World-Leading Tooling Manufacturers

Six specialist manufacturers covering every cutting application — from solid carbide end mills and indexable inserts to high-speed spindle technology.

Partner Logo Cutting Tools Founded
1964 · Sunds, Denmark
Group
Kyocera Corporation, Japan
Specialisms
Indexable Tools Solid Carbide PCD Tools Reconditioning
Industries
Aerospace Automotive Energy Metal & Composite

Kyocera Unimerco manufactures, distributes and services cutting tools for machining, as well as measuring equipment for the manufacturing industry. A knowledge-based distributor and manufacturer providing standard and customised cutting tools, plus know-how and optimisation guidance — worldwide.

Key Strengths
01First toolmaker in the world to achieve ISO 9001 quality certification — setting the global standard for precision tool manufacturing
02Full range of indexable and solid carbide tools balancing premium part quality with minimum manufacturing costs
03RE·NEW reconditioning programme extends tool life significantly, reducing cost per unit and environmental impact
04In-house coating department, calibration services, test centre and tool management alongside comprehensive product supply
"We always strive to give you the tools that keeps you ahead."
— Kyocera Unimerco
Partner Logo Solid Round Carbide Founded
1951 · Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
Group
Kyocera Corporation, Japan
Specialisms
Solid Carbide End Mills Drills Hard Coatings
Industries
Aerospace Medical Automotive Mould & Die

A manufacturer of world class solid round carbide cutting tools providing machining solutions and services to a variety of industries. From indexable, solid round carbide, and PCB tooling to hard coatings and surface treatments — their innovations redefine excellence across precision engineering applications globally.

Key Strengths
01MEGACOAT TOUGH coating technology combining innovative layering techniques with high-content CBN for extended tool life
02Hi-PerCarb drill series with secondary flute directing coolant to the cutting tip, reducing friction and improving chip removal
03Serious customer commitment to Value at the Spindle — measured in cost savings, time savings, and ease of use
0475,000 sq ft manufacturing campus in Ohio with dedicated R&D, coating and application engineering facilities
"Built for titanium. Engineered for Inconel. Trusted under pressure."
— KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools
Partner Logo Carbide Inserts & Tooling Founded
1929 · Iwaki, Japan
Group
IMC Group / Berkshire Hathaway
Specialisms
CBN Inserts Turning Milling Nano Coatings
Industries
Automotive Aerospace Oil & Gas Heavy Industry

Headquartered in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan, Tungaloy was the first company in the country to succeed in developing superhard alloy. Since 1929 they have been an industry leader in research and innovation — developing superior grades for machining all types of materials including CBN, PCD, ceramics, cermet and fine carbide grades with CVD and PVD coatings.

Key Strengths
01Nano-layered coatings with layers up to 50nm thickness — demonstrating significant increases in coating strength over conventional methods
02TungMeister exchangeable head system — over 13,000 tool combinations possible from a single shank body, reducing inventory
03NMS cutter capable of sub-micron quality surface finish — replacing grinding operations in some finishing applications
04One of the world's leading CBN insert manufacturers, with dedicated chipbreaker geometries for hardened steel applications
"Are you looking to reduce overall costs and increase profitability? Tungaloy provides the solutions you need."
— Tungaloy Corporation
Partner Logo Metalworking Tools & Solutions Founded
1938 · Pennsylvania, USA
Listed
NYSE: KMT
Specialisms
Milling Drilling Turning Toolholders
Industries
Aerospace Energy Medical Transportation

Founded in 1938 when Philip McKenna created the first tungsten-titanium carbide alloy for cutting steel. Kennametal is a worldwide leader in metalworking tooling and engineered solutions — designing and delivering tools that combine industry-leading innovation with shop floor perspective across every metal-cutting application.

Key Strengths
01All products designed to face the most demanding conditions and protect operations against costly, unplanned downtime
02KenDrill Micro — the first comprehensive micro drilling portfolio for short and deep-hole small part machining applications
03Through-coolant technology reduces heat on inserts, improves chip flow, and extends tool life across milling and drilling operations
04Custom engineering capability for bespoke metalworking solutions when standard tooling cannot satisfy the application
"With Kennametal tooling, you will run longer, cut faster and machine with greater precision."
— Kennametal Inc.
Partner Logo Holemaking Specialist Founded
1941 · Dover, Ohio, USA
Ownership
Family Owned
Specialisms
Drilling Boring Threading Reaming
Industries
Aerospace Oil & Gas Medical General Machining

A leading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tool systems — and the only manufacturer in the world to focus solely on holemaking and finishing solutions for today's manufacturers. Allied devotes advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities to creating the widest selection of value-added tooling available worldwide.

Key Strengths
01Tooling solutions consistently deliver the lowest cost per hole across drilling, reaming, burnishing, boring and threading applications
02T-A Pro replaceable insert drill system — replace tips only with no machine adjustments required, minimising costly downtime
03Wohlhaupter precision boring systems with digital fine boring heads accurate to one micron for tight tolerance finishing
04Superion PCD tools for custom application-specific solutions delivering higher penetration rates in hard-to-machine materials
"The ONLY manufacturer to focus solely on holemaking and finishing solutions for today's manufacturers."
— Allied Machine & Engineering
Partner Logo High-Speed Spindle Systems Origin
USA · Patented Technology
Speed Range
25,000 – 90,000 RPM
Specialisms
CNC Spindles Live Tools Hand Tools Robotic
Industries
Precision Machining Mould Making Medical Aerospace

Air Turbine Tools® revolutionary constant high speed precision tools redefine performance standards for CNC, robotic and other mounted applications, through to hand finishing operations. Their patented spindle technology transforms any CNC machine into a high-speed machining centre running at a governed 25,000 to 90,000 RPM.

Key Strengths
01Patented turbines increase airflow to match cutting load — rated RPM is maintained in cut on the toolpath, even in corners and angled cuts
02Only 2 moving parts — low friction, zero heat buildup, no duty cycle, and exceptional durability compared to conventional spindles
03Compatible with DMG MORI, Haas, Fanuc Robodrill, Mazak, Okuma and more — HSK, CAT, BT and DIN toolholder options available
04Typical 80% cycle time reduction in micro-tooling applications — cutting cost per part and dramatically accelerating production throughput
"Cut cycle times by 6–10× with high speeds that don't fade in cut!"
— Air Turbine Tools

Industrial Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids

The right cutting fluid protects your tooling, your machines, and your workforce. We partner with the UK's leading independent lubricant manufacturer.

Partner Logo CNC Lubricants Founded
1989 · Sheffield, UK
Accreditation
ISO 9001
Location
Atlas Way, Sheffield S4 7QQ + Hinckley, Leicestershire
Products
Metalworking Fluids Hydraulic Oils Gear Oils Bespoke Blending Greases

Pennine Lubricants are the UK's leading independent dedicated lubricant manufacturer. Since 1989 they have been supplying lubricants to a wide range of industries from their manufacturing plant in Sheffield — blending everything from highly complex lubricant formulations with 25+ additives to streamlined base-oil combinations, all engineered in-house for consistent, measurable performance.

Key Strengths
01All lubricants blended from 100% virgin base oils and batch tested to ISO 9001 — giving complete peace of mind on quality and consistency
02Bespoke blending capability — custom lubricant formulations with 25+ additive combinations, available in small or large batch quantities
03PROCARE Fluid Management Service with cloud app for proactive, data-driven coolant monitoring — reducing downtime and extending fluid life
04On-site technical team available for coolant health checks, lubrication surveys and product rationalisation to reduce stock inventory
"Pennine are more than just a supplier, they offer technical support and expertise. They provide full regular monitoring of metal working fluids and any aspects that support the safe use and operation of the oils and coolants we use on our site."
— Kevin Martin, Abbey Forged Products

Managed Tooling Vending Solutions

Take control of your consumable spend with intelligent, point-of-use vending technology — installed and fully managed by Rapid Tooling Solutions.

Partner Logo Industrial Vending & Inventory Parent Company
Sandvik Group
Scale
12,000+ Customers · 36 Countries
Typical Saving
25–40% reduction in consumable costs
ROI
Typically 12–18 months
Applications
Cutting Tools Inserts PPE MRO Supplies Consumables

CribWise is a turn-key solution designed to provide real-time intelligence to ensure that the right materials go to the right workers at the right time — improving compliance, lowering costs and minimising safety risks. With the widest portfolio of inventory and asset management solutions in the industry, CribWise serves over 12,000 customers across 36 countries worldwide.

Key Strengths
01Hardware makes supplies available at point-of-use, reducing overall consumable spend by 25–40% by registering and tracking every transaction
02Industry-leading software platform captures all transactions in real time — auto-replenishment removes manual ordering and prevents costly stock-outs
03Configurable secure storage in multiple form factors — from small carbide inserts and PPE through to larger industrial equipment and consumables
04ERP/MRP integration capabilities — full spend visibility by employee, job, or cost centre with automated reporting and business intelligence
"CribWise began with the goal to take the hassle and complexity out of MRO/PPE distribution."
— CribWise / Sandvik Group

Industry-Leading CAM Software

Paired with the right cutting tools, the right CAM software transforms what your machines can achieve. We partner with Autodesk to bring Fusion 360 to engineering teams across the UK.

Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM Software Developer
Autodesk Inc. · San Francisco, USA
Ranked
World's #1 CAM Software Supplier (CIMdata)
Users
4.6 Million+ Professionals Worldwide
Capabilities
CAD / CAM 2–5 Axis Milling Turning Simulation Cloud-Based Post Processing
Industries
Precision Engineering Aerospace Automotive Medical Devices Mould & Die

We are proud to supply and use Autodesk Fusion 360 — the world's number one ranked CAM software (CIMdata). As an authorised reseller, we can get your team set up with a licence, and as day-to-day users ourselves, we offer genuine hands-on CAM support. Whether you need help with post-processors, toolpath strategy, or getting the most from your machine, our team has real shop-floor Fusion 360 experience to back it up.

Key Strengths
01Fully integrated CAD/CAM — design revisions automatically cascade through to manufacturing toolpaths, eliminating re-imports and version mismatches
02Comprehensive 2 to 5-axis machining — from simple 2D profiling through to simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths with automatic collision avoidance
03Post-processor library for hundreds of CNC machines — including DMG MORI, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, and more — with free post-processors included
04Cloud collaboration and centrally managed data — teams share live designs, track changes, and collaborate without version control issues or file transfers
05Significantly lower cost than traditional CAM platforms — starting from £2,000/year for the full manufacturing portfolio vs £25,000+ for legacy software
"Produce high-quality machined parts faster with a single integrated CAD/CAM solution built for manufacturing teams."
— Autodesk Fusion 360
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