Custom Step Drills
Made 100% in Rockford, IL, USA by Ekstrom Carlson using ISO 9001 quality standards and procedures. Ekstrom Carlson manufactures Carbide and High Speed Steel custom step drills utilizing state of the art 5 axis CNC grinders and Zoller Genius inspection equipment to offer better quality cutting tools at better prices.
Custom Tool Manufacturing
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We make your custom carbide step drills.
Quickly configure your specific tool geometries to meet your needs. You can use one of the inquiry forms on this page to receive your personalized quote, or simply complete the contact form below with your question. No matter what your requirements, we can make a tool that will exceed expectations.
Ekstrom Carlson is focused on providing high value custom solid carbide and special high speed steel custom step drills of various styles, for various applications. We can support customers with the design of special carbide tools. Special step drills with multiple cutting edges and specific geometries, can be configured. Our custom Ekstrom Carlson custom step drills include:
- Special drill diameters
- With or without through coolant
- With or without coating
- Inch, metric, or special
- Special lengths, long, stub, etc…
- Various styles
- Special 1-step drills
- Special 2-step drills
- Standard 30 degree helix
- Custom helix designs
- Corner radius, chamfer, or standard
- Straight flute available
- Expedited lead-times
- ISO 9000 quality
- Engineered precision
- Short and long runs
- Carbide or HSS
Industries We Contribute To
Our custom step drills are trusted by manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, mold and die, and general machining industries. Whether you’re drilling high-temperature alloys, hardened steels, aluminum, or composites, we engineer the right tool for your production environment.
How We Build Precision Step Drills
Every tool begins with a detailed review of your print or sample. Using advanced 5-axis CNC grinders, we create precise geometries and consistent step transitions. Every tool is then inspected with Zoller measuring equipment to verify tolerances. Backed by our ISO 9001:2015 quality system, we ensure you receive a tool that performs exactly as specified—every time.
Our Customer Service Promise
At Ekstrom Carlson, you’re never just another order number. Our tooling specialists work closely with you to understand your application, provide honest recommendations, and deliver fast, accurate quotes. We pride ourselves on clear communication, quick turnaround, and solutions that reduce your downtime.
We have the cutting tools you need.
Same Quality. Equal Performance. Lower Price.
Why pay more money for the same thing?
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.
Purchase one of our many custom or stock products available right now.
Submit your tool brand & model # so we can cross to our equivalent standard tool or quote a re-engineered product at a lower price.
Pricing will depend on volume per order and per year. The competing sample tool will likely be required from you in order to make the final tool, but pricing probably can be provided without the sample tool. Only solid carbide or solid high speed steel tools can be quoted. We do not offer carbide tipped or indexable tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you make coolant-through step drills?
A: Yes, we manufacture step drills with or without through-coolant holes, with coatings selected for your material as another option for your custom tool.
Q: What lead times can I expect?
A: Typical lead times are quoted at order, typically 2-3 weeks, but expedited options are available for urgent jobs.
Q: Can you match an existing tool?
A: Absolutely. Send us a sample or print, and we can duplicate or improve it—often at lower cost.