Carbide drill manufacturers

Even among carbide drills, performance can vary greatly depending on factors like geometry, coating, coolant strategy, and margin design.

This article provides an overview of major manufacturers and their product strengths—use it as a reference to find the right carbide drill for your operations.

Carbide Drill
Manufacturers in the U.S.

Nachi America

Key Features

Nachi America's carbide drills are known for their deep-hole drilling capabilities.
These solid carbide drills feature internal coolant channels for smooth chip evacuation and long tool life—even with extended-length drills. They perform especially well on tough-to-machine materials like stainless steel.

The cutting edge geometry is designed to reduce cutting resistance, ensuring stable performance in both MQL and wet machining. These drills also offer excellent concentricity and are ideal for precision holemaking.

Company Info

Address	Nachi America Inc., 715 Pushville Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143, USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	877-622-4487
Website	https://nachiamerica.com/

Kennametal

Kennametal's Key Features

Kennametal offers carbide drills capable of creating flat-bottom holes in one operation—eliminating the need for pre-drilling with end mills. This improves positioning accuracy and shortens machining cycles.

With a 4-margin design and material-specific optimization, these drills deliver high roundness and straightness. They're also effective when entering inclined or curved surfaces and cross holes.
Ideal for automated lines and high-volume production.

Company Info

Address	525 William Penn Place Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	833-893-1514
Website	https://www.kennametal.com/

Sandvik Coromant

Sandvik Coromant's Key Features

Sandvik Coromant specializes in micro-diameter carbide drills, with options as small as 0.03 mm.
These drills deliver excellent surface finish and dimensional stability in precision component machining.

They feature advanced PVD coatings, optimized carbide grades, and flute designs that support chip evacuation even at micro sizes. Their stability makes them ideal for applications requiring precise pre-holes for tapping or reaming.

Company Info

Address	Sandvik AB Kungsbron 1,Sektion G,plan 5,111 22 Stockholm, Sweden
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-800-726-3845 (Sandvik Coromant US – Mebane,NC)
Website	https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/en-us

Seco Tools

Seco Tools's Key Features

Seco offers a wide range of solid and indexable drills suited for everything from general machining to high-volume production.
With optimized substrates, internal coolant channels, and long-life coatings, these drills are designed to balance hole quality and cost-efficiency.

Their focus on process stability makes them ideal for standard drilling in mass production and flexible use in mixed-model manufacturing lines.

Company Info

Address	2805 Bellingham Drive, Troy, Michigan 48083
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	248-528-5200
Website	https://www.secotools.com/

Walter Tools

Walter Tools's Key Features

Walter Tools—featuring the Titex brand—provides drills with high rigidity, precise cutting edges, and internal coolant capabilities.
These tools maintain straightness and surface finish across various materials.
Suitable for both small-batch and large-scale production, they help ensure repeatability and reduce costs on existing lines.

Company Info

Address	Walter AG, Derendinger Str. 53, 72072 Tübingen, Germany
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-800-945-5554（United States）
Website	https://www.walter-tools.com/en-us

ISCAR (IMC Group)

ISCAR (IMC Group)'s Key Features

ISCAR offers a wide selection of solid and indexable drills with proven performance in automotive and aerospace lines.
Known for wear-resistant grades and chip control technologies, ISCAR also provides strong engineering and logistics support across the U.S., assisting customers from tool selection to implementation.

Company Info

Address	Tefen 24959 Israel
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	817-258-3200
Website	https://www.iscar.com/

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation's Key Features

Mitsubishi offers easy-to-use carbide drills like the "DVAS" series, which combines optimized point geometry with stable chip evacuation and high hole accuracy.

With clearly defined product lines for different materials and applications, they support a wide range of industries—from general machining to electronics.

Company Info

Address	3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-714-352-6100(California Office) 800-523-0800(Customer Service) 800-486-2341(Technical Service)
Website	https://www.mmc-carbide.com/us/

Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal

Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal's Key Features

Sumitomo provides material-specific carbide drills, such as the SDM for stainless steel, which uses Sumi-Power coating and low-resistance edge design for stable results even on low-power machines.

Their MDE, MDF, and HX/HY series make it easy to select the right drill based on material and hole depth requirements.

Company Info

Address	1-1-1, Koyakita, Itami, Hyogo 664-0016, Japan
Business hours	Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (JST)
Phone Number	847-699-5500（Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc., USA）
Website	https://www.sumitool.com/en/

Tungaloy Corporation

Tungaloy Corporation's Key Features

Tungaloy offers drill solutions focused on high-volume production and cost-effectiveness.

The "TungDrillTwisted" series features twisted bodies and optimized oil holes for excellent surface finish and chip evacuation.
The "TungSix-Drill" uses double-sided inserts with six cutting edges for cost savings and strong performance under unstable conditions.

Company Info

Address	11-1 Yoshima Industrial Park, Iwaki City, Fukushima, Japan
Business hours	Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (JST)
Phone Number	888-554-8394
Website	https://tungaloy.com/

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools's Key Features

Kyocera SGS is known for the "Hi-PerCarb" series, developed for high-efficiency machining in North America. For example, the 142P model offers enhanced stability and surface finish in high-volume drilling through optimized geometry.

They also provide 4-margin drills for CFRP and other composites, making them a strong choice in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.

Company Info

Address	150 Marc Drive Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	330-686-5700
Website	https://www.kyocera-sgstool.com/

OSG

OSG's Key Features

The "AD/ADO" series features R-gash designs and wide flute geometry for high rigidity and low resistance, reducing breakage and clogging.

Their proprietary EgiAs coating offers excellent wear and heat resistance, making the drills stable across a wide range of materials and cutting conditions.

Company Info

Address	620 Stetson Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-800-837-2223
Website	https://osgtool.com/

Garr Tool

Garr Tool's Key Features

Garr Tool focuses on practicality with versatile drill designs.

heir high-performance lineup includes 3-flute and 5xD options with various coatings like AlCrN, AlTiN, and diamond grades.
Ideal for both mass production and prototyping, their tools offer flexibility and ease of use.

Company Info

Address	7800 N. Alger Road, Alma, MI 48801 USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	989-463-6171
Website	https://www.garrtool.com

MA Ford Mfg Co

MA Ford Mfg Co's Key Features

MA Ford's drills feature their proprietary ALtima® coatings for thermal stability, combined with dual-margin and high-precision point geometries.

The Twister XD and Cyclone XD series (3D–8D) offer internal coolant and are designed for accuracy and surface finish in cross holes and thin-walled parts.
Dual-margin models also reduce load in downstream processes like reaming.

Company Info

Address	7737 Northwest Blvd, Davenport, IA 52806, USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-800-553-8024
Website	https://www.maford.com

Ceratizit USA

Ceratizit USA's Key Features

Ceratizit’s WTX series is engineered for high-precision and reliable drilling. The WTX-HFDS model features four-flute cutting edges for force distribution and four spiral coolant channels for enhanced core stability and cooling.

They also offer drill-reamer combinations for process integration—helping reduce machine load and setup time.

Company Info

Address	625 Griffith Road, Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA
Business hours	Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (JST)
Phone Number	+1-800-783-2280
Website	https://cuttingtools.ceratizit.com/us/en.html

Allied Machine & Engineering

Allied Machine & Engineering's Key Features

Allied offers solutions for large-diameter and deep-hole drilling, including solid carbide drills under the Superion® brand.

Their HPS geometry drills balance chip control and tool life on hard steels, heat-resistant alloys, and stainless steel. With options like spade and BTA drills, Allied provides flexible solutions for complex hole requirements.

Company Info

Address	Dover, Ohio, USA Corporate Office – Third：485 W 3rd St., Dover, OH Corporate Office – Deeds：120 Deeds Drive, Dover, OH
Business hours	Weekdays, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (JST)
Phone Number	330-343-4283
Website	https://alliedmachine.com

Harvey Tool

Harvey Tool's Key Features

Harvey Tool specializes in miniature carbide drills, with stocked sizes as small as 0.05 mm (~0.002").

Their tools are optimized for various materials—including stainless steel, pre-hardened alloys, aluminum, and composites—and feature h6 shank tolerance and high concentricity for precision in micro-hole drilling, ideal for prototyping, medical, and aerospace use.

Company Info

Address	428 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969, USA
Business hours	Weekdays, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (JST)
Phone Number	+1-800-645-5609
Website	https://www.harveytool.com

Guhring

Guhring's Key Features

Guhring’s RT 100 series combines in-house carbide and advanced coatings like Signum and nano-FIREX for wear resistance and anti-adhesion.

With strong chip control and reliable performance even in deep-hole drilling, their process guidance simplifies real-world implementation.

Company Info

Address	Gühring KG, Herderstraße 50–54, 72458 Albstadt, Germany
Business hours	Weekdays, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (JST)
Phone Number	+1-800-776-6170（Guhring, Inc.／Brookfield, WI, USA）
Website	https://guhring.com/

Dormer Pramet

Dormer Pramet's Key Features

Dormer Pramet simplifies drill selection with lines like “Force X” for general use and “Force M” for austenitic stainless steels.

Their drills are available in 3×D, 5×D, and 8×D options, featuring web thinning and rolled heel geometry for a balance of chip evacuation and rigidity—ideal for subcontracting and variable-part production.

Company Info

Address	Dormer Pramet Limited, Manor Way, Halesowen, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B62 8QZ
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-800-877-3745
Website	https://www.dormerpramet.com

YG-1

YG-1's Key Features

YG-1 offers clearly segmented drill lines, such as the high-efficiency “Dream Drill Pro” for steel and cast iron, long drills for MQL, and specialized models like INOX for stainless and aluminum-specific types.

Their broad lineup supports optimal selection by material and condition.

Company Info

Address	13-40, Songdogwahak-ro 16beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21984, South Korea
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	980-318-5333（YG-1 AMERICA／Charlotte Tech Center）
Website	https://www.yg1usa.com

Titan USA

Titan USA's Key Features

Titan USA focuses on general-purpose drill designs with excellent stock availability for fast delivery.

They offer a wide range of lengths (stub to long), point angles, and flute geometries—making their drills easy to integrate into both prototyping and production workflows.

Company Info

Address	428 Newburyport Turnpike Rowley, MA 01969-1729
Business hours	Weekdays, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (JST)
Phone Number	844-393-8665
Website	https://www.harveyperformance.com/

EMUGE-FRANKEN

EMUGE-FRANKEN's Key Features

The “EF-Drill” series includes step drills for combined drilling and chamfering, as well as micro drills (0.75–3 mm) for high-precision applications in medical, aerospace, and fine machining.

Coolant-through designs and the EF-Drill C model streamline pre-tap drilling and chamfering in one operation.

Company Info

Address	Nürnberger Straße 96–100, 91207 Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-800-323-3013（EMUGE-FRANKEN USA）
Website	https://www.emuge-franken-group.com/us/en/

Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT)

Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT)'s Key Features

SCT offers drills designed for hydraulic port and ORB standards, with options like DFX step drills and spotting drills featuring internal coolant supply.

These tools are engineered for compliance with AS5202 and SAE J1926 specs. U.S.-based production and quick delivery enhance their appeal for specialized machining.

Company Info

Address	220 W. Los Angeles Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+1-800-383-2244
Website	https://sct-usa.com/

Melin Tool Company

Melin Tool Company's Key Features

Melin provides high-performance carbide drills tailored for aerospace, medical, and mold-making.

They maintain extensive stock in small to mid diameters, offer detailed sizing for compatibility with fixtures and collets, and support easy upgrades with a consistent platform across general and premium lines.

Company Info

Address	5565 Venture Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44130
Business hours	Weekdays, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (JST)
Phone Number	+1-800-521-1078 / +1-216-362-4200
Website	https://www.melintool.com/

Haas Tooling

Haas Tooling's Key Features

Haas Tooling emphasizes pricing transparency and ease of adoption.

Their drills feature TiAlN coating, 140° point angles, 2-flute designs, and 5×D coolant-through capability—ideal for machining stainless and general steels. TSC compatibility and online part selection streamline setup.

Company Info

Address	2800 Sturgis Rd., Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	805-278-1800
Website	https://www.haastooling.com/

WIDIA

WIDIA's Key Features

WIDIA focuses on cost-effective, long-lasting drills well-suited for high-volume operations.

Their VariDrill and Top Drill S series cover a wide range of materials—from steel and cast iron to stainless steel and flat-bottom applications—offering easy selection based on material and use case.

Company Info

Address	1600 Technology Way, Latrobe, PA 15650, USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	724-539-5000
Website	https://www.widia.com/us/en/home.html

Fullerton Tool Company

Fullerton Tool Company's Key Features

Fullerton offers application-specific drills, including the 3-flute “AlumaDrill” for aluminum.

With anti-buildup geometry and platform consistency across materials like titanium, wood, and composites, their drills are easy to swap in while supporting fast delivery and strong technical support.

Company Info

Address	121 Perry Street, Saginaw, MI 48602, USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	989-799-4550
Website	https://fullertontool.com/

Greenfield Industries

Greenfield Industries' Key Features

Greenfield Industries manufactures a broad range of cutting tools, including drills, end mills, taps, dies, saws, and other specially manufactured tools.

As part of the TDC Group, Greenfield emphasizes its ability to deliver consistent quality and value through vertically integrated access to raw materials—sourced from its own mines, refined in its own mills, and converted into tool-making material for production.

Company Info

Address	2501 Davis Creek Road, Seneca, SC 29678, USA
Business hours	Amherst, NH Office: Monday–Friday: 8am – 4pm.
Phone Number	USA: (800) 348-2885 (Voice) / International: (864) 653-3904 (Voice)
Website	https://www.gfii.com/

Speed Tiger

Speed Tiger's Key Features

Speed Tiger Precision Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is positioned as a leading manufacturer of high-performance CNC cutting tools in Taiwan, with a product scope that includes precision carbide end mills and carbide drills. The company emphasizes tight dimensional control to support stable, repeatable machining results.

For stainless-steel drilling applications, the SN Carbide Drill series is presented with anti-vibration design features such as dissymmetrical irregular margins and unequal flute spacing to improve drilling precision and chip evacuation, along with a ZrN-A PVD coating positioned for high-speed machining performance.

Company Info

Address	No. 9, Gongyequ 35th Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 407021, Taiwan
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+886-4-2350-3022
Website	https://www.speedtigertools.com/

WEY JUAN

WEY JUAN's Key Features

WEY JUAN is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of tungsten carbide cutting tools, established in 2000, with core product coverage including end mills, drill bits, and reamers, as well as related tool holders, collets, and spare parts to support CNC machining operations.

The company emphasizes rigorous quality control and advanced manufacturing practices, noting the use of tungsten carbide rods imported from Germany and Japan and precision grinding with European CNC grinding equipment, supported by inspection systems intended to maintain consistency across production.

Company Info

Address	No. 64, Renzhou St., Fengyuan Dist., Taichung City 42049, Taiwan
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	TEL: +886-4-2529-3388 / FAX: +886-4-2529-9933
Website	https://www.wj-tool.com/

IRWIN

IRWIN's Key Features

IRWIN offers a comprehensive selection of metal drill bits, including TurboMax, Cobalt, and Titanium series, designed for professional-grade performance.
These tools feature advanced tip geometries that prevent "walking" and specialized coatings that minimize heat build-up and friction.
Engineered for durability in various materials, they help maximize drilling speed and extend tool life in demanding applications.

Company Info

Address	701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, USA
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	1-800-464-7946
Website	https://www.irwintools.com

ST. Wang

ST. Wang's Key Features

ST. Wang—formally known as Shang Tzang Wang Enterprise—specializes in high-performance CNC cutting tools, including the ST660 and ST880 series of solid carbide end mills.
Their indexable high-feed milling solutions utilize specialized geometries to maximize metal removal rates and minimize vibration during heavy-duty operations.
Designed for precision and cost-efficiency, these tools help ensure high stability and significantly extend service life in demanding machining environments.

Company Info

Address	No.148, Rueisi St., Cianjhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806, Taiwan
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Phone Number	+886-7-7713225
Website	https://www.stwang-tw.com

Hangzhou GSR-Threads Tools

Hangzhou GSR-Threads Tools' Key Features

Hangzhou GSR-Threads Tools—a branch of the GSR Group with a legacy dating back to 1889 in Remscheid, Germany—specializes in high-precision thread cutting, repairing, and measuring tools.
Their product lineup includes HSS and HSSE machine taps with advanced PVD coatings, round dies, and comprehensive thread repair sets designed for maximum durability.
By combining German engineering standards with modern production efficiency, they help ensure superior thread quality and long-term reliability in diverse industrial applications.

Company Info

Address	R903 Xinyi Square Jincheng Rd, Xiaoshan, Hangzhou 311201, China
Phone Number	+86-571-8268-8363
Website	https://www.gsrthreads.com/

ZLYTOOLS

ZLYTOOLS’ Key Features

ZLYTOOLS—a premier manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen since 2006—delivers high-performance solid carbide solutions for complex hole-making and metal-processing requirements.
Their technical portfolio encompasses micro-grain carbide twist drills, high-pressure internal coolant tools, and customized step drills treated with premium AlCrN and TiAlN coatings to withstand extreme thermal loads.
By pairing precision 5-axis CNC grinding technology with rigorous quality management, they help drive superior hole accuracy and optimized cycle times in high-volume industrial production.

Company Info

Address	No. 8 Qinghua Road, Fucheng Sub-district, Longhua District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong, China. 518100
Phone Number	+86 186 7551 6866
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Official Website	https://zlytooling.com/

MORSE Cutting Tools

Morse Cutting Tools’ Key Features

Morse Cutting Tools—a global engineering and production leader with a heritage of innovation dating back to the invention of the twist drill in 1864—specializes in high-performance solid carbide and indexable cutting solutions.
Their technical portfolio features premium solid carbide drills with internal coolant-through channels, submicron grain substrates, and advanced TiAlN or AlTiCrSiN coatings designed to excel in challenging materials like stainless steel and super-alloys.
By integrating state-of-the-art CNC grinding technology with rigorous DIN 6537 quality standards, they help deliver exceptional hole accuracy and extended tool life across the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.

Company Info

Address	Ramat Dalton Industrial Park, Northern Israel, 1381100
Phone Number	+972 4 9970873
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Official Website	https://www.morsect.com/

Sinodrills

Sinodrills’ Key Features

Sinodrills—a leading rock drilling tool specialist founded in 2002 and headquartered in Guiyang, China—specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance tungsten carbide solutions for the global mining and construction sectors.
Their product lineup features DTH button bits, top-hammer threaded tools, and self-drilling anchor systems engineered with premium Element Six" carbide inserts and high-strength Timken alloy steel.
By combining advanced nitriding heat-treatment with optimized button geometries, they help ensure superior wear resistance and maximized penetration efficiency in the most challenging geological formations.

Company Info

Address	16F, Xiongjun International Building, Weiqing Road, Guiyang, 550003, Guizhou, China.
Phone Number	+86-851-86800738 / 86821268 / 86821628
Business hours	Information not available on the official website.
Official Website	https://www.sinodrills.com/