Las Vegas, NV – Coverings 2026, North America’s premier tile and stone exhibition, lived up to its reputation as the ultimate gathering for fabricators, contractors, and designers. Among the neon lights and industry buzz, KETE made a bold statement—not with a dozen machines, but with one perfectly tuned solution for the countertop maker: our 4+1 CNC machine.
While other booths showcased brute force, we demonstrated intelligence, precision, and value. And the message resonated. Fabricators walked away knowing that high-quality countertop production no longer requires a 5‑axis budget.
The 4+1 CNC: Engineered for Countertop Success
The 4+1 CNC is not a compromise; it is a strategic choice. Designed specifically for the realities of countertop fabrication, this machine delivers 5‑axis capability where you need it most—undercutting, profiling, and mitering —while maintaining the simplicity and affordability of a 4‑axis system.
Here is why the 4+1 CNC became the star of our Coverings booth:
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Ideal for Sink Cuts & Faucet Holes: The added rotational axis allows precise angled cuts for undermount sinks and waterfall edges, eliminating manual finishing steps.
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Straight Cutting and Mitering: Countertop fabrication could not be far away from cutting. Not only the straight cut, the model but also is able to tilt 45 degree, achieving the miter cutting for the lamination.
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Space‑Saving Footprint: Unlike larger 5‑axis machines, the 4+1 CNC fits perfectly into most shop layouts without sacrificing table size for standard slabs.
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User‑Friendly Software: We demonstrated live how operators can go from CAD drawing to finished countertop in minutes. No 5‑axis programming headaches.
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Affordable Automation: Get 95% of the functionality of a full 5‑axis machine at nearly half the cost. Perfect for growing countertop shops.
Live Demos That Won the Crowd
Throughout the show, our team ran live countertop simulations: cutting a seamless sink opening, profiling the edge, and polishing to a ready‑to‑ship finish—all unattended. Visitors watched the automatic tool changer swap between a diamond cutting blade and a polishing pad in seconds.
“I’ve been looking for a machine that can handle curved edges and sink cuts without jumping to a full 5‑axis,” said one attendee from Texas. “This 4+1 is exactly what my shop needs.”
