MANUFACTURING & AUTOMATION
RPC delivers end‑to‑end mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing solutions, from initial design and prototyping to advanced machining, automation, and digital factory simulation.
Mechanical & Electronic Engineering
RPC has a long-standing reputation for delivering high‑quality engineering services across a wide range of industries. Our team of mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineers bring the expertise needed to solve complex challenges and design reliable, cost‑effective solutions.
SERVICES:
Mechanical design (2D/3D)
Electrical design
Electronic design (including PCB design and layout)
3D printing
Waterjet cutting
CNC machining
Full machine shop capabilities
Heat treating
Welding
Custom Machining & Manufacturing
RPC partners with manufacturers and entrepreneurs to turn innovative ideas into functional products. Our modern machine shop is equipped for rapid, high‑precision development, featuring a full suite of tools including a laser cutter, coordinate measuring machine, CNC turning and milling centres, and a waterjet cutter. On‑site heat treatment and welding provide complete manufacturing support.
Our team includes journeyman machinists, mechanical and electronic technologists, and senior design engineers experienced in sectors such as food and beverage processing, pulp and paper, forestry, and nuclear power.
SERVICES:
First‑run prototype manufacturing
Short‑run machining
Hard‑to‑source parts manufacturing
Overflow machining capacity
Waterjet cutting
Plunge EDM cutting
Heat treating
Specialized manufacturing for the nuclear and food‑processing industries
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT:
Nakamura‑Tome Superturn CNC Lathe
HAAS VF‑2YT CNC 4‑Axis Milling Machine
MAZAK CNC 4‑Axis Milling Machine
Flow Mach 2b Waterjet Cutter
Range of conventional mills and lathes
Surface grinding equipment
Heat‑treating facilities
Welding facilities
Rapid New Product Development
Developing a new product requires significant time, expertise, and resources, and without proper management even the strongest ideas can falter. RPC supports clients through every stage of the development process, from initial concept and design to a fully realized prototype.
INITIAL DESIGN:
RPC provides mechanical and electrical/electronic design services to help your idea become reality! Our experienced, multi‑disciplinary team uses a range of CAD tools to quickly and accurately develop designs that meet your specific requirements. With years of practical expertise, we can also refine early concepts into solutions that are reliable to manufacture and cost‑effective to produce.
PROTOTYPING:
RPC offers a full suite of prototyping capabilities to bring final designs to life, including 3D printing, CNC machining, welding, and complete machine shop services. These capabilities allow us to produce accurate product replicas for evaluating fit, finish, and functionality.
Digital Twinning & Simulation
With rising equipment and labor costs, efficiency in today’s factories is more crucial than ever. Successful companies need to ensure that every aspect of their operation is being carefully considered and optimized. Digital twinning and factory simulation is a low‑risk, cost‑effective way to evaluate operations, ensuring that you are meeting production goals and quality standards at the lowest possible cost.
WHY SIMULATE YOUR FACTORY?
Process optimization
Resource allocation
Predictive analysis
Error reduction
Reduced downtime
Waste reduction
Energy efficiency
Informed capital investment decisions
SERVICES:
Automation, Machine Vision & Robotics
AUTOMATION:
Automation forms the backbone of modern manufacturing and can be used to implement a variety of tasks. Using programmable logic controllers (PLCs), valves, cylinders, and various actuators, RPC can enhance or expand the functionality of your existing processes.
MACHINE VISION:
Machine vision as in integral part of a manufacturers process for ensuring quality products that meet specifications. Applications include:
measurement applications,
inspecting parts for flaws or defects,
proving location for pass reject stations or pick and place applications using robots,
part/label identification using QR codes, bar codes, readable characters.
RPC works with manufacturers to integrate machine vision systems into their current operations to improve product quality and reliability.
ROBOTICS:
Robots have become a much more affordable and accessible resource for manufacturers. They can be used to improve the accuracy and speed of processes, as well as improve throughput on mundane tasks, freeing up your workers to deal with more technical operations. Applications include:
pick and place applications
palletizing
RPC works with their clients to develop tailored robotic solutions that will improve process speed and accuracy.
More Information
Contact Us
Engineering Services
Tel: 506.452.1212
Toll Free: 1.800.563.0844
info@rpc.ca