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Top 3 manufacturers in the world Han’s Laser cutting group and his division of Coractive announces a new state-of-the-art $34 million production facility

2021-04-23

Quebec, April 22nd, 2021 – Han’s Laser cutting with his division Coractive and a team of financial partners today announced an investment of more than $34 million in the construction of a new state-of-the-art fiber optic production facility to be located in the Quebec City region. The 75,000 square foot facility will quintuple the company’s production capacity […]

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SPARK & CO EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR OF HAN’S CANADIAN-MADE LASER SYSTEMS

2020-10-28

Once again, Spark & Co expands its portfolio of high-performance products to include Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group, proudly made and serviced in Canada.     Boisbriand, October 28, 2020 –Spark & Co. is pleased to announce the addition of the Han’s Laser brand to its impressive product line. Among the top three laser manufacturers […]

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STORIES OF HUMANITY AND KINDNESS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS PART 1

2020-04-17

  We know that this happens throughout the manufacturing community, but here at Spark & Co. we would like to share the stories of humanity and kindness from our customers. Such as the one of our customer Hi-Tech EDM, located in Vaughn, Ontario, Canada. Which, although is currently closed, is donating its time and efforts to […]

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IMPORTANT – PLEASE SHARE | MANUFACTURING HELP FOR MEDICAL COMPANIES IN CANADA!

2020-03-24

As you know, the world was not ready for a pandemic and we are currently experiencing a global shortage of medical supplies desperately needed to save lives. Spark & Co is a machine tool distributor for MC Machinery and OMAX Waterjets. We have new machines sitting idle in our showroom. These machines could be used to make medical parts, […]

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COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM SPARK & CO

2020-03-16

Spark & Co want the best interest of our community and has been monitoring updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and Canada Department of Health and Human Services, as well as reports in the media, about the rapid spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus In the […]

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LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SINKER EDM PROCESS ONE SPARK AT A TIME

2020-02-10

We are proud to share this link for the article “Inside the Sinker EDM Process, One Spark at a Time”, which appeared in the February issue of Modern Machine Shop online magazine. The author of this article is Pat Crownhart, Sinker EDM products and applications manager at our partner McMachinery he explains the casting discharge […]

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SPECIAL HOT PRICE-MITSUBISHI MV2400-R M800 WIRE EDM (DEMO)

2019-06-18

Demonstration Model 2018 Mitsubishi MV2400-R Wire EDM with M800 Control – Axis Travel: X-23.6″ x Y-15.7″ x Z-12.2″ – (S/N: 57DU2021) (New-Jan-2018) – FOB: Elk Grove Village, IL – Two (2) Year Warranty  –  REG: $178, 000. 00 USD  –  HOT DEAL: $159,500.00 USD Contact us: https://spark-co.com/contact-us The MV2400-R Advance Plus M800 offers value and accuracy through improved machine construction, auto-threading, internal machine communication, enhanced power supply technology and reduced operating costs. Features: New M800 Series […]

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WATERJET SOFTWARE OMAX LAYOUT TUTORIAL

2018-05-01

Layout Omax Sofware  ( LAYOUT ) is our innovative CAD software that creates tool paths for your OMAX or MAXIEM waterjet cutting system. ‘’ LAYOUT’’ includes all the basic commands you’d expect to find in any CAD package, as well as  tools that are specific  to abrasive jet and waterjet machining, including cut quality quality […]

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SPARK & CO BECOMES PARTNER OF EXTRUDE HONE

2018-04-13

Canada’s one-stop shop for waterjet, CNC and EDM machining solutions, Spark & Co. has finalized a strategic partnership with Extrude Hone, machined component shaping and finishing solution specialist. Blainville, April 9, 2018 – Nationwide distributor of CNC controlled EDM, waterjet, and machining solutions since 2002, Blainville-based Spark & Co. announces a strategic partnership with Extrude Hone, […]

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SLM SOLUTIONS: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY IN CANADA

2018-04-09

In support of its growth plans in North America, SLM Solutions has developed a strategic sales partnership with Spark & Co., a Canadian machine tool distributor. Spark & Co. will begin selling the SLM Solutions line of highly productive metal additive manufacturing machines to customers in Quebec and Ontario Canada.   “We are pleased to […]

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OMAX WATERJET – WHAT IS INTELLI-MAX MAKE TUTORIAL

2018-02-15

Because MAKE cuts the part in software first before sending it to the machine, the comprehensive and highly detailed part time estimates, job quoting and reporting features are precise down to fractions of a second. These reports can be created from your desktop or laptop computer, away from the machine. This MAKE expand abrasive waterjet […]

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GARNET FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING – BARTON THE GLOBAL LEADER IN GARNET ABRASIVES

2018-01-17

For more than 130 years, BARTON has produced the world’s highest quality garnet abrasives for waterjet cutting or abrasive cutting. BARTON is the global leader in waterjet abrasives, offering the only comprehensive line of high performance HPX® Adirondack Garnet and HPA® alluvial garnet abrasives plus Spark & Co offers spare parts for all water jet […]

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OMAX WATERJET – WATERJET CUTTING FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

2017-12-14

Omax waterjet can cut stone , copper , composites , titanium , carbon steel , stainless , hardened tool steel , glass and carbon fibre with the best precision in the industry. A heat affected zone can weaken integrity of a part and lead to failure. The lack of any HAZ makes the abrasive jet […]

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WATERJET DRIVES ENGINEERING INNOVATION

NASCAR is observed by fans as an definitive test of man and machine. Needing a fast, high-precision cutting solution for short-run production and fast prototyping; Hendrick Motorsports, added an abrasive waterjet machine to their team. The Omax 55100 Jet Machining Centers not only met those demanding expectations, but also offered the flexibility to cut an […]

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THE PROMISE OF WATERJET TECHNOLOGY FOR MICROMACHINING

One area that has fascinated substantial attention is applying Waterjet to the production of parts in the “micro” range, that is, parts smaller than 300 microns. Ongoing efforts by Dr. Liu, senior scientist at Omax Corporation, in order to further the development of this process are supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation […]

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DIAMOND F.C. FILLS WATERJET CUTTING NICHE

When Igor Koybash and Konstantyn Lysogor, co-owners of Diamond F.C. Inc.based in Concord, Ontario, noticed a growing demand for waterjet cutting, they wasted no time in completing this application. Given the rapid growth of the company, both partners believe they have made the right choice. The Omax 80160 waterjet cutting center allows large-scale precision machining […]

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BETCOR SAYS INNOVATION IS THE KEY IN JOB SHOP MACHINING

At initial glance, they look like most other job shops. However, Betcor Manufacturing in Ontario, Canada is a small custom job shop with a difference. At one end of the shop is a piece of equipment that is anything but traditional state-of-the-art abrasive waterjet machining center. The OMAX 55100 JetMachining® Center has allowed Betcor to […]

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INNOVATIVE CUTTING ANTECH WIRE EDM

Founded in 1996, Antech Wire EDM Inc. is a high precision wire EDM and machining establishment, located in Oshawa, Ontario. Antech doesn’t believe in second best so they opted for the OMAX 55100 waterjet machining center that now permits them to be a very versatile shop. They have the full abilities of part production as […]

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ABRASIVE WATERJETS : HARNESSING THE UNDERWATER OVERACHIEVERS

From the basic experimental beginnings of the 1950’s, waterjet technology has become one of the fastest growing segments of the production cutting machine industry. The real assets of a waterjet system are the short time required to program and set-up the machine to make a part. Today, thanks to the addition of an abrasive to […]

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A.B.M. TOOL & DIE BELIEVES IN MAXIMIZING NEW TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1969 by Armando Blagonic as a job shop offering both machining and fabricating services, A.B.M. Tool & Die Co. Ltd has expanded into large metal stamping manufacture. Relying on other suppliers for cutting work, they still needed help with their tooling builds. After considering laser and plasma as an alternative, they quickly realized […]

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2D+3D = 5 – AXIS WATERJET CUTTING

The cutting technology is a gateway to new fabricating opportunities Because abrasive waterjet machines cut almost any material, fabricating shops with five-axis machine can broaden their markets in terms of the materials they are able to process. To make these waterjets cutting machines even more user-friendly, advanced control software has a multitude of tube and […]

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WATERJET CUTTING EDGE QUALITY

2017-11-22

Waterjet cutting edge quality refers to how rough the edge of a cut part appears and how square or tapered it is. With waterjet, edge qualities typically range from Quality 1 (Q1) to Quality 5 (Q5) with Q5 being the best, most accurate edge quality. Following are descriptions for edge quality options available when cutting […]

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OMAX WATERJET 20TH ANNIVERSARY

2017-11-10

Canadian number one selling waterjet. Omax & Spark & Co offers local service in Canada. We cut a wide range of materials like steel, aluminum, stainless, glass. Omax celebrate 20th anniversary. We have more than 500 machines installed in Canada.

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OPS INGERSOLL NEW G5 SEDM

2017-09-21

OPS Ingersoll presents the latest generation of its EDM machines at EMO Hannover. The Eagle G5 Precision allows for higher precision thanks to thermal stability.

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MITSUBISHI ALL NEW CYLINDRICAL LINEAR DRIVE ON OUR MV WIRE EDM

2017-07-17

All new cylindrical drive on our MV wire EDM from Mitsubishi. We offer the best reliability and warranty with 10-year warranty on our precision and 50% less wire consumption making this Wire EDM the most cost-efficient and reliable machine on the market with over 13 000 machines sold in America.

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LASER CUTTING: MITSUBISHI LASER EX SERIES

2017-05-06

Spark & Co offers you Mitsubishi laser cutting. Can cut A36 material with a thickness of one inch 6 kw and 8 kw fiber and we also offer C02 machines at very competitive prices. Cutting table 5 x 10. (Only available in Quebec)

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