Bridge Engineering Technical Advisor

Cutting Tool Finder

Build a practical starting specification for a drill, tap, reamer or milling tool. Bridge Engineering will verify the recommendation against your application and current manufacturer data before quoting.

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Describe the Machining Requirement

The finder uses broad tool-family rules and the ISO P, M, K, N, S and H workpiece groups. It does not replace product-specific cutting data or an application review.

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  1. 1Operation
  2. 2Material
  3. 3Application
  4. 4Requirement
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Which Operation Are You Carrying Out?

Choose the closest operation. The later questions and recommendation will adapt to your choice.

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Have an Existing Tool?

Send clear photographs of the tool, packaging and markings. Include diameter, length, shank, flute count and the workpiece material.

Need Cutting Data?

Use the exact tool manufacturer’s recommendations for speed, feed, coolant and engagement. Our calculators can convert those supplied values into RPM and linear feed.

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