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CTE Booth Visit with Allied Machine & Engineering @ Eastec
Allied Machine & Engineering's Kevin Vanderbeck, field sales engineer for the New England territory, discussed the company's T-A Pro drilling line for stainless steel geometries along with a variety of other products on display during Eastec 2023.n
Tips to keep you safe on a ladder
The American Ladder Institute is spreading the word about safe ladder practices and training opportunities. Here are safety tips to keep in mind.
CTE Booth Visit with Horn USA
Horn USA's Adrian Noonan, technical specialist, tours kiosk after kiosk at the Horn booth during Eastec 2023, highlighting the newest innovations for broaching, narrow width slot milling cutters, form boring and internal grooving. n
CTE Booth Visit with Rush Machinery @ Eastec
Rush Machinery Sales Manager Doug Lewis highlighted the features of the CH-CM0206 Auto-Cut machine at the Rush booth during Eastec 2023, and noted that the machine is ideal for tool manufacturers and carbide rod processors. n
CTE Booth Visit with SW North America @ Eastec
SW North America Inc. showcased its BA 322i that features 300 mm between two spindles as well as two worktables, with one being loaded and unloaded while the other resides in the work envelope.n
CTE Booth Visit with GWS Tool Group @ Eastec
From the GWS Tool Group booth at Eastec 2023, Product Support Specialist Johnny Freeze highlights a variety of the company's cutting tools, including endmills, micro drills, micro reamers, and custom turning solutions.n
CTE Booth Visit with SMW-Autoblok
SMW-Autoblok Corp. President Larry Robbins provided a tour of the company's booth at Eastec 2023, highlighting an array of its products for stationary workholding as well as measuring the grip force of a part.n
CTE Booth Visit with REGO-FIX USA @ Eastec
REGO-FIX USA Engineering & Technical Manager David McHenry demonstrated the company's powRgrip toolholding system during Eastec 2023. Said to be capable of tool changeouts in less than 10 seconds and less than 3 µm TIR, the powRgrip is suitable for high-speed milling and drilling.n
CTE Booth Visit with CERATIZIT USA
CERATIZIT USA's Chuck Somerville, sales engineer for cutting tools, provides a table by table overview of the company's cutting tools displayed at its booth during Eastec 2023.n
CTE Booth Visit with ANCA CNC Machines @ Eastec
ANCA CNC Machines displayed its MX7 Ultra tool and cutter grinder as well as the AutoMarkX automatic laser marking station at its booth during Eastec 2023. n
CTE Booth Visit with Greenleaf Corp. @ Eastec
The Greenleaf Corp. ran a demonstration at its booth during Eastec 2023 showcasing the capabilities of a range of tool, including indexable and solid options. Included in the demo were Greenleaf's Ring Max tool and its XSYTIN-1 phase-toughened ceramic insert grade. n
CTE Booth Visit with Starrett Metrology Solutions @ Eastec
Starrett Metrology Solutions, a division of The L.S. Starrett Co., demonstrated its HDV 300 Horizontal Benchtop Digital Comparator at its booth during Eastec 2023. The system was designed to eliminate operator-to-operator variability in the utilization of an optical comparator.n
