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Tough conditions for cleanup of former Saskatchewan uranium mill
- Sep 2, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
It was more than 50 years ago that the Saskatchewan uranium mill closed. This mill played a key part of Canada's nuclear history and now, once again, heavy machinery can be seen rumbling across the remote northern corner of the province.However, workers from the former Lorado mill are cleaning up a...
Labour movement redefining role as face of Canada's workforce changes
- Sep 2, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
Labour Day celebrations across Canada this year come at a time when organized labour is in the midst of redefining its role in the workforce as a decline in the manufacturing industry and the rise of contract and part-time workers has challenged its traditional focus.Nelson Wiseman, director of...
What the US military wants for missile defence
- Sep 2, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — American military officials have shed some light on what Canada could contribute to the missile-defence program should it choose to join after a decade spent on the sidelines.Several conversations with high-ranking U.S. military officers point to a...
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Let Your TMS and Machine Tools Talk Amongst Themselves
- By Doug Sumner
- Aug 30, 2014
- Management
- Article
Tool management system software paired with advanced presetters can add to a shop’s bottom line by reducing setup time, increasing productivity, eliminating tool setup error, and building a tool library specific to any facility.
Waterjet Cutting Systems
- Aug 29, 2014
- Fabricating
- Product Release
Jet Edge Inc.’s EDGE X-5™ 5-axis, 90,000-PSI waterjet features the Aquavision Di control and a closedloop filtration system. It cuts taperfree parts from almost any material. The system can cut 3-D parts such as impellers and bevels up to 50 degrees. Available in sizes from 5 by 5 ft....
GM's new engine, Cadillac production at Tenn. plant
- Aug 29, 2014
- Fabricating
- News Release
The UAW has represented workers at the former Saturn plant since it opened on the outskirts of Nashville in 1990, but state Republicans including Gov. Bill Haslam and U.S. Sen. Bob Corker have fought the union's efforts to gain representation of workers at Volkswagen's plant about 100 miles to the...
Kia announces $1B Mexico car factory
- Aug 29, 2014
- Fabricating
- News Release
The company said the new plant in Nuevo Leon state, across the border from Texas, will have the capacity to make 300,000 cars a year.Kia's announcement follows several by other car companies planning to expand or build new factories in Mexico.Last month, Germany's BMW said it will spend $1 billion...
Canadian Aerospace Summit confirms impressive lineup
- Aug 29, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
There will be some impressive speakers and panelists at this years Canadian Aerospace Summit. In November, industry professionals will gather in Ottawa, ON, to discover and discuss key issues and strengths in the Canadian aerospace industry. NASA, the Pentagon, Boeing, and Bell Helicopter Textron...
New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices
- Aug 29, 2014
- Fabricating
- News Release
One of the biggest challenge facing industries today is with skilled labour. Alberta and Nova Scotia are working together to try and make it easier for skilled tradespeople to find jobs across provincial lines. An agreement was signed, in principle, that makes apprenticeship training those who have...
Hurco names finalists for Chipmaker Challenge
- Aug 29, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
Seven finalists have been named for the first ever Chipmaker Challenge Championship to be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Hurco IMTS booth. Hurco sponsored the Chipmaker Challenge to garner attention for manufacturing entrepreneurs. This challenge is modeled loosely after the television show...
Shell files revised Arctic offshore drilling plan
- Aug 29, 2014
- Metalworking
- News Release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Royal Dutch Shell PLC has filed a revised Arctic offshore drilling plan with federal regulators but says the company hasn't decided whether to return to waters off the coast of northwest Alaska in 2015.The revised exploration plan submitted to the Bureau of Ocean...
Creaform's HandyPROBE portable CMM
- Aug 29, 2014
- Metalworking
- Product Release
The HandyPROBE portable CMM has been developed to increase the reliability and speed of the measurement process. Because it features the TRUaccuracy technology with dynamic referencing, the HandyPROBE PCMM is particularly efficient when used directly on the shop floor, as measurement accuracy is...
Waterjet Cutting Machines
- Aug 28, 2014
- Fabricating
- Product Release
The Mach 4c waterjet cutting system from Flow Intl. Corp. offers an expandable modular design and up to 48-in. length. The roller pinion system provides fast cutting with zero backlash. The machine can be combined with the company’s HyperJet® pump, rated at 94,000 PSI, with dual cutting...
IMTS 2014 Preview: Schunk
- Aug 28, 2014
- Metalworking
- Product Release
SCHUNK will exhibit the new TENDO Series, which includes the TENDO E Compact, TENDO Platinum, and TENDO Tech toolholders at IMTS 2014 in booth W-2000. " The Tendo Platinum line is the most extensive line up of durable and precise hydraulic toolholders, manufactured only from the highest quality...
IMTS 2014 Preview: SGS Tool
- Aug 28, 2014
- Metalworking
- Product Release
SGS Tool Company will be showcasing its new series of 6‐Flute high performance end mills at IMTS 2014, in booth W-2217. The new T‐Carb product line is ideal for aggressive high speed machining applications using Trochoidal and Peel Milling techniques. The 6‐Flute design...
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