AIT Canada
Specializing in industrial automation tooling, AIT Canada is a leading tooling manufacturer delivering a broad range of custom equipment, machines, and finished materials used throughout the world.
In its +200,000-square-foot facilities in Langley conveniently located close to Vancouver and U.S. border, AIT Canada specializes in high-precision fabrication, machining, and assembly to serve emerging high-technology tooling needs. These include entire assembly systems, subassemblies, and individual parts.
With on-site manufacturing and the highest aerospace industry standards, AIT Canada maintains strict quality and production control through the entire process, guaranteeing superior product quality and reliability.
Capabilities
Fabrication and Welding
- 34,000-square-foot facilities for high-precision fabrication metal components and parts
- Processes include SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW
- Standards include ASME, AWS, and CWB
- Materials include steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, invar, and copper alloys
- High-def plasma machine
- 10-ton lifting capacity
Machining
- Fully equipped 15,000-square-foot machine shop
- High-precision prototyping and production machining
- Large CNC boring & milling machines
- Large vertical CNC machine centers
- 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling
- CNC turning
Assembly and Testing
- Clean 115,000-square-foot (65,000 @ P4 and 50,000 @ P1) environment for assembly and testing
- High-precision mechanical assembly
- Installation of high- and low-pressure hydraulics and pneumatics
- Optical alignment and inspection using laser technology
- Static and dynamic load testing
- 16-ton lifting capacity
- Certificates of conformance for load testing, or as requested by customer for assemblies
Certifications and Materials
- Qualification and Certs:
- Airbus Tooling Offload Certified
- Boeing Tooling Offload Certification D6-56202
- GKN Westland Tooling Offload Certification PSL00009
- Raytheon Approved (Critical Supplier for N&MIS)
- SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW Process Certified
- ISO 9001:2008 Certified
- AS9100C
- Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program
- Materials:
- Aluminum, carbon fiber, stainless steel, invar, titanium, and other exotics
- CMS:
- Laser Tracker, Optics, Surface Tables, Assorted Metrology Tools (Dials, Calipers, Height Gauges)
Equipment
| Machine Shop | Specifications | |
| IKEGAI Horizontal CNC Boring and Milling Machine w/ Rotating B-axis Table | 63” x 87” Table, 137” X Axis, 98” Y Axis, 63” Z Axis, 27” W Axis, 360 degree B-axis | |
| FEMCO Horizontal CNC Boring and Milling Machine w/ Rotating B-axis Table | 63” x 57” Table, 84.6” X Axis, 39.4” Y Axis, 31” Z Axis, 22” W Axis, 360 degree B-axis | |
| KAO MING, Double Column 4-Axis Vertical CNC Machine Center | 157” X Axis, 83” Y Axis, 36” Z Axis | |
| DAEWOO Vertical CNC Machining Center | 50” x 25” Table, 51.2” X Axis, 25.6” Y Axis, 26” Z Axis | |
| DAEWOO Puma CNC Lathe | 12” Turning Diameter, 157” X Axis, 76” Y Axis, 23” Z Axis | |
| FORTWORTH Vertical Milling Machine with Digital Readout | 30” X Axis, 24” Y Axis, 28” Z Axis | |
| FORTWORTH Universal Milling Machine with Digital Readout | 30” X Axis, 24” Y Axis, 28” Z Axis, w/ Horizontal spindle | |
| TRENS Lathe with Digital Readout | 16” Turning Diameter over saddle, 26” over bed, 36” with gap out 120” between centers, 22” X Axis, 22” Y Axis, 120” Z Axis | |
| SHARP Radial Arm Drill | 36” Swing x 36” High | |
| Mitsubishi MVR30 Vertical Precision Milling Machine, 4M | 157.5" X Axis, 118.1” Y Axis, 60” Z Axis | |
| Mitsubishi MVR30 Vertical Precision Milling Machine, 5M | 196.9" X Axis, 118.1” Y Axis, 60” Z Axis | |
| Assembly Shop | Specifications | |
| FARO Laser Tracker | 2,760” Diameter range, 0.001” 3-D single-point accuracy | |
| LEICA Laser Tracker | 6,000” Diameter range, 0.001” 3-D single-point accuracy | |
| Loading Bays | Specifications | |
| Loading Bay Doors | 20’ wide by 13’ 7” high | |
| Bay Doors | 12’ wide by 13’ 7” high | |
| Cranes | Specifications | |
| Bridge Crane | 5 Ton, hook heights: 20’ | |
| Bridge Crane | 16 Ton, hook heights: 20’ | |
| Bridge Crane | 10 Ton, hook heights: 20’ | |
| Jib Cranes | 1 Ton | |
| Fabrication Shop | Specifications | |
| Messer Edgemaster Hi-Def Plasma Cutting Machine | 120” x 314” water table, Max plate size: 8ft X 20ft (96” x 240”) Plate thk (up to) Hi-def plasma (dross free): MS - 1-1/4”; SS - 1”; AL - 1” Max Hi-def plasma: 2”, Max oxy-fuel torch: 6” | |
| Geka Hydracrop Ironworker | 88 ton punching, 165 ton cutting | |
| Cosen Horizontal Bandsaw | Max 13” Diameter or 11” x 18” Rectangle | |
| Wave Welder | ||
| Miller TIG/Stick Welder | ||
| Miller MIG Welder | ||
| Lincoln Plasma | ||
| Hypotherm Plasma | ||
| Loading Bays | Specifications | |
| Loading Bay Doors | 20’ wide by 13’ 7” high | |
| Cranes | Specifications | |
| Gantry Crane | 5 Ton, hook height 13’-3” | |
| Bridge Crane | 10 Ton, hook height 14’-2” | |
| Gantry Crane | 2 Ton | |
| Jib Cranes | 1 & 2 Tons |
Advanced Integration Technology > Automation & Integration > Positioning Systems > AIT Canada