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High speed machining gets a boost
Incredible speeds and metal removal rates will define milling in the future
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Centra Industries announces sale to Precision Castparts Corporation
Centra Industries of Cambridge, Ontario has agreed to be acquired by Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products, it was announced today. “we have large growth forecasted for our business and we need to stay focused on executing on our commitments.” PCC’s annual sales are greater than $7 billion and ...
Spring plunger lineup grows
Fixtureworks, a leading supplier of workholding components, material handling products, machine tool components and fixturing accessories now offers an expanded lineup of Kipp Spring Plungers to its offering of workholding and fixturing technologies. The spring plungers, including both threaded and press fit styles are used to locate, stop, align and hold parts in a variety ...
First to Fiber
Fiber lasers are a relatively new technology which has rapidly carved a major share of the market for high-speed sheet metal processing
The Monolith and a Waterjet
Monolith Precision Machining moves to waterjet cutting for prescision and productivity
Fabricating
Workers picket F-35 plant
The supersonic stealth jet has been at the centre of political controversy in Canada.
New flame resistant jean fits over work boots for added comfort
North American uniform supplier Cintas Corporation, has added the Carhartt Flame Resistant (FR) Jean to its exclusive line of Carhartt Rental Workwear. The new product was prompted by the overwhelming success of the Carhartt Rental Workwear line and the increased demand for flame resistant clothing. The Carhartt FR Jean is a Hazard Risk Category 2 ...
All-in-one automatic coping by robot
The first of its kind, Daito U.S.A., Inc.’s new CRII Versatile Coping Robot offers coping, piece mark, scribing and cutting capabilities all from one machine. Functioning automatically, the CRII saves time and eliminates the need for manual marking and finishing. Featuring a 6-Axis robotic arm, the CRII processes bolt holes, slots, flange thinning, weld preps ...
New version of stock cut optimization software
The new release of the linear stock-cutting optimization add-in (1DCutX) for Excel from Optimalon Software features two major improvements. Users can now minimize the number of different cutting layouts generated by 1DCutX and perform the material cutting calculation in a highly customised way using VBA language in Microsoft Excel. When 1DCutX calculates how to cut ...
Textron, General Kinetics sign MOU for TAPV project
Textron Systems Canada Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced that the company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with General Kinetics for possible work on the Textron Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) for the Canadian Forces. Textron has submitted a proposal to supply 500 vehicles to the Canadian Army with an option for ...
Textron Systems & Ontario Drive & Gear sign memorandum of understanding for Army vehicle project
Textron Systems Canada Inc. a Textron Inc. company, announced today that the company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ontario Drive & Gear Limited (ODG) of New Hamburg, Ontario for possible work on the Textron Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) for the Canadian Forces. Textron has submitted a proposal to supply 500 vehicles ...
Less than two weeks to vote for the Cold Crew winner
Voting is underway, and less than two weeks remain for the public to select the grand prize winner of the Cintas & Cold Crew contest at the voting website. The Cold Crew contest was launched last December in conjunction with the release of the new Carhartt Rental Active Jacket, offered exclusively by Cintas Corporation, North ...
Samuel increases participation in freight car industry – acquires Stanrail Corporation
Wayne K. Bassett, President and CEO of Samuel, Son & Co., Limited, has announced the acquisition of Stanrail Corporation, a premier designer, manufacturer and distributor of railcar components effective March 1, 2012. Stanrail becomes part of the Roll Form Group, a division of Samuel. Located in Gary, Indiana Stanrail employs 122 and operates from a ...
World’s first indexable drill with double sided inserts
To enhance stability and longer tool life for the end user, the Tungaloy Corporation has developed the new TungSix-Drill for highly reliable machining credit to the strongest cutting edge. This world’s first indexable drill with double sided inserts has been designed to create an economical drilling solution for customers with 6 true cutting edges per ...
OMAX to showcase waterjet cutting centre with motorized Z-axis at MMTS 2012
OMAX Corporation, in conjunction with its distribution partner, Spark & Co. Machine Tools, Inc., will showcase the latest in advanced abrasive waterjet technology at the Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS), taking place May 14 – 16 in Canada. Visitors to booth 615 will experience the fast, precise cutting performance of the OMAX 60120 JetMachining Center ...
Mazak Optonics announces new northeast regional sales manager
With the Eastern Seaboard becoming a key strategic market for Mazak Optonics, a major supplier of laser-cutting systems, the company is bolstering its sales representation in the region by appointing Erin Chasse to Northeast Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Chasse, who was previously an Assistant Regional Sales Manager for the company, will address ...
A Pressing Matter
Connecticut Spring & Stamping uses Self-Directed Work Teams to improve on-time delivery and quality
Wind energy to have large presence at Euro metalworking show
Parts manufacturers are expected to benefit from wind energy’s presence at AMB from Sept. 18-22, 2012 in Stuttgart. An entire area of the floor and course are being devoted to the growing wind power industry at the International Exhibition for Metalworking, with exhibitors looking to market products and services to wind energy companies getting a ...
Vancouver aero firm wins Boeing award
Avcorp Industries Inc. today announced that it has received a 2011 Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Avcorp maintained a Silver composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, from Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011. This ...
New Norton Abrasives BlueFire portable foundry wheels reduce grind time
Saint-Gobain Abrasives – Norton, the world’s largest abrasives manufacturer and leader in metal fabrication abrasive products for over 125 years, has introduced Norton BlueFire™ zirconia aluminum portable foundry wheels for the metal fabricating industry. BlueFire Portable Cup Snagging Wheels provide exceptional performance improvements over conventional zirconia products in foundries, welding shops, fabrication facilities, steel mills, ...
Feds announce sweeping aerospace review
The newly-appointed head of a sweeping review of federal aerospace and space policies says he has no interest in producing a report that will just end up in a filing cabinet. “I intend to ensure that we look out 20 or 30 years and have a very good understanding of the kind of global economic environment ...
New carbide circular saw features multi-fluid cooling system
Behringer, a global provider of bandsawing machines, circular cold saws and structural fabricating equipment, has introduced the new HCS 150/160 MF saw, a high-performance carbide circular cold saw that uses multi-fluid cooling technology to prevent heat transfer to product during mass cutting applications. Unlike misting systems, the HCS 150/160 MF saw’s innovative flood coolant system ...
CN targets C$1.75 billion in 2012 capital investments; over C$1 billion for track upgrades
CN has announced plans to invest C$1.75 billion in 2012 to maintain and upgrade its railway network, support growth and productivity initiatives, and continue to provide customers with a high level of service. Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer, said: “CN is taking its business model to the next level with its focus on ...
New exchangeable tip drill
March 1st sees the launch of a completely new type of exchangeable tip drill from Sandvik Coromant. The CoroDrill 870, for the intermediate hole-tolerance area of IT9–IT10, is designed to save time and reduce hole costs. CoroDrill 870 can be tailored to optimize applications through diameter range, steps and length possibilities. Holes can be made ...
Hardinge director of corporate operational excellence to speak at IMTS 2012
Hardinge Inc. a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions announces David Bassett, Director of Corporate Operational Excellence at Hardinge has been selected to speak at the 2012 IMTS Conference Program put on by GIE Media Inc. and AMT-The Association for Manufacturing Technology . Mr. Bassett will present MCT: Manufacturing Cycle Time- The Holy Grail. ...
