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Eastman Machine Co.

Manufacturer of manual fabric-cutting machines, automated cutting systems, spreading equipment, material-handling systems, software, CNC machines.

Phone: (716)-856-2200
Toll-Free: (800) 872-5571
Fax: (716)-856-1140

Sales Contact:
Elizabeth McGruder, (716) 856-2200, emcgruder@eastmancuts.com

Please visit: Eastman Machine Co.

Mailing Address
779 Washington St.
Buffalo, NY 14203 US

Additional Locations:

SPECIAL MESSAGE

THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR CUT.

Cut Composites with Eastman!	Eastman Static Cutting Table Go Ahead. Get Tough Eastman's Static Table System is capable of cutting, marking, drilling and punching virtually any flexible material at speeds of up to 60 inches per second (152.4cm/s). The static cutting table has proven itself as the go-to resource for difficult-to-cut composite materials like polystrand, p-tex, and fiberglass-polyester blends. Call Eastman to discuss your unique application! Automatic cutting minimizes manual labor and increases material utilization. More cut parts in less time. Less expensive for entry level, small production requirements . Variety of cutting surfaces are available to optimize cutting results for any given material. Several accessory options available for marking and labeling cut pieces.

Cut Composites with Eastman!	Eastman Conveyor Cutting System Taking Continuous Cutting to New Heights Eastman's conveyor system boasts supreme capabilities for single- to low-ply cutting requirements. It has the ability to continuously convey rolled material goods with consistent speed and control. The robust conveyor design delivers unrivaled levels of material utilization and is often capable of cutting multiple layers without plastic overlay. Self-contained high-flow vacuum system offers optimum material hold-down for cutting. Uses less floor space than models with external blower systems. Durable conveyor belt has a fabric backing proven reliable for 2,000+ hours of normal operation. All tool heads are equipped with a pen or marker assembly for piece labeling. Optional airbrush ink spray or adhesive labels for piece identification.

Cut Composites with Eastman!	Eastman Multi-Ply Cutting System Your Top-to-Bottom Solution Precise system operations, driven by state-of-the-art motion control communications combine to offer an industry-leading solution for medium- to high-ply cutting of flexible material goods. Eastman's Multi-Ply Cutting (MPC) models have been uniquely crafted to automatically pull stacked material plies from the spreading table to a modular, bristle-block conveyor bed for reciprocating knife cutting of patterns. Eastman's exclusive Intellicut knife control software increases the accuracy and integrity of the cut from top to bottom ply.

PRODUCT CATEGORIES

Auxiliary processing equipment, repair equipment, and supplies

Auxiliary processing equipment
- CAD/CAM/CAE hardware/software
- Computer controls and software
- Cutting equipment, manual
- Drilling and cutting tools
- Material handling equipment
- Printing/marking equipment
- Slitters
- Trimming equipment
- Cutting equipment, flatbed, computerized
  - Cutting equipment, knife
Composite repair equipment
- Repair kits and equipment

Fabricating services

Thermoplastic materials
- Cutting, finishing, and machining
Thermoset materials
- Cutting, finishing, and machining

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About Eastman -

Eastman Machine Company delivers engineering-based solutions that make real differences to facilities seeking cutting solutions for new and high-tech materials. Cutting systems designed for cutting all variations of dry and pre-preg composite materials like aramid, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. Proven at premier facilities worldwide, ask Eastman how automated cutting can be faster and more accurate.

Product Announcements Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

Heavy-Duty End Cutter for Composites

Heavy-Duty End Cutter for Composites

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

New Heavy-Duty Blue Jay model is available to support cutting tougher materials, featuring a thicker blade and heavy-duty shear plate. The blade has a unique edge relief for cutting prepreg composite materials. Ask for more info!

The Eastman Blue Jay is available as a stand-alone end cutting unit or with an optional Pull-Off for even faster cutting production and improved accuracy. The system requires only one operator to spread and cut material with the simple press of a button.

The Pull-Off, a moveable pneumatic clamp, grabs the ply to be spread and pulls it down the table to the desired length.

The cutting attachment, a powerful 5 inch (12.7cm) round knife, automatically drives across the width of the fabric in a guided track for repeated, perfectly straight-line cutting.

Blue Jay with Slitters

For added panel cutting features, Eastman's 548BK round knife slitters, can be added to the Blue Jay End Cutting System for cutting in both horizontal and vertical directions.

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Eastman Power Roll Stand Great for Fiberglass
Eastman Power Roll Stand Great for Fiberglass

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

Eastman's Heavy-Duty Power Roll Stand is engineered to introduce rolled material goods for spreading onto a fully automated, conveyor cutting system. The Heavy-Duty Power Roll stand features center of roll drive and an ultrasonic beam measuring roll diameter to control feeding speeds to the cutting system. Roll-drive can also be optionally turned-off so that the system functions like a standard Roll Stand.
- Great for heavy-duty rolled goods like fiberglass or other bulk weight composites
- 48” diameter rolls up to 2,000 lb. capacity (standard)
- 60” diameter roll up to 500 lbs. maximum (optional)
- Edge control
- Ultrasonic beam constantly measures roll diameter to control feeding speeds to the cutting system
- Dancerbar control
- Eliminates material stretching / pulling
- 3HP standard, 5HP optional
- Center of roll drive
Please contact Eastman Automated Sales Department at +1-716-856-2200 or sales@eastmancuts.com for more information and full technical specifications.

VISIT EASTMAN CUTTING DEMOS AT THE FOLLOWING 2011 TRADESHOWS:

Composites 2011 - Ft. Lauderdale - Eastman Booth 1125

JEC 2011 - Paris - Eastman Stand B63

SAMPE 2011 - Long Beach - Eastman Booth 927

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Eastman Dual Cutting & Laser System

Eastman Dual Cutting & Laser System

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

New for 2010, the Eastman dual laser and cutting system offers a laser for cutting fabrics that require a fused edge as well as the proven, reliable technology of Eastman's static cutting table. The tool head is equipped with a 200 watt gas assist laser (100 watt optional), three individually aligned and calibrated tool spindles, and a pneumatic pen/marker holder.
Please call +1-716-856-2200 or visit www.eastmancuts.com for more information. Eastman's technical applications team is available to further discuss your unique application requirements.

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Demo at Composites 2011

Demo at Composites 2011

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA - Eastman Machine Company, manufacturer of cutting machines, automated cutting systems, material handling equipment, and software solutions will exhibit at the 2011 Composites Expo in booth 1125. Eastman representatives will be on-site February 2-4, at the Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center.

Eastman Machine Company will operate a 72” wide x 12’ long automated CNC static cutting table during show hours, cutting fiberglass, kevlar and other composite materials. The Eastman M9000 is a single to low-ply cutting system that provides superior cutting performance and increased throughput. This fully automated cutting system is capable of marking, drilling and punching virtually any flexible material at speeds of up to 60 inches per second (152.4 cm/s). It is the ideal solution for sample making and prototypes and is the system of choice at leading composite manufacturing facilities around the world. Eastman representatives will be available to discuss your unique application requirements and provide system recommendations.

Eastman’s static cutting table has proven itself as the go-to resource for customers cutting cotton, nylon and vinyl as well as difficult-to-cut composite materials – such as polystrand, p-tex, and fiberglass-polyester blends. It is available in a range of lengths and widths to meet the demands for prototypes, one-offs and full-production runs. The system’s high-precision configuration features multi-axis motion for more defined and accurate cuts. This computer-controlled system features zoning capabilities to enable cutting in one area while the operator is simultaneously picking parts in another, maximizing daily production capacity.

• Automatic cutting minimizes manual labor and increases material utilization
• Various cutting surfaces are available to optimize cutting results for any given material
• Several optional system features for marking and labeling cut pieces – great for kitting!
• Tool heads available include standard, heavy-duty, fiber, laser, and router

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Roll stand feeds conveyorized cutters
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Multi-capable cutting system
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Heavy-duty composites roll stand
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JEC Composites 2009/SAMPE Europe preview
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Heavy-Duty End Cutter for Composites

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

Eastman Power Roll Stand Great for Fiberglass

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

Eastman Dual Cutting & Laser System

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.

Demo at Composites 2011

Provided By Eastman Machine Co.