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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