfilment centres in this video snippet from Vice.Videos
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First 5 axis machining from Heinman Machinery
Heinman Machinery’s newest five axis machining centre is offered in two models: the V700 and V43.Shop Tools
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Teradyne invests US$36M in Danish robot hub
Industrial automation giant Teradyne has invested US$36 million to build a new home for its Danish robot builders Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Universal Robots (UR).Industry Update
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New buffing wheels with abrasive grains
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced its latest Norton FAB (Fixed Abrasive Buff) buffing wheels that virtually eliminate the need for buffing compounds.Shop Tools
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Small diameter coolant-through carbide drill series
OSG Corp.'s ADO-Micro small diameter coolant-through drill series are designed for stable, high efficiency drilling in small diameter deep hole applications. -
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Entry level 5-axis machining
Powerful technology combined with the stable duoBLOCK design make the new DMC 90 U duoBLOCK from DMG Mori an entry level alternative to start productive 5-axis simultaneous machining.Machining Technology
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Nasa picks Maxar to test in-space manufacturing
Maxar Technologies a space technology firm based in Westminster, Col., was selected by NASA to perform an in-space assembly demonstration using a lightweight robotic arm. -
Ontario gives Sheridan College $550k for skills training
Sheridan’s Davis Campus has been handed $559,837 in funding from the province for its Pre-Apprenticeship Programs. -
Elliott signs distribution deal with Takumi
Elliott Matsuura Canada Inc. has partnered with Takumi—a company under the Hurco umbrella—to supply machining centers in Canada.Industry Update
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Armoured car maker Inkas announces new Toronto plant
INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing, a Toronto-based manufacturer of armored and special purpose vehicles, has acquired a new production facility in Toronto. -
BorgWarner acquires Delphi in US$3.3B automotive deal
Automotive supplier BorgWarner Inc. has acquired Delphi Technologies in an all-stock transaction that values U.K.-based Delphi at approximately US$3.3 billion. -
ABB eliminates manual 3D robot programming with new software
Robotics firm ABB has added 3D printing capabilities to its RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software to program ABB robots for additive manufacturing in just 30 minutes.Shop Tools
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Platinum Tooling announces AMF partnership
Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc., has signed a import deal to sell marking and cleaning tools from Andreas Maier in North America under the AMF brand. -
Magna wraps up Lyft partnership, warns of a softer 2020
After almost two years of collaboration, automotive giant Magna is concluding its partnership with ridesharing and self-driving tech firm Lyft.Industry Update
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'Dr. Bender' Paul LeTang set to retire
After seven years working at Bystronic, and a career in sheet metal fabrication spanning five decades, Paul LeTang, bending guru and press brake product manager for Bystronic Inc., is set to retire on March 2, 2020. -
MC232 solid carbide cutting tools from Walter
The MC232 Perform line of solid carbide milling cutters from Walter feature a corner radius for improved approaches to individual component geometries. It also improves the tool life of the milling cutter, as the edge stability is increased.Products
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Emuge names national accounts manager
Emuge Corp. has appointed Scott Lowe as national accounts manager for Canada and the U.S.Industry Update
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Hypertherm announces software subscription plan
Hanover, NH-based Hypertherm, a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has set subscription pricing for its Design2Fab CAD/CAM sheet metal layout software. This software can be used with manual or automated cutting applications.Fabricating Technology
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Translas partners with Gullco on distribution deal
Translas, a global manufacturer of on- torch fume extraction solutions, has announced a distribution partnership with Gullco International Ltd. Based in Newmarket, Ont., Gullco will be the global distributor of Translas’ newest fume extraction solutions, namely Translas 7XE Semi-Automatic Fume Extraction welding gun and the ClearO2 W-Series hi-vac units, designed and engineered for welding automation.Industry Update
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Cutmaster 40 plasma system switches from 230V to 115V
The Cutmaster 40 manual plasma cutting system Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, has the flexibility to use 115V – 230V primary power and delivers a rated output of 40 amps at 40 per cent duty-cycle. The power source weighs 22 lbs.Shop Tools
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Automated resistance welding
Researchers at the German Aerospace Centre experiement with automated resistance welding of fibre-reinforced thermopolymers for the aerospace industryVideos
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Tooling optimized for small and medium batches
The MC232 Perform line of solid carbide milling cutters are the latest addition to Walter’s cost-effective Perform product range.Cutting Tools
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Sort laser-processed parts faster
Mazak Optonics Corp. showcased its latest in automation technology at FABTECH Chicago in Nov. 2019.Products
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United Grinding names new CEO
Markus Stolmar has been elected as the new president and chief executive officer by the board of directors for United Grinding North America. The appointment is effective immediately.Industry Update
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Metals firm turns to Renishaw for powder-bed fusion
H.C. Starck Solutions, a manufacturer of products based on refractory metals, has added a powder-bed fusion printing system to its growing list of additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities. -
Bystronic’s FL 170 3D fiber laser tube cutting machine
Check out Bystronic's latest fiber laser tube cutting machine in actionVideos
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Yaskawa Cockpit: Real-time data for networked production environments
Yaskawa Cockpit is a new software platform that monitors, accumulates and visually delivers operational data in real time for networked production environments.Shop Tools
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Amada's Punch/Fiber laser combination machine
Amada's EML-AJ Series is a high speed punch/fiber laser combination machine designed to perform multiple processes on a single machine for maximum production flexibility. -
Metal Supermarkets launches start of 7th “Metal My Way”
Metal Supermarkets, in partnership with sponsors OMAX Abrasive Waterjets and Cosen Saws, are kicking off the 7th annual "Metal My Way" contest, which gives individuals in the welding and fabricating community an opportunity to show off their metal creations.Industry Update
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CWB Group promotes the welding trade through education, Welding Industry Day
Education and welding trades promotion is a crucial, ongoing part of the CWB Group's mandate and last December, CWB held two events to help support the growth of the welding indusstry in Canada. -
Magnetic grinder accessory keeps your tools close
The Grinder Grip from Walter attaches to your grinder so you can quickly stick it to any ferrous metal surface when not in use.Shop Tools
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No setup or downtime for smart factories
by Andrei Petrilin, Iscar technical manager Manufacturing's push towards comprehensive digitizing will impact almost all stages: product design, process planning, machining, assembly and logistics. The driving force behind the changes is a series of technological breakthroughs related to Industry 4.0. -
Car Inventions on Another Level
These incredible new technologies will make driving in the future a blast.Videos
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Global growth spurt forecast for metal machining sector
UK-based research firm Technavio forecasts the global metal machining market is poised to grow by US$14.76 billion during 2020-2024 at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost four per cent during that period.Industry Update
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First friction stir welding robotic crawler repairs internal pipelines
Researchers in the UK have introduced what they say is the first ever friction stir robotic crawler for internal repair and restoration of inaccessible pipelines. -
Tungaloy adds self-centering drill heads to indexable drill head line
Tungaloy’s DrillMeister indexable head drill line now includes the DMC style drill head that features a self-centering chisel edge profile in a new coating grade designed to boost indexable drilling performance.Shop Tools
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Fanuc launches new 10 kg payload cobots
Fanuc has introduced two collaborative robots, the CRX-10/A and CRC-10/A/L (long arm version), that debuted at the 2019 International Robot Exhibition in December 2019. The new robots will be available in Q2 2020. -
Hybrid multi-tasking machining technology
Mazak North America and Lincoln Electric partnership: The VC-500A/5X AM with HWD incorporates innovative Hot Wire (HWD) additive manufacturing technology that Mazak developed with Lincoln Electric.Videos
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Walter Tools acquires U.S. business Melin Tool Company
German tooling manufacturer Walter AG has reached an agreement to acquire the Ohio-based Melin Tool Company, a privately-owned manufacturer of solid carbide and HSS end mills, drills and countersinks.Machining Technology
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The Self-Driving Race Car
Being driven around a racetrack in Britian by an autonomous racing car.Videos
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Quebec University, Safran team up on cleaner aircraft engines
A Quebec University is partnering with an international aviation, defence and space R&D business on development of sustainable aero-propulsion systems.Industry Update
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Boeing’s 737 Max production halt could impact manufacturing in Canada
Boeing’s announcement that it is suspending production of the 737 Max will impact manufacturers in the U.S. as well as any Canadian shops who provide parts for the aircraft. -
TRUMPF's connected solution for intralogistics
TRUMPF has introduced another key component of Industry 4.0 connected manufacturing with its new Track & Trace, which allows customers to determine the position of parts within a a few inches, enabling them to reduce throughput times on the shop floor and increase productivity.Shop Tools
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Cutting tools optimized for digital machining
The digitization of manufacturing – a key element of Industry 4.0 - is redefining production methods and the metalworking industry is taking note, despite its characteristic traditionalism. Metalworkers have started to adapt to this new environment by building or overhauling systems to facilitate more efficient processes. -
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Lincoln launches new compact fume extraction system
Lincoln Electric has launched Prism, a new fume extraction system with robotic welding and plasma cutting systems in mind.Shop Tools
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Welding organization CWB Group launches hydrostatic testing program
The CWB Group's education arm (CWB Education) has launched the first Canada-focused Hydrostatic Testing program, beginning in January, 2020.Industry Update
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Ontario investing in training for automotive, advanced manufacturing
Ontario is investing $3 million in training to help workers upskill in the automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. -
Monitoring and managing welding data
Monitoring and managing welding data with Fronius' system, WeldCube.Videos
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Automatic tool changer for dual drive press brakes
MC Machinery has introduced a new high capacity automatic tool changer for its BH series of dual drive press brakes.Shop Tools
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Amada America expands with new manufacturing site
Amada American celebrated the opening of its latest manufacturing site, a 190,000 sq ft manufacturing plant and 62,000 sq ft technical centre in High Point, NC.Industry Update
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Leandro Pereira new service manager for Bystronic Canada
Leandro Pereira has joined Bystronic Canada as the new service manager. -
First indexable drill for 7xD hole depth
Sandvik Coromant has introduced the CoroDrill DS20 indexable drill that it says is the first indexable drill concept capable of producing hole depths up to 7xD.Shop Tools
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Dual fiber output laser can power two separate workstations, processes
Coherent has introduced HighLight FL-ARM with Fiber-Fiber-Switch, a high power (2 to 8 kW) dual fiber output laser that can sequentially power two separate workstations or processes. -
CWB Group partners with BC group to support welders
The CWB Group and the Immigrant Employment Council of British Colombia (IEC-BC) have partnered to support skilled welding professionals in Canada.Industry Update
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Sandvik Additive, Renishaw collaborate on additive manufacturing materials
Renishaw is collaborating with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing to qualify new additive manufacturing (AM) materials for production applications. This encompasses a broad range of metal powders, including new alloy compositions optimized for the laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) process and which provide superior material properties.Industry Update
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Milltronics' new VMC handles more cutting power
Milltronics has introduced a new vertical machining centre, the VM8434XP. The Millstronics XP series CNC machines are #50 taper VMCs for applications that require extra cutting power.Shop Tools