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In-house or Outsourced Metrology?
- By Sue Roberts
- Jul 10, 2013
- Measurement
- Article
Armed with the newest technology, metrology providers are prepared to fill any gaps in measurement services but there are instances where in-house capabilities are worth the investment.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Custom Fenestration Systems Bring Daylight Inside
- By Sue Roberts
- Jun 17, 2013
- Fabricating
- Article
Adding automatic measuring equipment to double-head and miter saws increased production by 40 percent and reduced waste.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Maritime Hydraulic Designs and Manufactures Equipment for Extreme Conditions
- By Sue Roberts
- Jun 13, 2013
- Made In Canada
- Article
Creating hydraulics for extreme applications like land-based and subsea oil rigs and rocket launch systems is only one of the company's specialties.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Parts Picking Is Up
- By Sue Roberts
- May 15, 2013
- Fabricating
- Article
Automated offloading, once viewed basically as a production option, is gaining ground in job shop environments.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Robots Integrated With Mills: Good for Production and Job Shops
- By Sue Roberts
- May 14, 2013
- Automation and Software
- Article
Many manufacturers that were a bit squeamish about adding robots to their milling operations are finding a new comfort level with the automation.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Small Manufacturer Builds Large, Custom Equipment
- By Sue Roberts
- Apr 20, 2013
- Fabricating
- Article
Sparta Innovations designs and manufactures custom equipment for construction and demolition debris recycling, organic processing, and security containers.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Avoid Galling Problems on Punches
- By Sue Roberts
- Apr 18, 2013
- Fabricating
- Article
Coatings can extend the life of punches by adding lubricity for less galling and reduced friction between the punch and the material.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Got Gases?
- By Sue Roberts
- Mar 22, 2013
- Fabricating
- Article
Equipment manufacturers are automating gas selection and use so operators don’t need extensive training and experience to make the right choices, a basic knowledge of gas options and results helps keep the process productive.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Measurement Doesn’t Have to Be Squeaky Clean
- By Sue Roberts
- Mar 15, 2013
- Measurement
- Article
Economically viable shop-floor measuring equipment, tools, and software are available for precision part measurement. Small shops can meet the metrology needs involved with the production of precision components without the expense of creating a clean room.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Electric Press Brakes Can Double Bending Productivity, Increase Accuracy, and Save Dollars
- By Sue Roberts
- Feb 15, 2013
- Cutting Tools
- Article
Advances in electric brake technology, featuring belt and pulley systems in place of hydraulics, have expanded machine capacities, boosted accuracy by eliminating crowning, and doubled cycle speed.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Crushing Global Bedrock
- By Sue Roberts
- Feb 15, 2013
- Fabricating
- Article
McCloskey International equipment pulverizes, sorts, and stacks aggregate.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Robotics Design Builds Nontraditional Robots One Module at a Time
- By Sue Roberts
- Jan 17, 2013
- Automation and Software
- Article
Montreal's Robotics design rethinks how robots are designed, used, and marketed.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Tooling Changeover Can Be a Pressing Issue
- By Sue Roberts
- Jan 16, 2013
- Fabricating
- Article
Press brake manufacturers have responded to industry’s need to produce small batches of parts that require frequent tooling changes by designing options and systems to reduce setup time by managing, storing, and automatically changing upper and lower tools.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Leaning Toward Safety
- By Sue Roberts
- Dec 18, 2012
- Management
- Article
Shops of all sizes are finding that lean practices improve safety metrics, and these improvements contribute directly to an improved bottom line.
Welding Thick Aluminum is Challenging
- By Sue Roberts
- Nov 12, 2012
- Welding
- Article
Two industry experts share tips on how to get the upper hand when welding thick aluminum.
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