Welding Technology

Sylvain Piché, EPP Metal's technical manager, with the BySmart fiber laser. The company selected Bystronic because it liked the technology and the price point.

April 29, 2018

Product: BySmart fiber laser/Xact Smart press brake
Supplier: Bystronic
End User: EPP Metal

Achieving success welding aluminum means understanding that the alloy is distinctly different from welding steels and other materials, says Mikael Carriere, manager of technical services at Lincoln Electric. IMAGE: Lincoln Electric

April 29, 2018

by Nestor Gula

Getting up to speed with aluminum welding

April 28, 2018

by Andrew Brooks

Long-term planning key to future growth of Canada’s mould and die industry

Amada's robotic fiber laser welding cell, FLW is a good option for welding high dollar cost parts, says Dan Belz. IMAGE: amada

March 30, 2018

by Nestor Gula

Robotic laser welding is a credible option for shops considering upgrades

Jop shops in Canada discuss challenges and successes

March 30, 2018

by Andrew Brooks

Job shops in Canada discuss challenges and successes

February 21, 2018

Following on the heels of its 70th anniversary, The CWB Group is rebranding its different business units under one brand, CWB. The organization says the initiative will help industry more easily identify the CWB's complete offerings.

The SWR system from BC company Novarc Technologies uses robotics and human input to optimize pipe welding operations. The company developed the technology with R&D support from Lincoln Electric Co. of Canada.

February 11, 2018

by Nestor Gula

Robots and humans working together for perfect pipe welds

Kal Shergill, president of MicroStep Canada, with Tony Leal of ASE. Leal says the plasma machine has helped streamline processes.

February 11, 2018

Supplier: MicroStep Canada

End User: All Seasons Equipment

February 11, 2018

by Andrew Brooks

Uncertainty mars manufacturing outlook

December 4, 2017

Lincoln Electric will open its new welding technology and training center at its Euclid, Ohio, campus in January, with classes set to begin Jan. 8.

Abicor Binzel forms North American sales agreement with Canadian robotics company

November 11, 2017

Abicor Binzel and Canadian robotics company Novarc Technologies, based in Vancouver, BC, have formed a North American sales agreement.

The right filler metal will help meet the design requirements of a weldment, maximize productivity and help in the "manufacturability" of a product, says Caleb Haven of Hobart Brothers.

October 24, 2017

by Nestor gula

Welding wire can make or break the weld

October 24, 2017

by Andrew Brooks

Despite some uncertainty, prospects for Canadian manufacturing are looking good

October 20, 2017

More than 1,800 people attended CanWeld 2017 in Montreal, QC. Held at Place Bonaventure September 12 and 13, the event included the welding industry's well-known CanWeld conference with 346 attendees and a trade show featuring close to 50 exhibiting companies.

Robbie Duncan and Deborah Mates of the CWA Foundation

October 13, 2017

Robbie Duncan is the recipient of the Canadian Welding Association (CWA) Foundation's Exceptional Educator Award in the post secondary category. Duncan was on hand to receive his award during the CanWeld conference and expo in Montreal, in September.