MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
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Micro fibre – maximum performance How the first micro fibre laser in Canada is being put to a multitude of uses. BY TREENA HEIN
(Below and next page) Parts cut with the new micro fibre laser cutting machine.
son, Kevin, joined the business after high school in 2001. But in 2007, manufacturing in Ontario was showing signs of slowing down. This serious situation left Stoll wondering how he might survive and even thrive. He decided to invest in a conventional waterjet, which would expand what he could offer. It turned out that he’d made a good decision, and Intricut chugged on successfully through the downturn. In the years that followed, Stoll and Kevin noticed a growing demand for quick turnarounds for small, high precision parts and assemblies made from advanced materials. To fill this demand, in 2019 they bought a micro waterjet. Although it took several years to educate customers about what this machine was capable of, it’s become an invaluable asset. Small high-precision components such as shims, gaskets, spacers, grippers and gauges, mostly for automation applications, make up the majority of the work. “Currently our main customers are involved in automation, electronics, 18 Plant / September/October 2021
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Adapt to thrive, or stagnate and die – that’s a universal truth which all business leaders know well, including those at Intricut in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Over the years, this custom tool and die shop has continued to evolve, adding machines to expand its range of services and go in new directions. Before we look at Intricut’s newest purchase, let’s take a quick look at its history. The company was started in 1996 by Mike Stoll, in a small building with one wire EDM. Things moved along well and he moved the business into a bigger space. Stoll’s
