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Achieving success with mechanized plasma cutting
- By Jorge Santana
- Apr 22, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Best practices involving the cutting table, CNC settings, and consumables can help any operator ensure that plasma cutting runs smoothly and efficiently.
Identifying the hallmarks of a modern CNC
- By Joe Thompson
- Apr 19, 2024
- Metalworking
- Article
Modern CNCs are powerful computing systems that are flexible, intuitive, and secure.
Portable system becomes hot tech in heat treatment
- By James Figy
- Apr 17, 2024
- Welding
- Article
Heat View delivers compact, rugged, and customizable heat-treating systems using space-saving EtherCAT measurement I/O and PC-based automation.
Class is in session for college connections
- By Rob Colman
- Apr 12, 2024
- Welding
- Article
Understand the value local colleges offer, and consider how your business can benefit.
A newer way to turn
- By Joe Thompson
- Apr 10, 2024
- Cutting Tools
- Article
Multidirectional turning tools can work in both directions and perform roughing and finishing (with the top and bottom of the insert) with a single tool.
Fractal Fabrication gets back to basics
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Apr 3, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
This Alberta shop values diversification of skills and creative thinking when it comes to its architectural fab business.
Toolholder considerations for working with large, heavy tools
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Apr 1, 2024
- Metalworking
- Article
Toolholders should be compatible with the machine, cutting tool, and application to ensure process reliability.
Innovations, investments, and trends in auto manufacturing
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Mar 27, 2024
- Metalworking
- Article
A look at how Canada and Ontario are helping to shape and boost the auto manufacturing sector.
Cobot flexibility opens opportunities for welders
- By Rob Colman
- Mar 25, 2024
- Welding
- Article
With simpler user interfaces and arm size options, the possibilities may seem endless.
Press brake essentials for complex bending
- By Chad Alan
- Mar 20, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Technology and software can be added to your existing press brake setup for improved throughput and efficiency when bending complex shapes.
Break the mold
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Mar 13, 2024
- Metalworking
- Article
Plastic injection moldmaker looks to innovate, invest, and grow its family business
Diving into Canada’s oceantech industry
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Mar 11, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Natasha Legay of the Ocean Startup Project discusses unique challenges and the advanced innovation helping to drive forward Canada’s oceantech industry.
5 myths of sawing soft materials
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Mar 6, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Three industry experts dispel five common myths associated with sawing soft materials such as aluminum, brass, and copper.
A guide to tooth pitch
- Mar 6, 2024
- Fabricating
- Article
Sawing experts outlined a rule of thumb that should be followed when determining tooth pitch of a blade.
Starting a metal additive manufacturing shop
- By Ryan Hayford
- Mar 4, 2024
- Metalworking
- Article
Many manufacturers that are considering opening an AM shop believe that others may not have their patience, resources, and flexibility.
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