Tool Restoration Services That Bring Cutters Back to Life
Back to Sharp. Back to Work.
New tools are expensive. Worn tools are costing you parts. At CTIS, our Tool Restoration service gives you a third option — one that cuts clean, costs less, and keeps your jobs on track. We restore end mills, drills, reamers, and custom carbide tooling with exacting standards and quick turnaround. Less waste. More cuts. Better value.
How Restoration Works
Tooling takes a beating — but that doesn’t mean it’s finished. CTIS restores cutting tools to OEM-level performance through precision regrinding, recoating, and edge prep. It’s faster than reordering, costs less than replacement, and keeps your operation running clean and sharp.
End Mills, Drills & Taps
We restore carbide and HSS tools to original geometry, ready for high-speed cuts and tight tolerances.
Form Tools & Custom Profiles
Intricate geometries? No problem. We match your specs and grind for accuracy — no rounding corners, literally or figuratively.
Edge Prep & Finish Work
We polish and hone cutting edges for smoother finishes, longer wear, and less stress on your machines.
Coating Services
CTIS can strip and reapply high-performance coatings like TiN, TiAlN, and more — improving heat resistance and chip flow.
Inspection & Quality Checks
Every tool we restore goes through dimensional verification and cutting surface inspection. If it’s not ready to cut, it doesn’t leave.
Why Restoration Works
1) Inspection and Evaluation
We start by examining each tool for wear, damage, and geometry loss. Whether it’s chipped, dulled, or just underperforming, we determine if it’s a candidate for restoration — and what it’ll take to bring it back.
2) Precision Regrinding
Using advanced CNC grinding equipment, we restore the original geometry of your end mills, drills, taps, and form tools — matching OEM specs or your custom profiles down to the thousandth.
3) Edge Prep and Surface Finishing
We hone cutting edges and polish flutes to reduce friction, extend tool life, and improve surface finish on your parts. It’s not just about getting sharp — it’s about getting better than before.
4) Recoating for Performance
When needed, we remove worn coatings and apply high-performance finishes like TiN, TiCN, or AlTiN to improve heat resistance, chip flow, and tool longevity in high-speed applications.
5) Final Inspection and Quality Checks
Before any tool goes back to you, we verify dimensions, cutting edge integrity, and surface condition. If it doesn’t meet our standard, it doesn’t leave the shop.
6) Return and Tool Tracking
We package and return tools clearly labeled and ready to go. Need help setting up a tool rotation or tracking program? CTIS offers support to keep your tooling life cycle on point.
Industries We Proudly Serve
Aerospace
Automotive
Energy
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