Scientific Cutting Tools Blog

Happy Holidays from Scientific Cutting Tools!

December 23, 2022

Happy Holidays from Scientific Cutting Tools! We wish you and your family a joyous time together and health and happiness in the new year. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to working with you in 2023. It is our pleasure and commitment to manufacture a wide range of quality carbide cutting tools with…

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Join SCT for IMTS 2022

September 7, 2022

  Join Us for IMTS! Scientific Cutting Tools looks forward to reconnecting with you at the upcoming IMTS event. Click on the image above to view our Showroom and save SCT to your MyShow Planner.       View/Download the IMTS Product Preview Click on the image above or the link here for first access to the IMTS…

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Port and Thread Mill Pairing Chart

New! Thread Mill Pairing Chart for AS5202 & SAE J1926 Port Tools

July 11, 2022

    A new thread mill pairing chart is now available for viewing or download. The previous version focused on MS33649 and MS16142 port tools which have since been replaced with the AS5202 and SAE J1926, respectively. The cutting dimensions remain the same except for the number of flutes on larger sizes. Previously, the larger-sized…

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AS5202 Replaces MS33649 and SAE J1926 Replaces MS16142

New AS5202 and SAE J1926 Tools to Replace MS16142 and MS33649 Port Tools

January 21, 2022

Scientific Cutting Tools is in the process of changing the MS16142 and MS33649 port tools. Moving forward, MS33649 tools will be phased out and replaced with AS5202 port tools and MS16142 tools will be replaced with SAE J1926 port tools. Please refer to the new product pages as the order numbers and EDP numbers have changed.…

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New Video: Multi-Operational Drill Mills

September 10, 2021

Click to play the video below: The brand new drill mill video showcases the power and versatility of the tool. Drill mills are designed for milling, chamfering, and light spotting applications. Despite the word ‘drill’ in the name, it is not recommended for drilling. The name is conceived from the common industry standard for the…

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Product Release: Autoclave Port Tools

August 5, 2021

Scientific Cutting Tools is releasing brand-new autoclave port tools. The tools are the newest addition to the port tool line and conform to the Parker medium-pressure autoclave standard. Solid-carbide tools with helical flutes are stocked for the ¼, 3/8”, and 9/16” tube sizes. Carbide-tipped tools are stocked for the ¾” and 1.00” tube sizes.  All…

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The Indexable Boring Range

May 28, 2021

Scientific Cutting Tools manufactures and stocks indexable boring bars with and without coolant-through holes, and with and without flats. It can be ordered for left-hand or right-hand operation. The bars fit either triangle or diamond-shaped inserts that range from a .220 bore to a .560 and up minimum bore. The screws are the same for both types of…

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Thread Mill Resources

May 12, 2021

Thread mills are one of the most popular tool groups at Scientific Cutting Tools. Our website is full of resources to help you with everything from locating the correct thread mill for a given thread size to generating code that can be emailed, downloaded, or output to screen. Find the Right Tool with Our Locator…

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An In-Depth Look at AlTiN+ Coating

March 31, 2021

AlTiN+ Coating: An In-Depth Look Scientific Cutting Tools offers two finish choices for most products: uncoated or AlTiN+. AlTiN+ coating extends the life of the tool and the range of applications. To ensure that our tools are up to SCT guaranteed standards, AlTiN+ coating is done in-house. What is AlTiN+ comprised of, how is it different…

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ISO 1179 Port Tool

Introducing the New ISO 1179 Port Tool

February 26, 2021

Scientific Cutting Tools is expanding its offerings with the launch of the brand new ISO 1179 port tool. It cuts the minor thread (BSPP) diameter, 90 degree included angle, and the spot face per the requirements of ISO1179. The carbide-tipped port tool features brazed carbide inserts of the highest quality sub-micron carbide for optimal material…

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