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
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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:
- Custom Carbide step drills
- Custom Drill Bits
- Specialty Form Tools
- Tapered Endmills
- Profile Cutting Tools
- Porting Tools
- Custom Reamers
- Ballnose Mills
- Custom Endmills
- Long Length or Extended Length Mills
- 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.
This is What Our Customers Have to Say About Ekstrom Carlson
Excellent communication and turnaround time. Our custom tooling even arrived slightly ahead of their projections. Material seems excellent as well. Thank you!
We regularly buy tooling from Ekstrom and it lasts longer than other tooling we purchase. Very reasonably priced and quick delivery.
This business makes the best Custom drill bits. They have always embodied our vision of design needed to make custom pieces. These drill bits are spot on and are excellent to machine with.
I've been around the machine tool business since 1982, starting out as a shop foreman for Allison Gas Turbine. I've been at the current company for almost 6 years. Ekstrom-Carlson is our go to for spindle motors and router bits. They have quality you can count on, expert knowledge and are just great people to deal with. You have my great appreciation. You make my job easier! Thanks a million Jim, Todd, & Jasmine.
highly recommend, 1st class shop with 1st class customer service. quick turn around. could not have asked for better service.
Same Quality. Equal Performance. Lower Price.
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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.