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Plasma arc gouging gains ground in the field of metal gouging
- By Harry Mellott and Rob Colman
- Mar 23, 2021
- Fabricating
- Article
The popularity of plasma arc gouging has grown recently as a potential replacement for carbon arc gouging. The main drivers for this technology shift are the environmental benefits and improved safety.
A pandemic approach: Part I
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Mar 23, 2021
- Health & Safety
- Article
BCIT and Sheridan College share insights into how COVID-19 affected student learning and how they turned lessons into a new way of doing things.
Adapting to market demands at BGI Metal
- By Rob Colman
- Mar 19, 2021
- Fabricating
- Article
Paris, Ont.-based BGI Metal has quickly expanded its business from serving the needs of parent company BGI Retail to being a go-to partner for outside customers.
Hand guidance expands robots’ potential
- By Gregory D. Buell
- Mar 16, 2021
- Automation and Software
- Article
Often overlooked by shops considering robot investments, hand guiding applications can add another level of flexibility.
A primer on autodarkening weld helmets
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Mar 11, 2021
- Welding
- Article
For welders who work with various welding processes and materials, a variable-shade autodarkening welding helmet makes sense.
Manufacturing advisory group donates CNC training equipment to B.C. high school
- By Joe Thompson
- Mar 9, 2021
- Metalworking
- Article
BCMMAG is trying to increase students’ interest in CNC machining technology through learning initiatives at local high schools with the goals of driving interest in the machining trades.
Find the right grind
- By Joe Thompson
- Mar 4, 2021
- Metalworking
- Article
Taylor Toolworks manufactures and services cutting tools for the North American metalworking and woodworking industries.
Canadian mouldmakers are finding a way forward
- By Joe Thompson
- Mar 3, 2021
- Health & Safety
- Article
The top concerns for manufacturing are border restrictions and a return to profitability given pressures from a weakening economy.
Break apart to make better
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Mar 1, 2021
- Management
- Article
The goal of kaizen is to create a culture of continuous improvement throughout all areas of an organization.
Upgrade your grades
- By Andrei Petrilin
- Feb 26, 2021
- Cutting Tools
- Article
Cutting tool end users analyze grades using parameters such as productivity, tool life, and performance.
Dangers of incorrect tool use
- By Steve Benson
- Feb 25, 2021
- Fabricating
- Article
Avoid crashed tools, smashed parts, or ruined press brakes by following a few basic rules
The 5Cs of data management
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Feb 23, 2021
- Automation and Software
- Article
A good data management strategy needs to ensure that the data collected is “good” data and will be useful across all levels of the organization.
Streamlining manual parts sorting
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 22, 2021
- Automation and Software
- Article
Having a parts-sorting strategy is key to managing this potential bottleneck.
Choosing your shielding gas profile
- By Tre' Heflin-King
- Feb 19, 2021
- Welding
- Article
Shielding gas choices have a big impact on filler metal performance, so make sure you choose carefully.
Ramping up efficiencies at Mancor
- By Rob Colman
- Feb 17, 2021
- Fabricating
- Article
Vehicle part manufacturer gains from close partnership with sister company and ERP developer OnRamp.
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