About our Specialists

The Dapra Applications Engineers are among the metalworking industry’s most capable milling experts. We look for those with the strongest manufacturing backgrounds so that our customers receive excellent applications support in all phases of machining – from programming, to setup, to the machining process itself.

How they can help

Our team is willing and able to help you find the right solution to your machining challenge, including:
  • Selecting the best cutting tool type for the job
  • Selecting cutting-edge geometry and carbide grades
  • Establishing proven starting speeds and feeds
  • Optimizing according to customer priorities
  • Problem-solving challenging applications 

We can also provide training for all things milling, either on-site or through the Dapra milling excellence 2-day training course at our Midwest Tech Center. Your team will learn how to better select tooling and operating parameters for their milling tools, and learn helpful tips and tricks in our practical, hands-on training.


For direct technical support or specific application/product information

Please select your state or region below to contact the Dapra territory applications Specialists.






For Application Assistance:


Mike Bitner,  Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn
 

For Application Assistance:


Scott Clark, Regional Applications Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Scott Clark
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (812) 592-5522
sclark@dapra.com
Connect with Scott Clark on LinkedIn
 

For Application Assistance:


Rick Wolters, Applications  Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Rick Wolters
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (231) 578-4509
rwolters@dapra.com
Connect with Rick Wolters on LinkedIn
 

For Application Assistance:


Mike Bitner, Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn

Manufacturers Representative


MC Sales and Marketing
MC Sales & Marketing
Tel: (714) 901-8589
Toll-Free: (888) 299-8665

For Application Assistance:


Mike Bitner,  Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn

Manufacturers Representative


Hexis Manufacturer's Representatives
Hexis Manufacturer's Representatives
Tel: (612) 804-1143
Toll-Free: interest@hexisreps.com

All Except Upper Peninsula:


Rick Wolters, Applications  Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Rick Wolters
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (231) 578-4509
rwolters@dapra.com
Connect with Rick Wolters on LinkedIn

Upper Peninsula – Zips 498-499:


Mike Bitner,  Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn

Zips 634-639 & 642-658:


Mike Bitner,  Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn

Zips 630-633:


Scott Clark, Regional Applications Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Scott Clark
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (812) 592-5522
sclark@dapra.com
Connect with Scott Clark on LinkedIn

Zips 430, 432-449 & 457:


Rick Wolters, Applications  Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Rick Wolters
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (231) 578-4509
rwolters@dapra.com
Connect with Rick Wolters on LinkedIn

Zips 431,450-456 & 458-459:


Scott Clark, Regional Applications Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Scott Clark
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (812) 592-5522
sclark@dapra.com
Connect with Scott Clark on LinkedIn

East – Zips 170-19699:


Mike Bitner,  Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn

West – Zips 150-16999:


Rick Wolters, Applications  Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Rick Wolters
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (231) 578-4509
rwolters@dapra.com
Connect with Rick Wolters on LinkedIn

East – Zips 249, 254, 262, 267, 268:


Mike Bitner,  Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn

West – Zips zips 247, 248, 250-253, 255-261, 263-266:


Rick Wolters, Applications  Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Rick Wolters
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (231) 578-4509
rwolters@dapra.com
Connect with Rick Wolters on LinkedIn

Ontario:


Rick Wolters, Applications  Engineer, Dapra Corporation
Rick Wolters
Dapra Regional Applications Engineer
Cell: (231) 578-4509
rwolters@dapra.com
Connect with Rick Wolters on LinkedIn

All others:


Mike Bitner,  Applications Technology Manager, Dapra Corporation
Mike Bitner
Dapra Applications Technology Manager
Cell: (815) 509-6395
mbitner@dapra.com
Connect with Mike Bitner on LinkedIn

For general information and requests on products and availability, please contact your distributor first. If unavailable, contact Dapra customer service at 860-242-8539, toll-free at 800-243-3344, or email info@dapra.com.