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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Seco Tools Finishing Grade Extends Tool Life
The TS0501 finishing grade provides optimal tool life, surface finish and reliability in demanding aerospace and energy applications.
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Star SU Chamfer Hob Enhances Precision Gear Manufacturing
Star SU’s chamfer hob is designed for burr-free chamfers and high-precision gear production with versatile applications.
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Heule Precision Tooling Drills, Chamfers in One Step
Heule Precision Tools’ Vex tooling is designed to drill and chamfer in one operation, improving productivity and precision in high-production environments.
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Dormer Pramet Solid Carbide Drills Enhance Precision, Durability
Dormer Pramet’s Force range of solid carbide drills — including Force X Generation 2, Force Micro and Force Deep Hole drills — designed for optimized productivity across diverse materials and applications.
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Tungaloy Coated CBN Grade Boosts High-Speed Cutting Performance
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. introduces the BM05M coated CBN grade, designed for high-speed continuous cuts with enhanced wear resistance.
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Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance
The Seco X-Tip Drill features a high-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.
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Latest Products
Heule Tool Deburring Solution Enhances Main Bore Processing
Heule Tool introduces the Snap-X line, designed for advanced cross hole deburring of main bores with multiple intersecting bores at varying diameters and angles.
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Ceratizit Solid Carbide Drill Extends Tool Life
Ceratizit USA introduces the WTX-Uni and WTX-Deep Uni drill ranges, offering versatile solutions for high-performance drilling across multiple materials with a focus on efficiency and eco-friendliness.
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Sandvik Coromant Profiling Geometries Provide Process Security
Sandvik Coromant expands its Corocut 2 portfolio with geometries tailored for profiling in demanding materials and for parting-off operations that require greater process reliability and productivity.
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Horn Chipbreaker Geometry Optimizes Chip Control
Horn USA Inc. introduces the 1A chipbreaker geometry for the 274 tool system, enhancing process reliability during grooving and parting off on sliding-head lathes.
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Erowa Giant Tooling System Enhances High-Precision Heavy-Duty Machining
Erowa Technology Inc. introduces the Giant Tooling System (GTS), designed for robust and efficient machining of large and heavy work pieces in demanding environments.
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Tungaloy Round-Insert Cutter Enhances Stability in Steel Machining
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. expands its RoundSplit series with serrated cutting edge inserts and wear-resistant PVD grade AH3135 for improved surface finish in steel and stainless steel applications.
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Featured Posts
Cutting Tool Considerations for Hydraulic Port Machining
Indexable insert cutting tools can boost the efficiency of port machining processes by creating multiple features in a single operation.
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Finding the Right Tools for a Turning Shop
Xcelicut is a startup shop that has grown thanks to the right machines, cutting tools, grants and other resources.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2025
Production Machining’s September 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Siemens, United Machining Systems, Mazak, Nikon, IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. and Okuma America Corp.
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Addressing Micro-Boring Challenges
This boring bar/tool holding system for Swiss-type lathes is said to offer high rigidity and positioning repeatability. In addition, the boring bars can be changed out using no hand tools.
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Turning Tips for Tough Materials
Consider these six ideas that can help you overcome the turning challenges posed by exotic materials.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2025
Production Machining’s August 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Big Daishowa, Greenleaf, The L.S. Starrett Co., Schwanog, Supertec and SMW Autoblok.
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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
- Tool Storage & Handling Systems
- Thread Chasers
- Boring Tools
- Punching Tools/Dies
- Collets for Toolholding
- Gear Cutting & Rolling Tools
- Cut-Off Tools/Attachments
- Grooving Tools
- Inserts, Indexable (Carbide, etc.) & Tool Inserts
- Tool Repair, Coating & Treatment Services
- Thread Whirling Tools
- Key Seating Tools
- Tooling Materials, Carbides
- Broaching Tools
- Taps
- Grinding Wheels & Belts
- Tooling Systems, Modular and/or Quick-Change
- Slotting Saws
- Thread Milling Cutters
- Endworking Tools
- Tool Blanks
- Burnishing Tools (Roller)
- Grinding Wheel Dressing Units
- Retention Knobs
- Drilling Heads/Attachments
- Threading Tools
- Honing & Lapping Tools
- Serration Tooling
- Protective Sleeves & Coatings (for Cutting Tools)
- Milling Heads/Attachments
- Tool Conditioning & Monitoring
- Form Tools
- Gundrills
- Burnishing, Honing & Lapping Tools
- Saw Blades
- Die & Mold Components
- Buffing & Polishing Supplies
- Knurling Tools
- Arbors (for Cutters)
- Counterbores/Countersinks
- Abrasive Compounds & Slurries
- Marking Tools
- Shaving Tools
- Boring Tools for Turning Machines
- Reamers
- Drill Chucks
- Toolholders
- Chamfering Tools
- Thread Rolls & Dies
- Threading Tools - Forming
