KYOCERA Precision Tools (KPT) is a division of the Kyocera-SGS Precision Tools Group specializing in the manufacturing, servicing, and marketing of Indexable Cutting Tools and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) drills. With over 40 years of cutting tool expertise, KYOCERA has become the market-leader in Japan and has an established global presence with manufacturing, technical centers and sales offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Read our About section for more information.
IN THE NEWS
10-01-2024
Kyocera's newest Promo Pack features exclusive kit discounts on all new milling series, next generation steel and heat-resistant alloy turning products, and precision cut-off solutions for small part machining. All featuring Kyocera's latest insert grades!
Check it out!08-21-2024
With maximum strength and rigidity, the new KGZ series holders are engineered with a sturdy body and clamp design for greater chatter resistance, excellent surface finish, and stable tool life.
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Setting a new standard for general purpose milling featuring economical 8-edge inserts and an innovative new helical body design giving customers a more durable and versatile cutter with better finish capabilities over conventional mills.
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KYOCERA introduces the MA90 Milling Series featuring 4-edge tangentially mounted inserts, ensuring ultimate body rigidity, superior chip evacuation, enhanced tool life, and impeccable surface finishes. Available in a variety of inch and metric end mill, face mill, and modular head sizes.
Learn More02-28-2024
Kyocera introduces the KAV Boring Bar Series, a revolutionary solution designed to tackle challenging deep-boring tasks with unparalleled efficiency. This new series showcases Kyocera's commitment to innovation, featuring advanced anti-vibration dampening technology and replaceable heads for optimal deep boring performance.
Learn More02-28-2024
Kyocera's new KBN010 grade expansion is specialized for high-speed finishing. The unique, mixed structure of micro grain and coarse grain CBN provides greater wear resistance and optimal surface finish at higher speeds compared to KBN020.
Learn More08-01-2023
Experience the endurance, longevity and versatility of Kyocera's all new CA115P / CA125P Series with advanced CVD-coated carbide technology. These insert grades combines an innovative coating, carbide substrate, and chip breakers to deliver exceptional performance, wear/fracture resistance, and extended tool life.
Learn More08-01-2023
Conquer the challenges of turning heat-resistant alloys with Kyocera's PR115S / PR120S Series. These inserts feature outstanding wear resistance, reduced cutting edge temperature, and stable performance.
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Redefine milling operations with Kyocera's PR18 Series, equipped with groundbreaking PVD coating technology. This series offers longer tool life thanks to its innovative coating that surpasses conventional options.
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From continuous to heavily interrupted cuts, the new KBN020 CBN turning grade has exceptional wear and fracture resistance with Kyocera's newly developed MEGACOAT TOUGH coating technology. Hard turning gets easier...
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Gain the upper hand in chip control and tool life with Kyocera's JCT-Series high-pressure coolant-through line of turning, grooving, and small part tooling solutions built for longevity to produce quality parts
Check it out03-24-2022
Choose from a diverse collection of small internal machining solutions and optimize your machines for a wide variety of applications. Now includes new G Chipbreaker bars for better chip control
Check it out09-30-2021
Kyocera's most versatile high-feed milling line has been expanded with an all new lineup for larger depths of cut. The MFH-MAX maintains excellent performance in various applications, including automotive parts, difficult-to-cut materials, and mold machining.
Check it out12-01-2020
Check out the next generation of high-performance, economical, multi-functional milling cutters. The M-THREE (MEV) covers a wide variety of applications from slotting, helical milling, and shouldering, to ramping, facing and pocketing.
Learn more08-17-2020
The KPK Series features new insert, blade, and tool block designs for rigid, safe, and secure cut-off operations. Jet coolant-through JCT styles available for better chip control and wear resistance.
Learn more08-03-2020
Gain exceptional chip control using Kyocera's new Y-axis toolholder designs for small part applications. Includes KTKF and SDJC styles for back turning, cut-off, threading, and external turning.
Learn more08-03-2020
Improve productivity with aluminum small part machining. New molded PCD chipbreaker designs are available for external turning, grooving, and traversing applications.
Learn more07-28-2020
The MECHT's unique holder design features a multi-stage insert combination for increased stability, rigid body for increased reliability, and coolant holes over each insert for excellent chip evacuation.
Learn more07-24-2020
The PR17-Series uses Kyocera’s newly developed MEGACOAT NANO PLUS technology which provides excellent wear resistance for longer tool life and a high-quality surface finish in steel and stainless applications. New PR1705 addition is great for high precision machining of free-cutting steel.
Learn more05-01-2020
Our most versatile high feed milling line has been expanded to include the brand-new GH tough edge chipbreaker design for excellent fracture resistance. Combining the GH chipbreaker with our new PR015S milling insert grade, produces an excellent solution for machining hardened steel. Also available is a new 2”, 5-flute cutter design.
Check it out03-28-2020
UPDATE: Beginning Monday, March 30th, the Kyocera Precision Tools East Coast Facility in Hendersonville, NC will follow Critical Order Fulfillment procedures put in place as a result of the Stay-at-home order issued by the Governor of North Carolina. This new mandate will impact order fulfillment of Kyocera Precision Tools Indexable Product and mirrors the procedures put in place for the Kyocera Precision Tools West Coast Facility in Costa Mesa, CA.
View Latest Update03-24-2020
UPDATE: Operational status of the Kyocera Precision Tools West Coast Facility in Costa Mesa, CA has changed to Critical Order Fulfillment due to the most recent declaration made by the Governor of California. This operational status will be in effect through April 6th. The following measures have been put in place to continue to service our customers that are deemed critical...
View Details11-18-2019
Shorter cycle times are key for manufacturers to remain competitive and profitable. The purpose of this evaluation was to see how CVD-coated cermets compared to PVD-coated and uncoated cermets and CVD-coated carbide when finishing 1045 steel.
View study06-28-2019
The newly developed CCX CVD cermet grade increases productivity with high-speed machining applications and provides excellent wear resistance for low carbon steel, general steel, and cast iron.
Learn more10-15-2019
Newly developed clamping system ensures a firm insert hold for high-precision machining and excellent chip evacuation with double coolant holes.
Check it out09-17-2019
Check out our extensive product offering in one place with our latest 2019-2020 General Catalog. Including turning, milling, drilling, and solid round tooling solutions and an easy-to-use digital version.
Check it out09-05-2019
New PVD coated carbide grade for small parts machining. The PR1725 uses Kyocera’s newly developed MEGACOAT NANO PLUS technology which provides excellent wear resistance for longer tool life and a high-quality surface finish in steel and stainless applications.
Learn more07-02-2019
The 2019 Summer & Fall Promo Pack is now in effect. Get deep discounts on multiple milling, drilling, turning, grooving & cut-off and solid round tool products. Now with the brand new CCX CVD Coated Cermet turning inserts for finishing!
Learn more06-28-2019
The newly developed CCX CVD cermet grade increases productivity with high-speed machining applications and provides excellent wear resistance for low carbon steel, general steel, and cast iron.
Learn more06-10-2019
New ceramic insert grade for efficient and reliable cast iron machining with excellent wear resistance and reduced heat at the cutting edge
Learn more01-05-2019
New positive inserts are now available in our popular CA025P insert grade for steel turning applications. Extend your tool life with next generation coating technology.
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Check out our new lineup of jet coolant-through holders for turning, grooving and threading applications in a wide range of workpiec materials. Extend your tool life with precise cooling technology.
Learn more11-20-2018
Maximize steel cutting performance with the ultra-durable new CVD insert grade. Grade CA025P maintains exceptional tool life and resists fracturing, general wear, and adhesion.
Learn more11-20-2018
Check out our extensive product offering in one place with our latest 2018-2019 General Catalog. Now including turning, milling, drilling, and solid round tooling solutions and an easy-to-use digital version.
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Learn all about Kyocera's proven tooling systems for the automotive industry that will help you maintain high standards on the production line.
Learn more10-10-2017
SOUTH-TEC draws manufacturing suppliers, distributors and equipment builders from across North America and around the world – bringing them together in Greenville, South Carolina.
Read more08-22-2017
Introducing PR005S and PR015S turning grades for stable and consistent high-speed performance while machining heat-resistant alloy with maximum wear resistance.
Learn more08-20-2017
The West Coast’s brightest manufacturing minds come together to explore, evaluate, connect and do business. Kyocera Precision Tools will be introducing all new products at Westec this year. Stop by to see our wide range of indexable, solid round, and micro cutting tools.
Read more07-5-2017
It's time to save big on tooling with brand new special offers on milling, turning, drilling, and solid round tooling solutions!
Read more05-09-2017
Check out our new updated Turning Catalog featuring many new items for turning, swiss, grooving, boring, threading, and cut-off tooling applications.
Show me what's new03-15-2017
Enhance your metalworking knowledge by attending one of Kyocera's 2017 North American training seminars. Held in conjunction with metalworking trade shows, PMTS, Eastec, Westec, and Southtec, these training seminars will provide you with a greater understanding of Kyocera indexable, micro-tools, and solid round tool capabilities.
Read more03-15-2017
EASTEC, New England's premier manufacturing exposition, returns May 16-18, 2017. With more than 500 exhibitors, complimentary conference sessions, industry keynotes and much more, EASTEC is an event dedicated to keeping northeast manufacturers competitive.
Read more03-15-2017
The Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) addresses product technology, process innovation and business development in the precision machined parts industry.
Read more01-22-2017
Check out our new updated Milling Catalog featuring hundreds of new items for general milling, heavy milling, high feed milling, radius milling, and more.
View online01-01-2017
It's time to save big on tooling with brand new special offers on milling, turning, drilling, solid round, and tool holding solutions!
Read more10-20-2016
Gray & nodular cast iron machining with CA3-series using 3 powerful new turning grades and chipbreakers to tackle multiple cast iron turning applications.
Read more08-22-2016
Check out our new updated Turning Catalog featuring hundreds of new items for turning, swiss, grooving, boring, threading, and cut-off tooling applications.
View online05-06-2016
DLC coating for long tool life and hardness close to that of diamond maintains excellent surface finish with aluminum welding resistance.
Read more04-31-2016
New KGDI internal grooving tools improve machining stability with excellent chip control and smooth chip evacuation. Check out how the GMI chipbreaker prevents chip clogging in internal grooves.
Read more02-08-2016
See how Kyocera can cater to your aerospace machining needs with numerous solutions for airframes, engines, components, composites, aluminum and titanium applications.
Read more12-29-2015
The new Small Tools Catalog has been released. Many new tooling solutions have been added for small parts (Swiss) machining operations. View our catalog PDF online with in-page hotlinks and bookmarks for easy navigation.
Read more07-01-2015
Experience the newest addition to the popular MFH-Raptor high feed milling cutter family. The MFH-Raptor-MINI high feed end mills are available in diameters from 0.625" to 1.250" for small machining centers.
Read more04-30-2015
Over 3000 new items including all new corner radius and extended reach end mills available with a wide range of radius sizes have been added to Kyocera's ever expanding solid round tooling lineup.
Read more04-21-2015
Experience Kyocera's latest SiAlON Ceramic grade technology for heat resistant alloys. Prevent burr formation and chipping with superior notch wear resistance.
Read more04-17-2015
The new multi-edge cast iron face mills have 10 usable cutting edges per insert for stable economical machining. New developments in CVD coating technology, grade CA420M will revolutionize your productivity.
Read more01-05-2015
This Winter and Spring of 2015, Kyocera is offering a broad spectrum of discounts on Indexable and Micro-Diameter tooling in one of our biggest promotions yet.
Read more12-17-2014
Quickly sweeping across America as the 1st Choice in high feed milling applications, the brand new MFH-Raptor High Feed Mills will triple your productivity and don't just take our word for it.
Read more11-5-2014
Held every 2 years at the McCormick Place in Chicago, the International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, featuring 1,900 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors.
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