Ontario: Strong
Industrial Roots
Ontario has built a strong
reputation as a world-class industrial province. Ontario became well-known as a
source of natural resources and continues to produce large amounts of timber
and minerals in the northern area of the province. Southern Ontario has emerged
as
a manufacturing hub with
strong construction and metal production industries employing many
residents.
Mining continues to be a strong
source of industry in the province with Ontario ranking as one of the highest
producers of nickel worldwide. There are also large deposits of gold, copper
and silver that consistently delivers impressive yields in northern Ontario.
Agriculture and forestry have
traditionally been important economical elements for the province. Large
amounts of land in Ontario are used for farming. These farms are home to large
numbers of livestock and crops that help to sustain this important industry.
Different areas of the province are known for having especially fertile soil
where crops consistently grow very well.
Ontario has quickly become the leading auto production area
in all of North America. Many of the world's leading car manufacturers have
plants situated in the southern part of the province. The volume manufacturing
of vehicles is one of the biggest elements fueling a strong provincial economy.
Machining in Ontario
Machining is absolutely vital to
the major industries that are present in the province. Machining is
the most important element of
manufacturing with companies consistently spending large portions of budgets
on machining services.
Machining is defined as the
removal of material from a raw material in order to make it a more preferable
shape or size. Metal machining is the most common type of machining used for
manufacturing, especially in the auto industry. Products that require a tight
tolerance and precise dimensions will rely heavily on the various machining
processes to achieve the necessary finish.
Most of the prominent industries
in Ontario rely heavily on the use of complex machinery to be successful.
Machining is often used to produce the parts for these machines and it is also
used to repair them when they require servicing.
The place where the machining processes take place is called
a "machine shop”. These machine shops can vary in size with large machine shops
being outfitted with the equipment necessary to move and work on heavy
materials. Some of these shops have equipment on hand to work on objects
weighing upwards of 30 metric tonnes.
The Future of Industry
in Ontario
The leading industries in the province are in a position to
keep thriving. These industries will continue to thrive as a result of the high
quality machining services that are available in Ontario. Some of these machine
shops have been servicing the province for over 40 years. The success is due to
an unwavering dedication to investment in
the latest machining technologies.
Highly skilled labour is also an important element to consistent quality and
meeting tight production deadlines.
Successful machining in Ontario revolves around the ability to
accommodate large projects, custom and volume production that allow machine
shops to service as many clients as possible.