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
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,
Mazak MegaStir becomes exclusive tooling supplier for MELD solid deposition technology
Mazak MegaStir recently signed an agreement to become the exclusive supplier of tooling for MELD Manufacturing’s solid deposition technology. As a pioneer in friction stir welding (FSW) technology, Mazak MegaStir will provide its hard metal expertise along with tooling specifically developed for the MELD process that also incorporates the use of friction as part of its solid deposition process. Mazak MegaStir, according to Dale Fleck, general manager of Mazak MegaStir, has the unique ability to provide the complex tooling with the high-strength capability necessary to commercialize MELD’s solid deposition technology. The tooling is made from ultrahard materials such as PCBN
Sowa, Greenfield partner to expand cutting tool offering
Sowa Tool & Machine (Sowa) and Greenfield Industries (Greenfield) have announced a new supply agreement that will offer Canadian customers quick access to more than 26,000 products from brands like Cleveland, Chicago-Latrobe, and Greenfield Threading. “We are proud and excited to partner with Greenfield Industries,” said Ryan Esposito, COO of Sowa Tool & Machine. “Greenfield is a well-respected manufacturer of high-quality cutting tools and more importantly, they listen to the needs of customers and are committed to excellence across every facet of manufacturing and the supply chain. “Adding their core strengths to our own, we can provide our customers greater
Burloak Tool acquires Armactool
Burloak Tool has announced the acquisition of Armactool, a tool & die plant in St. George, Ont. Since the December acquisition, Burloak Tool has successfully integrated the two businesses under the Burloak Tool brand and welcomed all Armactool employees to the Burloak team. Armactool has provided quality tooling to blue chip manufacturers for more than 20 years. In that, their mission has been to produce quality tooling, delivered on time at a competitive price. Their mission aligns with the values and standards that Burloak Tool has demonstrated for more than 40 years. With the ability to optimize across both plants,