PCD, TCT, HSS and Carbide CNC Tooling Manufacturer and Distributor of standard and bespoke cutting tools. Providing quality precision rotary cutting tools for Composites, Wood, Metal, and Foam.
Founded in 1979, Prima Tooling prides itself on manufacturing high-quality, British made machine cutting tools.
With over 40 years of experience, Prima Tooling manufactures PCD, TCT, Carbide and HSS router cutters, spindle tooling and edge bander blocks.
We Provide tooling sales, technical support, sharpening and advice to help customers select the correct tooling for their applications.
Our high quality tools are designed to provide higher operating speeds, longer service life and excellent long-term value. This commitment to quality has helped us build a strong reputation and loyal customer base.
From our manufacturing base in Essex, UK, we supply tooling to aerospace, automotive, defence, woodworking and composite industries.
Our PCD, TCT, HSS and Carbide CNC woodworking tools are also available through a network of distributors across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Canada and the USA. Tooling for Composite materials, Foam and Metalworking applications is available directly from Prima Tooling.
Our Services
As a UK cutting tool manufacturer, Prima Tooling designs and manufactures standard and bespoke PCD, TCT, HSS and carbide tooling for a wide range of machining applications.
Our experienced team works closely with customers to select the most suitable cutting material, tool geometry and manufacturing solution for each application. We continue to invest in modern design, manufacturing and inspection technology to meet changing industry requirements.
We also provide specialist sharpening, PCD erosion, retipping, repair and reconditioning services for tooling manufactured by Prima Tooling and other manufacturers.
View our Cutting Tool Sharpening, Retipping and Repair service for further information.
When a customer has a machining or tooling problem, we work with them to find a practical and cost-effective solution.
Prima Tooling — Defining the Detail.
Bespoke CNC Tooling
A significant part of our business is the design and manufacture of bespoke cutting tools for individual customer requirements.
Each tool is designed using AutoCAD and 3D solid-modelling software, supported by the practical knowledge of our experienced engineers. This combination of modern design technology and manufacturing experience enables us to develop tooling for a wide range of specialist machining applications.
We manufacture bespoke PCD, TCT, HSS and carbide tooling for woodworking, composite materials, foam, plastics, non-ferrous metals and other specialist applications.
Our team can work from customer drawings, existing tooling, component samples or details of the machining problem to develop an appropriate cutting-tool solution.
Other Services
In addition, we include Dynamic Tool Balancing and Laser Etching as standard, with Shrink fit technology and tool coatings if required.