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Full-Service Tooling Support — Beyond the Sale
Spec Tool offers more than custom-manufactured cutting tools. From reconditioning worn inserts to designing complete turnkey machining solutions, our team supports your production through every stage of the tool lifecycle.
50+
Years in Business
24hr
Rush Turnaround
100%
Performance Guarantee
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Local Pickup & Delivery
Engineered-to-Order Cutting Tools
Our engineering team designs complete turnkey solutions for complex machining projects. Using the latest releases of Autodesk Inventor and Mastercam, we develop purpose-built carbide, ceramic, and PCD tooling to your exact specifications.
Restore Worn Tools to New-Spec Performance
Restore your existing tooling for a fraction of replacement cost. We regrind inserts and round tooling back to original specifications, helping reduce tooling costs and prevent production interruptions. For larger projects, our custom stocking service helps eliminate unexpected tool shortages.
Re-Grinding
Restore inserts and round tooling to original specifications at a fraction of replacement cost.
Re-Tipping
Re-tip carbide, PCD, and PCBN tools and inserts to restore performance and extend tool life.
Re-Sizing
Reuse existing inserts by reducing thickness or IC size to create a usable next-size configuration.
Re-Purpose
Transform expensive solid PCBN inserts into new geometries for different applications.
Engineering Expertise at Every Step
Our specialists help optimize every aspect of your tooling application. From selecting the right material grade to engineering the ideal geometry, we help improve tool life, surface finish, and machining performance.
Application-Specific Solutions
Work directly with our specialists to develop the right tooling solution for your application.
Geometry Engineering
We design clearance angles, relief angles, and cutting geometries optimized for tool life and surface finish.
Substrate Material Selection
We recommend the ideal tool grade for your material, including challenging applications involving nickel alloys, stainless steels, and work-hardening materials.
Edge Preparation
Choose the edge geometry best suited for your application: Waterfall hone, K-land, Polished top rake, or Custom edge preparations.
Coatings
We work with trusted coating partners to select the right surface treatment for your cutting conditions.
The Spec Tool Difference
More than tooling — we provide the support and reliability needed to keep your operation running.
Local Pickup & Delivery
Free pickup and delivery within two hours of Spec Tool. We come to you so your production keeps moving.
Guaranteed Testing — Trial Orders
We do not invoice customers when our tooling design does not perform at the level promised. Your success is our commitment.
Expedited Delivery Service
We have delivered tools in less than one week — and in emergency situations, within a day or two. Call us. If it is possible, we will make it happen.
We Do Not Invoice When Our Design Does Not Perform
Every custom tool and service is backed by Spec Tool's performance guarantee. That commitment has been our standard since 1968.