Eastman Machine Co.

Eastman Machine has decades of experience in the marine industry and has exhibited at IBEX for 25 years. Eastman successfully demonstrated a 16-foot (4.88 meters) C125 conveyorized cutting system equipped with a heavy-duty tool head and EasiMark airbrush system at this year’s event. The machine is engineered to cut the most diverse technical and industrial fabrics available at speeds up to 60 inches per second (152cm/second) while exceeding industry standards for accuracy. At the show, the C125 cut balsa core was supplied by 3A Composites Core Materials, fiberglass supplied by Vectorply, and industrial fabric supplied by WeatherMAX.

Eastman works with commercial and hobby boatbuilders alike, as well as material producers, to design customized cutting solutions tailored to their unique applications. The C125 conveyor system is an ideal choice for companies who need to cut long parts, require continuous conveying, or simply want to minimize the material handling commonly associated with a static table cutting system. It is the system of choice of thousands of manufacturers around the world for its industrial build, durability of critical components, and proven rack & pinion drive system.

Hundreds of cutting solutions are proudly designed and manufactured at Eastman Machine Company’s headquarters in Buffalo, New York. Complimentary test cut evaluations to capture the machine’s speed and recommended configuration are available by contacting the Eastman headquarters at +1-716-856-2200.

C125
The Eagle C125 conveyor is a computer controlled (CNC) ply-cutting system engineered for single- to low-ply automatic cutting of flexible fabrics; composite reinforcements like fiberglass, carbon, and aramid; industrial fabrics and insulations as well as traditional textiles. It has the ability to continuously convey rolled material goods with consistent speed and control. This computer-controlled cutting system requires minimal operator guidance to automatically feed and spread material to the identified start position. The conveyor system is available in nearly a dozen different widths from 60 inches to over 14 ft. wide and several lengths, and features cutting speeds up to 60 inches per second (152cm/second).

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SAM|XL, is a collaborative research centre at the TU Delft Campus set up as a non-profit foundation with an innovation community. The mission of SAM|XL is to develop, demonstrate, and de-risk smart manufacturing solutions for and with the low-volume high-variation manufacturing sector.

As a technology partner, Eastman will work alongside SAM|XL to develop and test advanced communication protocol for integrating pick & place robots with its automated cutting machinery. The first project set to take place with Eastman’s S125 Static Table in this collaborative environment will be an automated lay-up project with GKN Fokker, the leading Dutch aerospace company.

“We are proud to be one of the latest technology partners to SAM|XL,” says Elizabeth McGruder, Eastman VP of European Sales and Marketing. “Being able to share resources and collaborate with the innovators at SAM|XL is an exciting advancement for Eastman in the composites industry.”

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Eastman knows the challenges of cutting assorted technical materials. We design the kind of versatile, innovative solutions necessitated by marine-grade materials, from composites to canvas. Our industry-specific cutting solutions are backed by technical expertise and lifetime support. The global team at Eastman can answer your questions about cutting and handling boat building materials. We also offer complementary concept testing to ensure your new cutter meets your unique specifications.

See what Eastman has to offer marine manufacturers working with fiberglass.

Automated Cutting
Computerized cutting machines are cutting-edge yet reliable, making them ideal for the boatbuilder or other marine industry manufacturer looking to streamline and scale. Eastman offers automated cutting systems available in a range of sizes with multiple optional accessories to fit your space, business, and boat construction materials.

Read more about how SeaCanvas uses its S125 Static Table Cutting System to cut industrial marine fabric.

Our American-made machinery is heavy duty and can easily withstand harsh or high particulate environments. Operating computer and control cabinets are sealed against dust and water-resistant. Cabling connectors, servo motors, and display components meet recognized international protection rating standards for the composite industry.

Eastman’s automated systems are equipped with flexible, modular cutting software that allows operators to import patterns from industry-standard design software and cut even complex patterns quickly. A computer-controlled cutting table allows you to save commonly-used settings so you can switch between multiple materials without time-consuming recalibration.

Your Eastman can be equipped with multiple system options to better suit your needs, starting with the two- or three-spindle Eastman Tool Head. Choose a combination of round and drag blades, punches, and notches that work for your boat construction materials. Additional system options include the EasiMark™ airbrush marking system and JetPRO inkjet printer, which both include industry-approved inks for high-speed printing. Our industry experts can also recommend a cutting surface that fits your materials and machine.

Together, all of these features offer numerous benefits for marine industry manufacturers. Automated cutting systems increase quality and improve material utilization while reducing labor.

Material Handling
It’s not just your cutting system that needs to meet the demands of your technical materials. Eastman offers material handling solutions that can streamline your manufacturing process while moving and storing your marine-grade materials with ease. Our feeding and spreading systems complement our industrial cutting tables for a complete cutting and handling solution. Further mechanizing the manufacturing process increases the benefits of automation, including increased quality and efficiency, which are especially important when utilizing costly technical fabrics and composite boat building materials.

See what Eastman has to offer marine manufacturers for yourself at IBEX and METSTRADE Show!

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