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The one-two combination
- By Canadian Metalworking
- May 11, 2015
- Metal Finishing
- Article
Speaking with surface grinding experts, there really is no one abrasive wheel that fits all applications perfectly when it comes to cutting and grinding, however there are products that will deliver the cutting productivity and grinding stability to safely get the job done. These so-called...
Plasma unleashed
- By Nestor Gula
- May 6, 2015
- Fabricating
- Article
It is more than likely most of us heard of the term plasma while watching the original series of Star Trek. Yes, they had their handheld Phasers, set to stun, but the plasma cannons were more or less standard star ship armaments used by both the Starfleet Federation (Captain Kirk and company) and...
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Big—and Small—Parts Are Manufactured With a Little Carbon Footprint
- By Sue Roberts
- May 5, 2015
- Made In Canada
- Article
Veriform's 26,000-sq.-ft. facility produces parts for the mining, forestry, machine building, nuclear, energy, sports equipment, and medical furnishing industries as well as capital projects.
Enhancing rapid shop floor measuring
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- May 4, 2015
- Measurement
- Article
Meeting strict quality standards can be a challenge for any machine shop, often requiring expensive equipment and downtime in production. Having a dedicated metrology lab is a necessity for some production shops. However, not all shops need this type of dedicated inspection. Some smaller shops...
Business Profile: Mobile Welding
- By Nestor Gula
- Apr 28, 2015
- Fabricating
- Article
It is usually a good thing to pick up a ringing phone. Sure, it might be a salesman asking about your ducts, but it also can lead to a great opportunity. Such a call was answered in 1994 by Jeff Arnold, president of Mobile Welding Inc. It was a call from a concert promoter. The job was to...
A look at milling machines
- By Nate Hendley
- Apr 27, 2015
- Metalworking
- Article
What are customers telling machine tool companies they want in their mills? “Customers are looking for more functionality of the CNC controls, larger work envelopes, the ability to machine heavier parts and the ability to machine parts faster,” says Tom Sheehy, manager of applications...
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
How a Punch Press Acts Like a Press Brake
- By Dan Caprio
- Apr 23, 2015
- Fabricating
- Article
Traditionally bending high flanges on a punch press just hasn’t been practical, but new machines and software are changing the situation. Today, flanges up to 3 inches high can be bent not by the press brake, but by special tooling on the punch press.
Just saw it
- By Nestor Gula
- Apr 22, 2015
- Fabricating
- Article
Using a saw to cut something to length is perhaps the most basic and ancient of manufacturing processes. Copper saws were documented in Egypt, back around 3000 B.C. While headlines and stories abound about great new technologies, like lasers and high definition plasma cutting, sometimes a band saw...
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Structural Steel: The Chase for Synchronicity
- By Asier Ortiz
- Apr 20, 2015
- Automation and Software
- Article
Software created specifically for the structural steel industry is combining with CNC equipment to improve efficiencies, accuracies, and profit margins in the construction sector.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Finishing the Job
- Apr 20, 2015
- Metalworking
- Article
Speed, orientation, and pressure all affect the successful operation of hand-held tools
Looking Back: Milling Machines
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Apr 20, 2015
- Metalworking
- Article
As we continue celebrating the 110th anniversary of Canadian Metalworking magazine, in this issue we take a look at the state of metalworking technology 110 years ago with a focus on milling machines. “The milling machine as it stands today is one of the most useful machine tools we find in...
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Getting More Productivity With File Sharing
- By Sam Liu
- Apr 19, 2015
- Management
- Article
Mobility in the workforce has made it necessary for companies to share large files with employees and customers while on-the-road or working remotely. Keeping data secure, allowing collaboration, and fast, efficient access to files will enhance customer relations, make dong business easier, and add to profitability.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Eliminate CNC Grinding Mistakes
- By Rob Titus
- Apr 15, 2015
- Metalworking
- Article
Using the wrong grinding wheel, dressing too frequently, and misusing coolant are three mistakes that can derail a successful grinding operation.
- From Canadian Industrial Machinery
Mazak Optonics hosts 300 fabricators
- By Sue Roberts
- Apr 13, 2015
- Fabricating
- Article
Mazak Optonics Corp. welcomed over 300 guests during its two-day Laser Technology Days event in March. Nine laser cutting machines were displayed at the Elgin, Ill., center, along with various automation systems. The Optiplex 3015, a 4-kW Fiber laser with new Zeta 9 technology, was demonstrated...
Pushing profit with Preventive Maintenance Program
- By Canadian Metalworking
- Apr 13, 2015
- Metalworking
- Article
Shops that regularly inspect and maintain their live tool heads can achieve up to five times more service life and lower overall toolholder costs than those that do not. A live tool system preventive maintenance (PM) program ensures part accuracy, increased cutting tool life, reduced scrap,...
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