Metalworking Welding
High speed machining gets a boost
Incredible speeds and metal removal rates will define milling in the future
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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 ...
ESAB Canada offers scholarship awards
ESAB Group Canada is now taking applications for the 2012-2013 ESAB Scholarship Awards. Scholarships are offered in two areas: post-secondary education and high school. The ESAB Post-Secondary Scholarship Award was established to support students who choose careers in welding and welding technology. The award is available to applicants who are in a post-secondary education program ...
Cutting and heating with alternative fuels
Due to supply chain issues with acetylene during the spring of 2011, industries using oxy-fuel have explored using alternative fuels for their heating and cutting requirements. Common alternative fuels include propylene, propane and natural gas, as well as proprietary gas blends. Over the years, an unfortunate number of misconceptions and myths arose surrounding alternative fuels. ...
Welding
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 ...
Magna profits up, beat market expectations
Magna International Inc. raised its dividend 10% Feb. 23 after reporting fatter net profits in the latest quarter as Canada’s largest auto parts maker benefited from a recovery in the North American auto sector. The Aurora, Ont., company said after markets closed that net profits rose to US$312 million, or $1.32 per share in the ...
Electricity infrastructure investment generates jobs: Conference Board
According to a Conference Board of Canada analysis, Shedding Light on the Economic Impact of Investing in Electricity Infrastructure, Canada can expect employment to increase by an average of 156,000 jobs annually over the next 20 years from investment in electricity generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure. Future investment spending would also contribute about $10.9 billion ...
