Steel can be a challenging material to machine, requiring robust cutting tools that can withstand high heat, cutting forces, and material hardness. Issues like tool wear, chip control, and surface finish must be carefully managed to maintain machining efficiency and tool life. Harder alloyed and stainless steels add further complexity, increasing the risk of built-up edge (BUE) formation and excessive tool wear.
Exactaform’s high-performance carbide and HSS tools are designed to enhance wear resistance, improve chip evacuation, and optimise cutting speeds—delivering precision, longer tool life, and process stability in demanding automotive, aerospace, and precision engineering applications. Engineered for high-carbon steels, mild steels, and low-carbon steels, these cutting tools ensure efficiency in machining processes while maintaining surface integrity and minimising downtime.
Steel’s high strength and hardness make cutting tool selection crucial for efficient machining and extended tool life.
Choosing the right cutting tool ensures improved surface finish, reduced tool wear, and increased productivity, making machining processes more efficient and cost-effective while optimising chip evacuation and tool longevity.
Steel is a widely utilised material in the automotive industry for critical structural and mechanical components. With its high-strength steel composition and exceptional mechanical properties, it plays a crucial role in various applications.
Steel’s high tensile strength and fatigue durability make it a key material in:
The production of steel for these applications involves refining raw materials like iron and carbon to create an alloy of iron with optimised strength and resilience. At Exactaform, we understand that machining these grades of steel - from crude steel to high-performance chromium-iron alloys - requires cutting tools engineered for precision, efficiency, and durability.
Due to its versatility, machinability, and strength, steel remains a core material for industries demanding high-performance, long-lasting components. It is also widely used in industrial and engineering applications, including:
Exactaform’s high-performance carbide and HSS cutting tools are designed to handle the complexities of modern steels, ensuring efficient chip evacuation, extended tool life, and optimal cutting speeds for precision machining. Whether working with tool steel, blister steel, or advanced steel products, our solutions support the modern steel industry by delivering reliable results across a wide range of applications.
With expertise in machining everything from base metal to hardened steel, Exactaform’s cutting tools ensure maximum productivity, longevity, and precision—helping industries achieve superior performance when working with any form of steel.
Steel is a high-strength, durable, and adaptable material, making it essential for structural, automotive, and high-performance engineering applications.
Steel’s various grades, including high-carbon steels, low-carbon steels, and high-alloy special steels, offer excellent performance across multiple industries, ensuring durability and efficiency in even the most demanding environments.
Exactaform provides custom carbide and HSS tooling solutions for machining steel, including drills, mills, reamers, and countersinks, optimised for high wear resistance, precision cutting, and increased tool longevity.
With over 45 years of expertise, Exactaform delivers high-performance carbide and HSS tooling for steel machining. Our technical team provides expert guidance to ensure precision, efficiency, and durability in demanding industrial applications.