Even the best CNC machine can only perform as well as the tools in the spindle.
With the right cutting tools, you gain stable processes, better surface finish and longer tool life. And you protect your investment in machines and automation.
At Duroc Machine Tool, we supply high-performance cutting tools for milling, drilling, boring and threading across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Our portfolio includes advanced indexable systems and solid carbide tools designed for modern machining environments where performance, reliability and cost per part matter.
Why boring tools matter for your production.
For The Hands-On Operator, cutting tools make the difference between smooth, quiet cutting and constant chatter, edge chipping and broken tools.
For The Operational Optimizer, cutting tools are a key driver of:
• Tool life and tool cost per part
• Cycle time and spindle utilisation
• Process capability and scrap rate
High-quality tools with well-defined geometries, coatings and application data enable higher cutting speeds, reliable chip evacuation and stable performance.
For The Strategic Owner, the tool strategy directly impacts:
• ROI on machine investments
• Uptime and delivery reliability
• The ability to run stable, unattended machinin
Solid carbide vs. indexable cutting tools.
Modern CNC production typically uses a combination of solid carbide and indexable tools to balance performance, flexibility and cost.
Solid carbide cutting tools
Solid carbide tools are widely used for:
• End milling (2D and 3D)
• Slotting and contouring
• High-performance drilling
• Micro machining and finishing
Advanced solid carbide tools offer:
• Optimised geometries and flute designs for steel, stainless, titanium, aluminium, copper and graphite
• High-performance coatings for heat resistance and wear protection
• Tool families with clearly defined cutting data for easy selection and programming
Typical benefits:
• Very high accuracy and surface quality
• Reliable performance in smaller diameters
• Ideal for HSC/HPC strategies and 3D machining
Indexable cutting tools.
Indexable drills and milling cutters use replaceable inserts instead of a fully solid carbide body. They are commonly used for:
• High metal removal in roughing
• Large diameter drilling and milling
• Applications where tool cost per edge is critical
Advantages include:
• Economical use of carbide: only the insert is replaced
• Flexible insert grades for different materials
• Stable performance in larger diameters and tougher cutting conditions
Typical benefits:
• Lower cost per edge for heavy roughing
• Fast insert changes at the machine
• Strong tool bodies designed for demanding application
Key cutting tool types in CNC machining.
Investing in a modern modular boring system delivers clear, measurable benefits:
Milling cutters
Milling cutters cover a wide range of geometries and applications:
• End mills: for slotting, side milling and contouring in steel, stainless, titanium, aluminium and more
• Slot mills and side mills: for groove machining and shoulder milling
• Ball nose and torus end mills: for 3D machining and mould & die work
• High-feed and trochoidal tools: for high metal removal rates with controlled cutting forces
Well-designed milling tools combine optimised flute geometry, edge preparation and coating to deliver longer life and higher allowable cutting data.
Drilling tools
Modern drilling tools include:
• Solid carbide drills: from micro drills starting around Ø0.1 mm up to deep-hole drills with 20–30×D lengths for steel and composites
• Indexable insert drills: for larger diameters and cost-effective roughing of holes
• Step drills and spot drills: for guided, accurate preparation of tapped or reamed holes
With the right drill geometry and coolant supply, you gain:
• Straight, accurate holes
• Secure chip evacuation, crucial in deep-hole drilling
• Longer tool life and reduced risk of tool breakage
Boring and finishing tools
When holes need tight tolerances and fine surface finish, boring tools take over after drilling:
• Rough and fine boring heads for a wide diameter range
• Digital and balanced boring systems for micron-level adjustments and high speeds
Boring tools with modular systems and integrated damping deliver:
• Improved roundness and cylindricity
• Less vibration at long overhangs
• Faster, more repeatable setups
Threading tools
Threading tools complete the hole:
• Taps in HSS and carbide for through and blind holes
• Thread formers for high-strength materials
• Thread mills for flexible thread production, including difficult materials and small batches
Well-chosen threading tools reduce tapping failures, improve thread quality and lower rework rates
Cutting tools from Duroc Machine Tool.
Duroc Machine Tool is present in seven markets, where we are suppliers of machines, automation, tools, service and support to the machine industry in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Within cutting tools, we offer:
• High-performance solid carbide and indexable tools for milling, drilling, boring and threading
• Application support that links tools, tool holders, machines and cutting data into one solution
• Training, start-up assistance and long-term collaboration focused on simply better performance
We see cutting tools not as consumables, but as an integrated part of your production strategy. Our role is to help you choose and apply them so that your people, machines and automation deliver their full potential
Ready to review your cutting tools?
If you experience inconsistent tool life, unstable processes, surface issues or limitations in cutting data, it may be time to review your cutting tools and strategies.
