At SCT, performance starts long before the tool touches metal. In 2026, we are upgrading our process with a technology trifecta that tightens tolerances, controls edge prep, and finishes with advanced HiPIMS coatings built for today’s materials.

Tighter tolerances and verified edge quality
Controlled edge prep and polish for consistency
Dense, smooth HiPIMS coatings engineered to extend tool life

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Built on best-in-class process control:
Zoller inspection + ANCA EPX-SF edge prep + CemeCon CC800 HiPIMS coatings.

Three upgrades. One outcome: a more reliable edge.

When a tool fails early, it is rarely “just the coating” or “just the grind.” Edge performance is the sum of inspection, prep, and surface engineering working together. Our 2026 process upgrade connects all three, so you get less variability tool-to-tool and more predictable results in the cut.

Why it matters:
Tighter tolerances, verified edge quality, no variability
tool to tool.

Precision Inspection:
Zoller Genius +
pomSkpGo

Advanced Edge Prep:
ANCA EPX-SF

Why it matters:
Controlled edge prep and polish designed for modern
materials and coatings.

Next-Gen Coatings: CemeCon CC800
HiPIMS

Why it matters:
HiPIMS recipes engineered
to extend tool life and
smooth your cut.

Precision Inspection that proves the edge before it ships

Zoller Genius + pomSkpGo

Consistency is engineered, then verified. With automated inspection and documented measurement workflows, we confirm critical geometry and edge features so your tools arrive ready to perform, run after run.

What this means for you: fewer “mystery” tool changes, less adjustment at the machine, and more confidence when you push cycle time.

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Advanced Edge Prep (Stream Finishing) built for modern materials and modern coatings

ANCA EPX-SF

Edge prep is where reliability is won. With ANCA’s EPX-SF stream finishing, tools are immersed in a rotating barrel of tailored media to achieve micron-level edge honing and nano-level surface finishing. The result is sharper, stronger edges, burr-free surfaces, and a more consistent foundation that helps coating quality and performance.

Thread mills in particular benefit from controlled edge prep because it strengthens the cutting edge without sacrificing accuracy. The result is cleaner thread flanks, more consistent gaging, and longer, more predictable tool life —especially in stainless, titanium, and nickel alloys.

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Next-Gen HiPIMS coatings engineered to extend life and smooth the cut

CemeCon CC800 HiPIMS

Coatings are not just “harder.” They are engineered surfaces that reduce friction, manage heat, and protect the edge. Our HiPIMS capability supports dense, smooth coating structures designed for durability and consistent performance across demanding materials.

What changes for your shop

A better edge is measurable. Here’s what you can expect.

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How SCT is Upgrading Our Toolmaking

Evolving the Edge with Precision Inspection, Advanced Edge Prep, and Next-Gen HiPIMS Coatings

Built on best-in-class process control: Zoller inspection + ANCA EPX-SF edge prep + CemeCon CC800 HiPIMS coatings.