ISTMA Business Conditions Report for first half of 2023
On behalf of ISTMA, we encourage you to participate the Business Conditions Survey for the first half of 2023. The survey is intended to provide an overview of business trends and conditions in the Mould, Die, and Precision Machining industries, worldwide. The survey format is designed for quick and easy completion. Following the collection of submissions from all of the participating ISTMA countries, members will be provided with the statistical results from the gathered information. Confidentiality will be assured (no personal or company data will be required or mandatory) and data compilation will be done automatically. You can take the survey here.
CTMA, members featured in issue of Manufacturing in Focus Magazine
The CTMA a few of our members were recently featured in an issue of Manufacturing in Focus Magazine. These well-written articles provide a look inside each organization, and how we all contribute to our industry. Some of the members featured, include: Black Control Company Inc. Elliott Matsuura Canada Inc. Max Die Group Clover Tool Mfg. Ltd. Integrity Tool and Mold Inc. Nominal Machine Tool Rapid Gear Jancox Metal Products Inc. Nickleson Machine & Tool Mega Mold International Inc. Check out the issue here. Thank you to Manufacturing in Focus for this opportunity!
BIG DAISHOWA introduces C3 series of BIG CAPTO tool holders
BIG DAISHOWA has introduced the C3 program, an expansion of the BIG CAPTO tool holder line, designed to increase efficiency and precision for small lathes. BIG DAISHOWA photo BIG DAISHOWA has introduced the C3 program, an expansion of the BIG CAPTO tool holder line, designed to increase efficiency and precision for small lathes. The C3 series of Mega New Baby chucks has a clamping range of .010 to .630 inches with a maximum RPM of 30,000. These make excellent choices for drills, reamers, taps and finishing end mills. Ultra-slim and strong, they provide reliable gripping for even the
Save the Date: Shop Metalworking Expo
Save the date for the Shop Metalworking & Technology Expo on Oct. 12 at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor, Ont. This event provides the opportunity to network with regional buying influencers, manufacturers, and distributors, and learn about the newest products and technologies available. The Shop Metalworking & Technology Expo is more than just an opportunity to buy and sell. Are you doing business in these regional markets? If so, then this is the ideal platform to NETWORK with your peers! Why you should attend: Meet face-to-face with product and service professionals in the mouldmaking industry Get hands-on experience with the products and
Mazak to highlight advanced machine tools, automation at CMTS 2023
Canadian manufacturers who want to boost their machining productivity and profitability will experience high-efficiency precision from Mazak solutions at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) from Sept. 25 to 28 at booth #1217. Mazak’s Done In One multi-tasking machining will be represented by the Integrex i-350H S and QT-Ez 10MSY multi-tasking CNC turning centre with integrated cobot. In addition, the company will feature the Syncrex 25/7 Swiss-type production turning machine with bar feeder, VC-Ez 16 vertical machining centre with integrated friction-Stir welding (FSW) and the Variaxis C-600 simultaneous five-axis vertical machining centre with RoboJob Turn Assist automation. “At Mazak,
Mitutoyo celebrates 50th Anniversary in Canada
On June 29, Mitutoyo welcomed attendees to its facility in Mississauga, Ont., to celebrate the company’s 50th year in Canada. The event kicked off with speeches from distinguished guests, including the Deputy Consul General of Japan, Seitoku Kawakami; a welcome from President of Mitutoyo Japan, Yoshiaki Numata; and a welcome from president of Mitutoyo Canada, Matt Dye. Mayor Bonnie Crombie awarding Mitutoyo their anniversary plaque. CTMA photo Attendees were then encouraged to take self guided tours of the Calibration Lab, Repair Shop, and Contract Inspection Lab. Presentations were held of Mitutoyo’s Round Tracer Flash, MeasurLink Data Management