b'Rochester machine tool firm, whichof the German Engineering Associ- planers she peddled at the turn of she returned from bankruptcy toation and the first female elected athe 20th century.profitability within a year and a half.full member of the American Soci- When we sell a straight bevel She eventually became involved inety of Mechanical Engineers. gear machine to one of those coun-running a bank and other businessIn 2011, the ASME Foundation es- tries to replace an old straight bevel ventures.tablished the Kate Gleason Award,planer, I always think of Kates leg-Throughtheyears,shealsowhich recognizes the contributionsacy, Stadtfeld said.The Kate Gleason College of Engineering at the Rochester Instituteof Technology was the first engineering school named for a woman.supported the womens suffrageof distinguished female leaders inKates technical understanding movement (her mother was Susanthe field of engineering. of the gear cutting equipment she B. Anthonys friend) and a host ofThe Kate Gleason College of En- sold, along with her persistence charities. gineering at the Rochester Instituteand willingness to step outside the of Technology was the first engi- customs and conventions of the Kates Honors neering school named for a woman. day, has earned her a special place Kates engineering capabilitiesAccordingtoDr.HermannJ.in the history of cutting machine and her contributions to the ma- Stadtfeld, Gleasons current vicetools, alongside the invention of chine industry were recognizedpresident of bevel gear technol- William Gleasons original bevel when she was elected the first fe- ogyR&D, 70 percent of the straightgear planer.male member of the American Gearbevel gear machines installed inFor more information about Glea-Manufacturing Association. SheEurope can be traced to Katesson Corp., visit www.gleason.com or was also the first female membersales activities and the two-toolcall (585) 473-1000.CTENEW FROM HEIMATEC tecnicrafts RFor Swiss-Style CNC MachinesATTENTION SWISS MACHINE BUILDERS AND USERS.Heimatec now offering Tecnicrafts collets and guide bushings for Swiss Type CNC Automatic Lathes.All popular brands.Smooth bore, groove bore, straight nose, tapered nose and other styles of collets available in various sizes.Adjustable, profile and reinforced shank style guide bushings, too.All brought to you by the leader in Live Tools.Heimatec.A perfect match!Prospect Heights, [email protected] AD5438 B&W 1/4 pg CTE 2017 ctemag.com/cteguide.com61Women.indd 61 2/15/18 3:35 PM'