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A Merry Christmas and 2024 Business Roundup | Exactaform

As 2024 comes to a close, the team at Exactaform would like to say thank-you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. From our hardw...

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The Impact of Cutting Speeds on Cutting Tool Performance

By Engineering Team

What are Cutting Speeds? In manufacturing, cutting speeds are worked out by combining two essential parameters - speed and feed. In a nutshell, spe...

Exactaform Acquires PJ Tooling: Honouring the Past, Building the Future

By Sophie Tombs

Exactaform Cutting Tools is proud to announce the acquisition of the trade and assets of PJ Tooling, an established name in the precision tooling i...

Exactaform at Advanced Engineering: Jamie White on PCD and Carbide Tooling

By Maria Simeonova

As we approach Advanced Engineering 2024, we sat down with Jamie White, Managing Director of Exactaform, to learn more about the latest technologie...

Celebrating Family and Inspiring Engineering Careers at Exactaform’s Family Day

By Sophie Tombs

On September 21st, Exactaform’s headquarters buzzed with excitement and energy as we welcomed our team members and their families to our annual Fam...

My journey as an Exactaform intern: Apelles Mumbi

By Maria Simeonova

As Apelles Mumbi finishes her placement year in Exacaform and returns to Coventry University to complete her final year in Aerospace Systems Engine...

Boosting milling performance by 30% for Precision Part Manufacturer

By Engineering Team

The breakdown Who are Cutting Tools Inc.? Cutting Tools Inc. have over 50 years of experience distributing tools and machine solutions for the auto...

The Importance Of Cutting Tool Edge Preparation

By Engineering Team

The microgeometry of a tool’s cutting edge has a direct impact on the tool’s performance and influences process parameters like chip formation, the...

The Importance Of Tool Balancing In Machining | Exactaform

By Engineering Team

A common misconception in manufacturing is that only those manufacturers that use high-speed cutting in their processes benefit from tool balancing...

How can I maximise tool life?

By Engineering Team

Controlling costs as a manufacturer is essential to remaining competitive in any market. One of the key areas in which cost reductions can be achie...

PCD vs carbide tools

By Engineering Team

Identifying the most suitable cutting tool for the job is a crucial process. Cutting tools can be made from a number of materials such as high-spee...

How do I know if a custom machining tool is right for my application?

By Engineering Team

Things to consider when selecting tools for custom jobs When providing a quote for a new part with complex shape and geometric detailing, care must...