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Scientific Cutting Tools is launching a brand new line of spotting drills. These solid carbide drills are a valuable first step in the hole making process. The precise point angle is held to a one-degree tolerance for true centering. Covering a wide range of sizes, tools are stocked with 82°, 90°, 100°, 120° and 142°…

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Two Day (UPS Blue) Flat Rate Shipping Program  Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT) is now offering a two day flat rate shipping program. All eligible SCT tool orders can qualify for the 2-day UPS Blue shipping program at a $15.00 flat rate. Terms and Conditions: This program is for packages shipping within the contiguous United States.…

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The SPTM (Single Profile Thread Mill) product line by Scientific Cutting Tools is remarkably versatile and economic with expanded offerings to cover many applications. The range includes: UN, Metric, Acme, Stub Acme, Internal, External (EXJ), Long Body, and Extra Long body. It features a single thread profile that is ideal for keeping side-cutting pressure low. The non-crest cutting design…

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Scientific Cutting Tools retaining ring groove tools are ideal for internal grooving of retaining rings and O-rings on a lathe. It cuts an internal groove with straight edges while the O-ring groove tool cuts an internal groove with a tapered edge. Over 130 sizes are available with options for left or right-hand styles. Minimum bore…

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COVID-19 Update

March 20, 2020 We remain vigilant of the rapidly changing situation regarding COVID-19 and prioritize everyone’s safety with our increased measures and protocols. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued a “Safer at Home” order ((LA County – Safer at Home Directive, section 13, paragraph (n))), requiring that all non-essential businesses cease operations. Order exemptions include…

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Scientific Cutting Tools is proud to announce that due to growth and continued customer loyalty, we are currently in the process of expanding. SCT will be relocating to a much larger facility very shortly. The new site features a significantly larger manufacturing floor, custom designed systems for boosting production, an expanded warehouse, and larger office…

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West Coast. Canada. East Coast. If you’re in North America there’s a good possibility you’ll be attending one or more of these shows. These three major events are our last stops for 2019 so be sure to add us to your show planner and say hello!   WESTEC Long Beach, CA, USA Booth: 1912 SCT…

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The brand new 2019 catalog is here. Over the last few years SCT has expanded several product lines, improved tool designs and added new product offerings. You will find some big updates as well as classic navigational tools like the color coded tabs and new products page. There is also never seen before content including…

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More than 55 years ago, Scientific Cutting Tools, Inc. (SCT) was established as an innovative tool business based upon the simple marketing concept of providing customers with superior products, competitive prices and uncompromising service. We manufacture an extensive line of cutting tools including thread mills, port tools, cavity tools, indexable and solid carbide boring bars,…

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Sometimes the underdog wins, and in 2018, first place went to the mighty but sometimes overlooked engraving tool. Its current demand and rise in popularity was a pleasant surprise. Engraving tools are primarily used for machining serial numbers and other inscriptions on a part. It may also be used, secondarily, as an economic tool for chamfering a corner…

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