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Powerful tools, made by an exceptional team

Meet the people behind the tools

John Inglis founded Exactaform in 1979, renting a single machine and an office.

Over the last four decades, we’ve grown to employ over 70  individuals in our purpose-built facility in Coventry.

 

How far have we come?

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7000 PCD tools
produced per month

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500+
Customers

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30,000 unique
tools created

Exactaform’s history

1979

Founded by John Inglis

1981

First employee joins the team

1985

Begun machining advanced materials (PCD & PCBN)

2003

Diversified into rotary tooling and acquired 1st PCD EDM machine

2006

Begun partnership with BAE

2012

Awarded BAE Business Leader

2017

Moved into purpose-built facility in Coventry, UK

2022

Manufacturing 
facility opens in Tennessee, USA

2023

Exactaform create an aerospace consortium with two acquisitions

We’re growing in strength.

Exactaform has always invested boldly.

We’ve housed our purpose-built facility in Coventry with the latest and greatest technology and tooling specialists - ensuring your solutions are the best available in the UK.

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What does our facility and team mean for you?

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Largest UK-based diamond tool producer.

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Extremely responsive lead times for special and customised products.

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Full process support - including cutting strategies, workholding and tool supply.

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42,000 ft² of manufacturing & measuring equipment to produce the highest quality products.

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Full suite of trial and testing machinery to guarantee value is added to your production.

Discover your next career.

From the cutting tool manufacturers to the office team, the people here at Exactaform are a friendly and helpful bunch.

We’re always happy to welcome new members who are just as passionate about making a change in the manufacturing industry as we are.