Cutting Tools
Cutting tools used to remove material on parts produced on milling machines, lathes and other types of machining centers come in a range of types and styles. Examples include drills, taps, reamers and end mills as well as static square-shank “stick” tools for lathes. Some tools are solid, commonly made from carbide or high-speed steel and can often be reground when worn. Indexable insert tools use replaceable carbide, cermet or ceramic inserts that offer multiple cutting edges and attach to tool bodies via a screw. The tool bodies are not replaced and can remain installed in a machine. Custom form tools that create multiple features in one cutting operation are commonly used on high-volume turning equipment to increase feature accuracy and reduce the number of tools required for a job.
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Kennametal Swiss Tools Specialized for Small, Complex Components
PMTS 2025: The TopSwiss MBS Medical Line inserts feature a specialized coating and sharp cutting edges for optimized surface finishes and reduced tool pressure.
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Ceratizit Milling Cutters Provide Pinpoint Micromachining Accuracy
PMTS 2025: AluLine – Micro milling cutters is designed for applications with small workpieces that require high-tolerance machining.
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Swiss Steel Group Turning Tool Improves Process Reliability
PMTS 2025: Ugima-X is said to provide optimized cycle times, longer tool service life and improved chip breaking.
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Engis Milling Tool Enables High Stock Removal Rates
PMTS 2025: The Engis ElectroMill is designed to produce high-quality, flat milled surfaces, even if an interrupted cut is present or multiple materials need to be machined simultaneously.
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Horn Broaching System Streamlines Production Operations
PMTS 2025: The AR15 magwell broaching system enables manufacturers to achieve precise broaching directly within the CNC cycle, eliminating the need for a dedicated vertical broaching machine.
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Allied Machine and Engineering Drill Provides Extended Tool Life
PMTS 2025: The T-A Pro line is designed to produce well-positioned holes for shorter applications and features a robust design for greater drill depths with longer holes.
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Ingersoll Turning Tool Features Modular Design for Easier Setup
PMTS 2025: Ingersoll WinTwist line features a modular design to facilitate easier setup and to make it simpler to adapt to multispindle and Swiss-type machines.
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SPC Innovations Milling Attachments Boost Productivity
PMTS 2025: SPC Innovations Inc. showcases multispindle attachments that can increase productivity, reduce secondary operations and enable for quick job changeovers.
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Iscar Quick-Change System Boosts Machining Stability
PMTS 2025: The NeoSwiss modular quick-change system’s clamping mechanism provides high repeatability, maintaining a position accuracy of ±0.0008" during head replacements.
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Scientific Cutting Tools' Custom, Modified Tooling Boosts Efficiency
PMTS 2025: Scientific Cutting Tools provides customized solutions that address specific geometries, coatings and material requirements.
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Horn Drilling System Features Specialized Wear Protection
The D1122 solid carbide drilling system features a stable, straight cutting edge that reduces the formation of built-up edges.
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IMCO End Mills Enable Aggressive Cutting Action
Pow-R-Feed M934 cutters feature fine cutting edges with optimal strength, plus a wiper flat end for smooth floor finishes.
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Micro Tooling Key to Polymer Seal Machining
A global supplier of seals in Belgium uses custom micro cutting tools with very sharp edges to help ensure optimal performance of its polymer sealing solutions.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2025
Production Machining’s January 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Forkhardt Hardinge, Sandvik Coromant, Heule Precision Tools, Supertec Machinery and Tungaloy.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2024
Production Machining’s December 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon, Kennametal, SmartCAM, Horn and SMW Autoblok.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2024
Production Machining’s October 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Ceratizit, Kennametal, Mate Precision Techologies, Horn and Mazak.
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Tooling Company Continues to Expand Offerings
Now representing six brands in North America, Platinum Tooling offers tooling and related accessories for a range of machine tool types, including CNC mills, lathes and Swiss-types.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2024
Production Machining’s September 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Expand Machinery, Paperless Parts, Monaghan Tooling Group, Walter USA and more.
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Cutting Tools Supplier Categories
- Deburring Tools (Machine Tool Spindle-Mounted)
- Collets, Solid & Master
- Milling Cutters
- Tap Drivers & Attachments
- End Mills
- Tool Presetters
- Boring Tools & Heads for Machining Centers
- Spline Rolling Tools
- Tooling Materials, Ceramics
- Drills
- Drill Bushings
- Diamond Tools
- Mass Finishing Media & Compounds
- Spline Inserts
- Shear Blades
- Threading Tools - Cutting
- Facing Tools/Heads
- Grinding Wheels & Belts
- Thread Chasers
- Boring Tools
- Punching Tools/Dies
- Collets for Toolholding
- Gear Cutting Tools
- Cut-Off Tools/Attachments
- Grooving Tools
- Tool Repair, Coating & Treatment Services
- Thread Whirling Tools
- Key Seating Tools
- Tooling Materials, Carbides
- Broaching Tools
- Taps
- Slotting Saws
- Thread Milling Cutters
- Endworking Tools
- Tool Blanks
- Burnishing Tools (Roller)
- Grinding Wheel Dressing Units
- Retention Knobs
- Drilling Heads/Attachments
- Threading Tools
- Tool Conditioning Equipment
- Honing & Lapping Tools
- Serration Tooling
- Protective Sleeves & Coatings (for Cutting Tools)
- Milling Heads/Attachments
- Tool Condition Monitoring Systems
- Form Tools
- Tool Storage & Handling Systems
- Gear Rolling Tools
- Gundrills
- Burnishing, Honing & Lapping Tools
- Saw Blades
- Die & Mold Components
- Buffing & Polishing Supplies
- Knurling Tools
- Arbors (for Cutters)
- Cold Heading Tools
- Counterbores/Countersinks
- Abrasive Compounds & Slurries
- Marking Tools
- Shaving Tools
- Boring Tools for Turning Machines
- Reamers
- Tooling Systems, Modular and/or Quick-Change
- Drill Chucks
- Toolholders
- Chamfering Tools
- Thread Rolls & Dies
- Threading Tools - Forming
- Inserts, Indexable (Carbide, etc.) & Tool Inserts
