Cutting tool coatings
Bringing tool coating in-house strengthens process control

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Tailoring coatings to demanding machining applications requires control over the entire tool manufacturing process. Scientific Cutting Tools has added Cemecon Hipims technology to its in-house capabilities, combining coating with geometry inspection and cutting edge preparation to support precision, repeatability and new product development.

Now that SCT has expanded and upgraded its in-house capabilities for tool coating using Cemecon’s Hipims technology, the two companies are working together to tailor coatings specifically to new applications and develop new product lines.(Source:  Cemecon)
Now that SCT has expanded and upgraded its in-house capabilities for tool coating using Cemecon’s Hipims technology, the two companies are working together to tailor coatings specifically to new applications and develop new product lines.
(Source: Cemecon)

Scientific Cutting Tools is expanding and upgrading its in-house tool coating capabilities with Cemecon Hipims technology. With this move, the California-based family company positions itself firmly in the high-end segment of cutting tools for complex applications — and lays the foundation for further growth. The new CC800 Hipims opens up virtually unlimited possibilities for customized coatings and gives customers real added value in precision and repeatability.

In the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Scientific Cutting Tools — SCT for short — manufactures precision tools for leading U.S. industrial companies. Alongside general-purpose tools, the company focuses on drilling and milling tools for highly demanding industries. SCT specializes in the manufacture of porting tools and thread milling cutters for fluid technology in aviation and other industrial applications. These are production environments where tight tolerances, maximum repeatability, and guaranteed reliability decide success or failure.