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Petro Canada

VIDEO: Automatic tip brazing with Gerling and HMT Machine Tools

CFI video exclusive on the Gerling Automation SawMaster automatic tip brazing machine, shown by HMT Machine Tools Canada at the 2022 BC Saw Filers Association convention trade show.


VIDEO: Wood Fiber Group highlights USNR merger and 3D modelling service

CFI video exclusive: Wood Fiber Group’s Dave Purinton says the combined experience of Wood Fiber Group and USNR gives customers the full spectrum of experience when it comes to diagnosing sawmill challenges and designing solutions.


VIDEO: Iseli’s fully automated bandsaw profile grinder

CFI video exclusive on the Iseli BNP200 bandsaw profile grinder shown at the BC Saw Filers show by Thode Canada. The fully automated machine is controlled with four CNC axes, with automatic loading of the blade.
 
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Hand swaging a bandsaw

When enough is enough: True story about hand swaging a bandsaw

CFI saw filing columnist Paul Smith shares a story about a sawfiler in Texas whose decision to retire after many years hand swaging bandsaws has a lesson for all mills today about the importance of automation in retaining filers. » Learn more...
 
Sara Davies

Closing the gender gap

From the archives, a one-on-one with Spray Lake Sawmills saw filing apprentice, Sara Davies. “I think it’s beneficial to encourage the employers and co-workers to be open-minded,” she says. “This is not just about you; it’s about everybody working together, encouraging the crew, the management team and other co-workers.” » Learn more...
 
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Cutting-edge filing: inside Apollo Forest Products’ filing room

CFI takes readers inside Sinclar Group’s Apollo Forest Products filing room where a few fully automated machines are keeping the saws sharp and the filers happy. » Read more...

Saw and guide lubrication considerations

Supersaul Chemmex shares saw and guide lubrication considerations based on extensive research and development, manufacturing and practical application of saw guide lube over the last 30 years. » Read more...

Tips and tricks to achieve saw filing success

[Former] Canfor sawfiler Josh Penner shares his list of helpful tips and tricks for beginners to achieve saw filing success. » Read more...
 
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Elmia Wood 2022

Date: June 2-4, 2022
Location: Jönköping, Sweden
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Atlantic Truck Show

Date: June 3-4, 20222
Location: Moncton, N.B.
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OptiLog Forestry Tech Forum

Date: June 8, 2022
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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83rd Maritime Lumber Bureau AGM

Date: June 8-9, 2022
Location: Halifax
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OptiSaw Mill Optimization & Automation Forum

Date: June 9, 2022
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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