Special cutting tools are custom Cemented Carbide, HSS, PCD, or CBN tools with tailored geometry and coatings to combine operations and boost throughput. With precision holders and internal coolant, they machine automotive, aerospace, medical, hydraulic, and mould components efficiently.
Special cutting tools are custom‑engineered cutters designed to meet specific machining requirements, consolidate operations, and increase productivity. The process begins with application analysis (material, tolerances, cycle time), followed by tool concepting using CAD/CAM and kinematic simulation. Tools are manufactured from solid Cemented Carbide, HSS‑E/PM, cermet, PCD, or CBN, selected according to workpiece material and required tool life. Geometry is tailored—multi‑step drills, form end mills, port cutters, countersink/chamfer combos, step reamers, and combination tools for drilling‑milling or bore‑chamfer‑deburr in one pass. Coatings (TiAlN, AlCrN, DLC, diamond) and edge preparations (hone, radius, chip splitters) control heat and chip flow. Tooling interfaces include HSK (hollow‑shank tool holder system), BT-taper, CAT(American steep taper concept), SK (German steep taper), hydraulic or shrink‑fit holders to achieve low runout and stability; internal coolant and through‑tool MQL support thermal management. Applications span automotive powertrain and e‑mobility components, aerospace structures, precision hydraulics/pneumatics, medical implants, mould and die, and high‑volume general machining where reduced setups, stable tolerances, and shorter cycle times are critical.
BÖHLER S390 MICROCLEAN – “The decathlete” This grade is our PM steel with many positive usage properties. For twist drills, taps, mills, broaches, or cold-work applications, BÖHLER S390 MICROCLEAN is always a high performer.
Read MoreBÖHLER S600 – “The high-speed steel” Ideal for mills, twist drills, and taps, broaches, cold-work tools. BÖHLER S600 is the most commonly used high-speed steel and is the starting material for our customers who deal with high-speed steel.
Read MoreUddeholm Vanadis 30 SuperClean is a cobalt alloyed powder metallurgy high speed steel with excellent compressive strength and good abrasive wear resistance. Uddeholm Vanadis 30 SuperClean is suitable for demanding cold work applications and for cutting tools as an alternative to AISI M42 or other co-alloyed HSS. The PM process gives a good machinability and grindability as well as a good dimension stability during heat treatment. In east/south east asian countries served by Assab, Uddeholm Vanadis 30 SuperClean is sold as Assab PM 30 Superclean. Benefits Good wear resistance High hot hardeness and temper back resistance High compressive strength Standard specification W.nr 1.3294 / AISI D2 / AFNOR Z130 KWDCV 9.6.5.4.3
Read MoreUddeholm Vanadis 60 SuperClean is a high alloyed powder metallurgical high speed steel suitable for very demanding cold work applications and for cutting tools. The high carbon and alloying content, Co, Mo, W and V, gives an extremely high compressive strength, 69 HRC, combined with a very good abrasive wear resistance. For cutting tool applications Uddeholm Vanadis 60 SuperClean offers a unique combination of high wear resistance, hot hardness and good toughness compared to all other HSS. The P/M process ensures a good machinability and grindability together with a good dimensional stability during heat treatment. In east/south east asian countries served by Assab Uddeholm Vanadis 60 SuperClean is sold as Assab PM 60 Superclean. Benefits Excellent wear resistance for long run tooling Highest hot hardeness and temper back resistance Highest compressive strength Standard specification AISI D2 / AFNOR Z230 KDWVC 11.7.7.7.4
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