Carbide Tool Services, Inc., Indexable Tool Repair, Indexable Cutting Tools.

Before and after images of repaired indexable drills, cutters, heads, and endmills.

Carbide Tool Services, Inc. (CTS) specializes in repairing indexable tool holders for less than 50% of new replacement costs. For over 25 years, CTS has been working with customers to develop and implement tool repair programs that reduce tooling budgets. Our customers see immediate cost savings by repairing their damaged indexable drills, endmills, face mills, and lathe tools.

Repair costs are determined by evaluating the tool holder and estimating the time it will take to repair the damage and recalibrate it to the OEM specifications. A customer who is using customized indexable tooling may save 70% or more of the replacement cost. If a back-up tool is rare or non-existent, 24-hour repair can save the customer lost manufacturing time. A complete indexable tool repair program provides savings on many levels. Contact CTS for information about developing a customized tool repair program for you.

Program in Action

A large aircraft manufacturer has implemented an indexable tool repair program with CTS for various indexable drills, milling cutters and tool holders; the tool repair program has been customized to fit the specific needs of this customer. CTS established up-front pricing and stores all damaged indexable tooling. The customer issues tool repair orders as the tools are needed. CTS then repairs the tool holders back to their original specifications. The customer saves over $150,000 annually by repairing damaged indexable tools versus buying new.