Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Canadian Metalworking magazine - Canada's metalworking authority since 1905

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Did you know a lease can use multiple sources to fund large, complicated technology orders?

Check out Ken Hurwitz's latest column: https://t.co/L32qZb2gA7

#finance #funding #leasing

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When spreadsheets no longer keep up, manufacturers face visibility gaps and inefficiencies.

Jack Perrizo of Global Shop Solutions shares the key signs that it’s time to move to ERP.

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#ERP #manufacturing #machineshop #paperless

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A company’s value isn’t determined by financial performance alone. The M&A process can have a major impact on valuation, deal structure, and transaction success.

A disciplined sale process helps protect value and maximize returns for business owners.

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Many shops unknowingly shorten sinker EDM electrode life through process choices that increase wear, reduce accuracy, and drive up rework.

Check out these 6 electrode wear mistakes in sinker EDM in our July cover story: https://t.co/iQoDpPJ1ty

#EDM #sinkerEDM #machining

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Sales may be strong, but hidden profit leaks can quietly drain a shop’s bottom line.

A profit leakage audit can uncover lost profit from setup times, tooling, rush jobs, and inefficient processes.

Find the leaks. Fix the leaks. Improve profitability.

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The July 2026 digital edition of Canadian Metalworking is here.

Inside: reducing EDM electrode wear, knowing when it's time for ERP, machine tool cybersecurity, plus the latest machining, tooling, automation, and shop management insights.

Read it now: https://t.co/rbM0vGOLqC

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Commit to a workplace free from harassment and violence.

CCOHS shares 7 steps employers can use to prevent, investigate, and document harassment and violence: https://t.co/cerWl7K7QR

#health #safety #workplace #harassment #machineshop #management

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Matthew White of Metal Supermarkets explains how inventory planning can help shops reduce waste, improve cash flow, and avoid material shortages.

Check out this article now: https://t.co/9dKj2WCAeC

#inventory #supplychain #management #metal #planning #machineshop

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Join the CCOHS Safety InfoLine team for a free webinar to get real answers on topics like WHMIS and chemical safety, heat stress and outdoor work, personal protective equipment and workplace hazards, ergonomics, mental health, and more.

Register here: https://t.co/w2ojLScSa0

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Ken Hurwitz of Equilease shares 3 factors to keep in mind when leasing a used machine tool.

Check out our latest finance column: https://t.co/AD43YDD5Xw

#finance #leasing #machinetools #equipment

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Join the CCOHS Safety InfoLine team for a free webinar to get real answers on topics like WHMIS and chemical safety, heat stress and outdoor work, personal protective equipment and workplace hazards, ergonomics, mental health, and more.

Register here: https://t.co/w2ojLScSa0

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By combining radial, axial, and back-turning operations into a single setup, multidirectional grooving tools are helping shops improve efficiency.

There are 4 hidden challenges of multidirectional grooving tools that you should know: https://t.co/wcFJOPvhNi

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Wishing everyone across Canada a safe and enjoyable holiday as we celebrate our country, our communities, and all that brings us together.

Have a wonderful Canada Day! 🍁

#CanadaDay #HappyCanadaDay #CanadaDay2026

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Ontario’s machining industry can't solve workforce and technology challenges alone. The Ontario Machining Network is bringing machinists, shop owners, suppliers, and educators together to share knowledge and strengthen the future of manufacturing.

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Join the CCOHS Safety InfoLine team for a free webinar to get real answers on topics like WHMIS and chemical safety, heat stress and outdoor work, personal protective equipment and workplace hazards, ergonomics, mental health, and more.

Register here: https://t.co/w2ojLScSa0

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Burnout is becoming a serious challenge in manufacturing.

From labour shortages and overtime to rising costs and customer pressures, the strain is being felt on the shop floor and in the front office.

It's time to address burnout in machine shops: https://t.co/UvzrVxgK8K

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True elegance in AM arises when form and function are inseparable, not when form merely imitates intent.

Check out Laurence Coles and Manolis Papastavrou of Metamorphic AM's latest article to help determine if your AM is ready for DfAM: https://t.co/ateuRUvGaQ

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Don't miss the June issue of Canadian Metalworking!

The digital edition is live now: https://t.co/jBdoYx2ZPU

#JuneIssue #digitaledition #shopprofiles #grooving #inventorymanagement #andmore

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True elegance in AM arises when form and function are inseparable, not when form merely imitates intent.

Laurence Coles and Manolis Papastavrou of Metamorphic AM explore if your shop's additive manufacturing project is ready for DfAM.

https://t.co/Ulsu0TeS1b

#additive #DfAM

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Occupational health and safety legislation requires employers to take reasonable precautions to protect everyone when dealing with impairment.

Understanding workplace impairment: https://t.co/FwWy1IGJP2

#OHS #CCOHS #safety #machineshop #worksafe