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Modular systems provide a way to adapt without sacrificing accuracy. Check out our latest technology spotlight on flexible workholding: ow.ly/JObv50ZHXem #machining #machineshop #workholding
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Ken Hurwitz shares tips for getting your next equipment lease approved. Check out our latest finance column: ow.ly/cWC650ZHX6i #leasing #equipment #financing #machining #machineshop
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Our September cover story helps you identify hidden downtime, improve machine utilization, and recover lost production capacity on the shop floor. Check it out here: canadianmetalworking.com/can… #shopwaste #machineshop #machining #downtime #machineutilization #productioncapacity
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Editor Joe Thompson writes, "You walk a tightrope when you quote a job. If you quote too little, the shop loses money; if your price is too high, you won’t get the job at all." Check out his latest editorial: ow.ly/5Qjc50ZHWHB #machineshop #machining #quoting #RFQ
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Canada’s aerospace sector remains among the world’s leaders, driven by innovation, technology adoption, and evolving manufacturing trends. Find out how Canada’s aerospace industry is charting its next era of growth: ow.ly/62JL50Zy8Yf #aerospace #defence #space
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In industrial settings, well-placed, well-maintained eyewash stations can be the difference between a quick recovery and a serious injury. Check out our latest safety column: ow.ly/Y3MV50Zy8Ti #CCOHS #safety #health #workplacesafety #worksafe #homesafe
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Udo Jahn of Modern Engineering shares how hidden problems kill productivity in machine shops. Check out the latest business matters column: ow.ly/9fGL50Zy8ab #machineshop #machining #businessmatters #productivity
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Higher carbide prices are changing the economics of machining, making custom tooling and application-specific systems more attractive. The experts from Mapal and Sandvik Coromant share the real ROI of application-specific tooling. Check it out 👉 ow.ly/6U6G50Zy831
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Ken Hurwitz shares why you should talk to an efficient leasing company that reviews credit applications in 24 to 48 hours and put an approval in place for a specific amount before IMTS 2026. Check out his latest column: ow.ly/pgOY50Zy7Ut #finance #lending #IMTS2026
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ISO 9001 helps organizations establish the processes, controls, and documentation needed to consistently meet customer requirements. Anthony Mannella of ISO Certification Consultants shares why strong processes build strong quality systems. ow.ly/BKlE50Zy8nE #ISO9001
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IMTS conferences create valuable connections with experts and peers across the industry. This year's nine conferences and more than 90 sessions will spotlight the full manufacturing ecosystem. Check out our coverage to get the most out of IMTS 2026: ow.ly/it1050Zy7wO
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IMTS: Visit for the technology, stay for the conversations. Editor Joe Thompson has walked the IMTS show floor for many years. He shares his insights on the importance of attending events like this: ow.ly/AMgN50Zy7pl #IMTS2026 #metalworking #tradeshow #Chicago
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According to Zimmermann, digital technologies and cybersecurity are changing machine tool construction. Check out our latest technology spotlight: ow.ly/kbBe50ZlLKE
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Vibrating tools transmit vibration to operators’ fingers, hands, and arms, restricting blood flow and making them vulnerable to hand-arm vibration syndrome. Check out our latest safety column from CCOHS on how to prevent hand-arm vibration syndrome: ow.ly/YQXk50ZlLHV
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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: ow.ly/NrH150ZlLuw #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. 🔗ow.ly/96bS50ZlJYh #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. 🔗 ow.ly/Sw3G50ZlJIf
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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: ow.ly/k4wW50ZlJfq #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. ow.ly/ZZq850ZlJ71
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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: ow.ly/lHPA50Zmnfq
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