Custom Carbide and High Speed Steel Cutting Tools

Custom carbide and HSS tools made 100% in Rockford, IL, USA by Ekstrom Carlson using state of the art Anca and Trutech CNC grinding equipment and inspecting on our Zoller Genius to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and procedures.  Better quality cutting tools at a better price.  Contact us at sales@ekstromcarlson.com or chat on line for  a fast quote.

Custom Carbide & HSS Cutting Tools for Every Application

Match My Custom Cutting Tool – Tell us your tool, we’ll match it to our equivalent Ekstrom Carlson tool

Same quality. Equal performance. Lower price

We are focused on providing high value custom solid carbide and special high speed steel cutting tools. Ekstrom Carlson can support customers with the design of custom and special carbide tools. Special step drills, custom milling cutters or form milling cutters, with multiple blades and specific geometries, can be configured. Our custom carbide and HSS tools at Ekstrom Carlson include:

  • Back chamfer tools
  • Various applications
  • Different materials to machine
  • Coated or uncoated
  • Expedited lead-times
  • ISO 9000 quality
  • Engineered precision
  • Short and long runs

At Ekstrom Carlson, we combine precision machining expertise with exceptional customer service to deliver the highest-quality custom carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools. From step drills, form tools, and reamers to end mills, specialty cutters, and precision drill bits, every tool is engineered and manufactured in Rockford, IL, using advanced CNC grinding technology and strict ISO 9001:2015 quality controls. Our experienced team works closely with you from concept to delivery, ensuring your exact specifications are met with quick turnaround times and competitive pricing. Whether you need a one-off prototype, a complete production run, or expert tool reconditioning and sharpening, you can count on us for dependable solutions that keep your operation running at peak performance.

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Same Quality. Equal Performance. Lower Price.

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We can re-engineer your cutting tools to save you money. Complete this form with your tool specifications and we will get back to you with a custom tool quote. 

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Custom Cutting Tool Manufacturing

We support you with the design of custom carbide cutting tools. Special step drills, milling cutters or form milling cutters, with multiple blades and specific geometries, can be configured.

Quickly configure your specific tool geometries to meet your needs. You can use one of the inquiry forms to the right to receive your personalized quote, or simply complete the contact form below with your question.

No matter what your requirements, we can make custom carbide and HSS tools that will exceed expectations.

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