Product Release: Autoclave Port Tools

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

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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Two Day Flat Rate Shipping Program

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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Retaining Ring Groove Tools

Groove Tool Retaining Ring

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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ACME & Stub ACME

Scientific Cutting Tool’s ACME thread mills are made to cut general purpose ACME and Stub ACME threads. We offer single profile thread mills to cut internal and external threads. Because of the coarseness of these threads and the low flank angles of the thread profile, ACME thread milling is not possible without corrections to the…

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It Takes Two: Port tools & Thread Mills

When machining a port, it is necessary to cut a thread as well. The port finishes the hole whereas the thread must be created using a TAP or a thread mill. Thread mills are particularly effective for creating a thread close to the bottom of a blind hole, unlike TAPS which tend to create imperfect and…

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