Prima Tooling’s fantastic range of high-quality PCD Slatwall Tooling (T-Slot) are custom designed for producing Slatwalls. We make every order bespoke to the specifications provided by the customer, meaning that you get the best possible fit! Slatwall is defined by its slats running the length of the panel, which adopt a T shape inside allowing items slid into place to be held firmly. This is why slatwall tooling is also known as a T slot cutter. T slot panels can be used in the home, the office, and for industrial applications.
In order to cut T slots accurately and efficiently, our PCD tooling comes equipped with two flutes on the large diameter (the top of the T) and a single flute on the neck for easy facilitation of swarf and chip ejection.
Slatwall panels are commonly manufactured using MDF, which can be abrasive and cause rapid wear on conventional carbide-tipped cutting tools, particularly in high-volume production.
Maintaining an accurate T-slot profile is essential to ensure inserts and fittings locate correctly. As cutting edges wear, profile dimensions and surface finish can deteriorate.
At Prima Tooling, we offer specialist PCD tooling servicing and reconditioning. Depending on the condition and design of the cutter, worn cutting edges can be restored or retipped while maintaining the required profile geometry and tolerances.
Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tooling is particularly well suited to high-volume slatwall production, where abrasive materials such as MDF can cause rapid cutting-edge wear.
Although PCD cutters generally have a higher initial purchase cost than TCT alternatives, their extended tool life can reduce tool changes, machine downtime and overall tooling costs.
For shorter production runs or less demanding applications, TCT tooling may provide a more economical solution. The most suitable cutting material depends on production volumes, panel composition and the required finish.
We offer many different types of our bespoke PCD slatwall tooling and can accommodate for different sizes, shapes, and plastic or aluminium extrusion insert profiles. You can also select whether you would like straight, rounded edge, or chamfered edge slatwall tooling, plus the option of a tip on the neck!
Need Bespoke Slatwall Tooling or Servicing?
Prima Tooling manufactures and services PCD and TCT slatwall cutters, including bespoke profiles designed around your panel dimensions and production requirements.
Whether you need new tooling, sharpening or retipping, contact our UK manufacturing team to discuss your application.