Surface machining is critical in achieving precision, consistency, and an optimal surface finish in high-performance manufacturing. Whether trimming composites, finishing aerospace components, or machining contoured surfaces, tool selection plays a vital role in ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and tool longevity throughout the machining process.
Exactaform’s PCD and carbide surface machining tools are engineered to minimise tool wear, enhance material removal rates, and maintain surface integrity. These tools are ideal for achieving a smooth finish, managing roughness profiles, and reducing surface irregularities - all essential to meeting industry standards in critical applications. From high-speed milling of aluminium to precision composite machining, Exactaform’s tooling delivers unrivalled durability and performance. With bespoke designs and high-efficiency geometries, we provide tailored solutions for aerospace, automotive, and advanced engineering production environments.
Exactaform offers a range of PCD and carbide tools for surface machining, optimised for high-speed, precision manufacturing processes where surface quality, texture, and mechanical properties are critical.
All tools can be customised with optimised geometries, cutting-edge configurations, and advanced coatings to meet specific material requirements and achieve target surface roughness values in both standard and specialised applications.
A cartridge-based PCD face mill designed for high-performance surface machining, featuring adjustable axial settings to enhance finish quality, reduce energy consumption, and extend tool life—ideal for demanding production environments requiring consistent finish control.
Engineered specifically for contoured surface machining, these tools deliver precise depth control and minimal tool deflection in aerospace and composite machining. Their robust design maintains a smoother surface finish, even on curved or uneven profiles.
Perfect for 3D profiling, finishing operations, and machining complex geometries, providing glossy finishes and accurate surface contours across aerospace and high-performance engineering sectors.
Best for non-ferrous materials where surface quality and tool longevity are critical.
High-speed milling and precision finishing for wing skins, fuselage panels, and automotive body components, where consistent surface characteristics and reduced average roughness (Ra) are essential.
Delamination-free trimming and finishing of aerospace structures and motorsport chassis, ensuring accurate surface profile with no need for post-processing.
Precision machining of lightweight structural components in aviation, defence, and high-performance sectors, delivering both dimensional accuracy and refined finishes across varied composite layups.
Best for high-strength metals where surface roughness, strength, and tool control are key.
Ideal for load-bearing aerospace structures and high-performance automotive parts, maintaining low Roughness Average (Ra) values and excellent fatigue resistance.
High-temperature milling for turbine components, engine parts, and exhaust systems, where surface finish must align with critical aerospace specifications.
Applied in automotive drivetrain components, landing gear, and structural aerospace parts, including stainless steels. Supports both CNC machining and chemical milling processes to meet tight surface finish tolerances.
Exactaform’s tooling is compatible with both contact and non-contact surface inspection methods, enabling manufacturers to meet strict surface quality standards, reduce production costs, and minimise variation in surface finish across complex part geometries.
Exactaform develops bespoke surface machining tools, ensuring optimal tool performance for specific materials, part geometries, and machining conditions. Our designs focus on maximising tool life, accuracy, and process stability.
Achieving the best surface finish and maximising tool life requires cutting strategies tailored to tool type, material properties, and machining conditions. Exactaform’s application engineers work closely with manufacturers to optimise every stage of the process, ensuring consistency and quality.
Whether you’re targeting a smooth finish, a defined Baseline finish, or specific Roughness Average (Ra) values for optical components, our team delivers data-driven support.
With both on-site consultation and off-site process optimisation, Exactaform helps engineers implement tool-specific strategies that reduce cycle times, enhance productivity, and maintain surface integrity - no matter the finish level or complexity of the material.
With over 45 years of expertise in cutting tools, Exactaform offers bespoke surface machining solutions with industry-leading tool life, precision, and repeatability, supported by application-driven engineering and cutting strategy expertise.