Custom Tool Design for Unique Applications
When Standard Won’t Cut It
Off-the-shelf tooling isn’t always a fit. When standard cutters can’t handle the geometry, tolerance, or material you’re working with, CTIS steps in with custom tool design solutions. We create tools from the ground up to match your exact specs — whether you need modified HSS drills, custom inserts, or multi-operation form tools. It's about solving your challenge, your way, with tools that get it right the first time.
The Design Process
Every shop runs a little different — and sometimes the job calls for more than what’s sitting in a catalog. CTIS partners with your team to design tooling that solves real-world problems: tight tolerances, tricky materials, or production bottlenecks. We don’t just design tools — we design solutions that fit your workflow and cut like they belong there.
Discovery & Consultation
We start with your parts, your prints, and your pain points. Our team listens first — then we engineer around what really matters on your floor.
CAD/CAM Engineering
Using advanced design software and decades of application know-how, we model your tool for chip load, finish quality, and toolpath efficiency — all before a single chip flies.
Prototype & Spec Package
We provide detailed drawings, simulations, and optional prototypes for feedback before anything hits production.
Design Refinement
Need a tweak to radius, relief, or depth? We adjust to match your needs exactly — no guesswork, no generic assumptions.
Production-Ready Output
Once approved, your design is locked, documented, and ready for manufacturing — in-house at CTIS or delivered to your preferred toolmaker.
When & Why To Go Custom
Standard tools can only take you so far. When the job calls for tighter tolerances, faster cycles, or non-stop performance, CTIS custom tooling gives you the edge. Here’s when it pays to go custom — and why it works.
1) Unusual Geometries or Part Features
Parts with deep pockets, compound angles, or tough-to-reach cuts demand tools that fit the form — not the catalog. We design tools that handle complexity without compromise.
2) Exotic or Hard-to-Machine Materials
From Inconel to titanium to hardened steels, we tailor geometry, coatings, and reliefs to improve chip evacuation, heat resistance, and wear life.
3) Tool Consolidation Opportunities
Why run three tools when one will do? CTIS designs multi-function tools that reduce changeouts, simplify toolpaths, and improve repeatability.
4) Scrap or Surface Finish Issues
If standard cutters leave chatter, poor finishes, or part rejects, we build around your specs to deliver tighter cuts and smoother results.
5) High-Volume Production Demands
In fast-paced manufacturing, every second counts. Our custom tools are built to minimize setup, reduce wear, and keep output consistent shift after shift.
6) When the Catalog Just Isn’t Cutting It
We’ve seen it all — and we know when “good enough” tooling is holding you back. CTIS gives you a purpose-built solution that cuts cleaner, faster, and smarter.
Industries We Proudly Serve
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy
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