Cutting Tools for Automotive Manufacturing

Our customers in automotive manufacturing tell us over and over: our tools save time, cut costs, and result in higher quality parts. Our Application Engineers are behind you from Day 1 to get things rolling and ensure success in your operation. 

Automotive Case Studies

"We saved over $60,000 just by eliminating a second machining operation."

Testimonials

COFA

The Universal Deburring Champion

• Specifically designed for front and back deburring on even and uneven bore edges
• Perfect for a range of crossbore deburring applications
• ID/OD deburring
• No stopping or reversing the spindle
• Even and consistent edge break
• Suitable for all ranges of machine materials
• Coated carbide blades guarantee a long tool life and faster feeds and speeds
• Typical applications include forks, yokes, common rails, castings, tubes with cross bores, and other work pieces with cross bores in main bores 

Available from stock for immediate delivery in sizes

from 2 mm to 41 mm (0.090" to 1.614")

Cassette option available for larger hole sizes

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SNAP

The Precision Chamfering Leader

• A simple tool for deburring and/or chamfering through holes on the top and bottom
• No need to reverse the spindle, dwelling, or indexing the part
• Ideal choice for high volume manufacturing
• Easy blade changes increase production efficiency
• Solid body design provides the highest durability of any deburring tool
• Coated carbide blades ensure long tool life
• Typical applications include 

Available from stock for immediate delivery in sizes from 2 mm to 25 mm (.079"-.984")

Cassette option available from stock for larger hole sizes

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Automotive Case Study with the SNAP Tool

VEX-S

High Performance Drilling and Chamfering

• Patented self-centering cutting geometry sets new benchmarks in drilling technology
• Solid carbide drill tip combined with patented SNAP chamfering system
• High drilling performance with short chips, even with long chipping materials
• Large chip channel optimizes swarf evacuation
• Quick and easy drill tip and chamfer blade replacement
• No pre-setting between drill changes
• Ideal for high-production environments
• Typical applications include brake discs, tube applications, wheel hubs

Available from stock for immediate delivery in sizes from 5 mm to 12 mm

Customized designs available for special application needs

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VEX-P

High Performance Drilling and Chamfering

• Patented self-centering cutting geometry sets new benchmarks in drilling technology
• Solid carbide drill tip combined with patented SNAP chamfering system
• High drilling performance with short chips, even with long chipping materials
• Large chip channel optimizes swarf evacuation
• Quick and easy drill tip and chamfer blade replacement
• No pre-setting between drill changes
• Ideal for high-production environments
• Typical applications include brake discs, wheel hubs

Available from stock for immediate delivery in sizes from 11 mm to 17 mm (.433"-.669")

Customized designs available for special application needs

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Automotive Case Study with VEX-P Tool

BSF

The Large Ratio Spotfacing Solution

• Counterbores up to 2.3xd
• Replaceable carbide coated blades for extended tool life
• Suitable for CNC machines with through coolant
• It works without an anti-rotation device, change of turning direction or any machine adaptations
• The simple swing mechanism combined with the internal coolant pressure system gives optimal cutting performance resulting in consistent spotfaces and fewer scrapped parts 
• All tool components and blades are simple to replace 
• The tool works both vertically and horizontally

Available from stock for immediate delivery in sizes

from 6.5 mm to 20.5 mm (0.256" to 0.807") 

Automotive Case Study with BSF Tool

SOLO

Powerful Automatic Front and Back Boring

• The strongest and most efficient automatic front and back spotfacing/counterboring tool on the market
• Excellent ratio of price and performance
• No anti-rotation or stop block are required
• Suitable for all CNC, transfer, dial, and multi-spindle machines
• Completely closed head prevents coolant contamination
• Pin-driven cutting blade prevents chips from jamming the system
• Easy handling, Quick-change blade (insert) system with modular set-up

Each Solo Tool is designed and built to your specifications and manufactured for superior strength and quality. SOLO Tooling System is completely customizable to create multiple features in one tool including indexable countersinks, form countersinks, and more.