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DIGITAL EDITION FEATURES • Installing a new Mazak Variaxis 630 machining center has enabled Access Precision Machining Ltd., Salmon Arm, BC to expand its process capabilities and improve productivity significantly. • Despite the dramatic growth that Oakville, ON-based Coordinate Industries Ltd. has experienced in recent years, the aerospace component manufacturer isn't standing still. • Today, thanks to recent improvements in plasma torch and consumable design, the piercing capabilities of plasma are significantly better. • Advances in sensor, metrology software and controller technology allow existing CMM to be upgraded providing greater accuracy, faster measurement, and new capabilities.

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NEWS: 2009 FABTECH signals rebound for North American manufacturers Industry observers waiting for a tangible, positive signal that the North American manufacturing sector has turned the corner on the global downturn must have been encouraged by the recent 2009 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM. more... Profiler opens new doors for business for Coordinate Despite the dramatic growth that Oakville, ON-based Coordinate Industries Ltd. has experienced in recent years, the aerospace component manufacturer isn't standing still. In fact, the company has recently installed a new five-axis profiling machine in order to penetrate new areas of business in the aerospace sector. more...

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ON DECK:
Coming up in the February/March issue of MP&P:

Editorial Features
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Turning Centers/CNC Machine Tools
Laser/Robotics/Automation
Industry Report-Job Shops

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USEFUL SITES

Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association of Canada - This site is an information resource for Canadian OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies and services to the automotive industry.

Canadian Machine Tool Distributors Association - Information source for the Canadian machine tool industry.

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association - Information resource for the Canadian tooling & machining industry.

Canadian Welding Association - Information resource for the Canadian welding industry.