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Sintered solid
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- Nov 11, 2011
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Powder metallurgy has been the net-shape technology of the future for decades…but its time has perhaps finally arrived. Crucial to kick-starting the widespread adoption of this exotic technology is quick turnaround, high accuracy tooling, built to withstand the unique demands of powdered...
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- Oct 21, 2011
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Industries are constantly changing and evolving, becoming saturated as time goes on, making it important to find a niche market. Such is the case for Sil-Pro, who found their niche as a “one-stop shop” medical silicone parts manufacturer. The company often works with medical design...
Toyota and UBC to reinvent how wheels are made
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Sep 2, 2011
- Metalworking
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VANCOUVER—The University of British Columbia (UBC) and Toyota have teamed to develop new production processes for stronger, lighter and cheaper aluminum wheels after receiving federal funding of more than $700,000. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has...
Global economic woes signal rocky road for industry
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Aug 16, 2011
- Metalworking
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OTTAWA—Expect some weakening in Canadian corporate profitability over the next six months as the Conference Board of Canada's Leading Indicator of Industry Profitability declined in July for the first time in almost a year. To make matters worse, the July result is based on average...
Smart investment
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Jun 20, 2011
- Metalworking
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Justifying large investments in machining equipment is a difficult but necessary task that all manufacturers encounter in their mission to remain competitive. While several factors should influence these investment decisions, none is quite as significant as return on investment (ROI). For Redoe...
What you need to know
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Apr 14, 2011
- Measurement
- Article
What are the key factors to consider when choosing a CMM? This is a big question. First, CMMs are very versatile, but you need to be clear about what the CMM’s function will be. For instance, will it be in a lab inspecting first-off parts or on the shop floor checking production parts 24/7? Will...
Punching Forces
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Apr 13, 2011
- Fabricating
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Energy efficient technologies are not new to the fabricating industry. Servo electric drives in punching machines date back more than a decade. What is new is the big push by industry proponents. “We see a trend worldwide towards servo electric,” says Lutz Ehrlich, punching and...
GM stamping plant gets $30M
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Mar 31, 2011
- Fabricating
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PONTIAC, MICH.—General Motors Co. is spending $30 million to revive its 78-year-old stamping plant in Pontiac, Mich. The 1.2-million square-foot facility performs stamping, hydroforming, and quick plastic forming for cars and trucks across GM’s portfolio. Its primary client is the...
CFIB and Scotiabank to award leading Canadian SMEs
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Mar 8, 2011
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TORONTO–Scotiabank and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) have launched the Small Business Big Impact Challenge to highlight small business owners who are positively impacting communities in the areas of employment, innovation and leadership. The top 15 entries, five in...
Conestoga gets federal applied research funding
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Mar 4, 2011
- Metalworking
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KITCHENER, Ont.—Rimowa North America Inc., has entered a research partnership Conestoga College to streamline the manufacturing processes at its Cambridge plant. Conestoga College will work with Rimowa to explore, design and implement an automated system to streamline current processes used...
Ottawa boosts mercury regulations
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Feb 28, 2011
- Metalworking
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OTTAWA‑The Government of Canada announced it will start a regulatory process to prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of most mercury-containing products in Canada. The new regulations will eliminate about four and a half tons of mercury in products entering Canada annually. This is the...
Canada set to lead North American vehicle output
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Feb 25, 2011
- Metalworking
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TORONTO‑Canada’s automotive sector is set to lead North American production this year, according to Scotiabank Group’s Global Auto Report. Automotive production is expected to see its largest jump here since 2009, when the sector began its recovery from the global economic crisis....
Soaring loonie impeding Canadian car-maker competitiveness
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Feb 22, 2011
- Metalworking
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TORONTO‑Canadian automotive executives are pushing Ottawa to stop free-trade talks with South Korea and the European Union and to extend manufacturing incentives that compensate for challenges facing their industry. Executives from auto parts giant Magna International Inc., all five auto...
Lunar Robot X Prize contestants announced
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Feb 18, 2011
- Metalworking
- Article
Playa Vista, CA - The X PRIZE Foundation announced the official roster of 29 registered teams competing for the $30 million Google Lunar X PRIZE, a competition to send a robot to the Moon that travels at least 500 meters and transmits video, images, and data back to the Earth. The first team to so...
Oshawa-built Camaro gets NASCAR treatment
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Feb 14, 2011
- Metalworking
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OSHAWA‑GM will use a precision-machining process known as deck plate honing on cylinder blocks in its Chevrolet’s Camaro ZL1 to help maximize engine life, reduce friction between engine parts and increase horsepower. The 2012 Camaro ZL1, to be manufactured in Oshawa, will boast a 550HP...
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