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Turning 90 Degrees on Its Head

August 14, 2024 |

Unlock the potential of turning and machining as industry experts Eric Reno and Jay Sunderland dive into the innovative world of vertical turning lathes (VTLs) and explore their transformative impact on manufacturing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your chip-making processes and stay ahead of the competition.

Agenda: 

  • What is a VTL?
  • Differences between horizontal and vertical lathes
  • Advances of VTL processes: gravity, part size, advanced tooling and milling capabilities, reduced setup, and reduced floor space
Presenter 1

Presenter 1:

Eric Reno

General Manager, Engineered Products Group

With a 35-year career in the machining business as a machinist, programmer, manufacturing engineer, machine shop manager and sales representative, Eric has the expertise to help customers grow to the next level. At Phillips, he is the general manager for the engineered products group that handles chip making equipment. Eric leads a team of five regional product managers who cover 12 states for Phillips.

Presenter 2

Presenter 2:

Jay Sunderland

Regional Product Manager, Phillips Corporation

Jay Sunderland, who has been with Phillips for three years, started in the Markforged Additive division and now excels in CNC machine tool solutions. Jay is a former Apache helicopter pilot and applications engineer with extensive experience in grinding processes and machine tools across various industries. He is dedicated to supporting local businesses and enhancing American manufacturing. Jay is your go-to expert for precision turning, big iron machining and EDM solutions in the mid-Atlantic region.

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