Composite Specialty Cutting Tools
Machining and cutting of composites often requires special tools, whether the composite is an uncured material or a cured structure. This page lists manufacturers and suppliers of specialty cutting tools.
CAD Cut
Provides laser and knife cutting services, plus pattern nesting (stand-alone service or with cutting). Specialty tools for composites, including freezers.
Provides laser and knife cutting services, plus pattern nesting (stand-alone service or with cutting). Specialty tools for composites, including freezers.
De-Comp Composites
Scissors and shears, including several models for cutting Kevlar. Also has a full line of consumables, tooling materials, and vacuum accessories.
Scissors and shears, including several models for cutting Kevlar. Also has a full line of consumables, tooling materials, and vacuum accessories.
E.F. Bailey
Distributor of diamond and carbide tools, specialty composite tools, hand tools (electric and air), and accessories. Product lines listed, but no product specs.
Distributor of diamond and carbide tools, specialty composite tools, hand tools (electric and air), and accessories. Product lines listed, but no product specs.
Gerber Technology
Cutting tables, laser cutters, and nesting software for uncured prepregs and dry materials. Product brochures (PDF format) include descriptions and specifications.
Cutting tables, laser cutters, and nesting software for uncured prepregs and dry materials. Product brochures (PDF format) include descriptions and specifications.
Industrial Blade & Products
Distributor of Lenox bandsaw blades, including blades for cutting composites. Also Lenox hand tools and a variety of carbide bits and cutters. No details on site.
Distributor of Lenox bandsaw blades, including blades for cutting composites. Also Lenox hand tools and a variety of carbide bits and cutters. No details on site.
International Carbide Corporation (ICC)
Carbide tipped drills, hole saws, and routers. Special configurations for Kevlar and glass. Many pages blank. Sizes and prices online. Articles page worth a look.
Carbide tipped drills, hole saws, and routers. Special configurations for Kevlar and glass. Many pages blank. Sizes and prices online. Articles page worth a look.
Seawolf Industries
Automated trimsaws for composite tubs and spas. Seawolf also provides consulting services and other types of equipment.
Automated trimsaws for composite tubs and spas. Seawolf also provides consulting services and other types of equipment.
Starlite
Diamond and carbide tools: drills; hole saws; saw blades; wheels; files; etc. Special tools for composites. Full catalog with specs but no prices. Brief page on proper tool selection.
Diamond and carbide tools: drills; hole saws; saw blades; wheels; files; etc. Special tools for composites. Full catalog with specs but no prices. Brief page on proper tool selection.
StorageTek Composites
Produces the "Dream-Bit" for drilling carbon and fiberglass composites. Site describes applications and benefits. Contact (online form, phone, or fax) for specs and prices.
Produces the "Dream-Bit" for drilling carbon and fiberglass composites. Site describes applications and benefits. Contact (online form, phone, or fax) for specs and prices.