What Precision Cutting Tools does

Precision Cutting Tools (PCT) is a US-based manufacturer of high-performance carbide cutting tools, founded in 1963 and operating from a 60,000 sq ft purpose-built facility in La Palma, California. The company's product portfolio centers on carbide endmills and drills organized by ISO material grade — including the MXC, AXC, CXC, IXC, SXC, DXC, NXC, and PXC drill series, the Ti Series and HPM+ endmill lines, and a "Build Your Own" made-to-print custom tool program. Core enabling technology includes proprietary PVD layered coating via advanced Cathodic Arc equipment, in-house regrind and re-coating services, and CNC programming support using Mastercam for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis applications.

The business operates on a primarily one-time-purchase model for standard and custom tools, supplemented by recurring revenue from regrind/re-sharpening services and per-print custom manufacturing. Pricing is quote-based for specials and account-based for the direct e-commerce webshop, with ex-works (Incoterms 2010) terms. Go-to-market is multi-channel: a direct B2B webshop (webshop.pct-imc.com) with real-time pricing and stock visibility, an authorized dealer network spanning 30+ US states, and three named regional manufacturing representatives covering the Northeast, West, and Upper Midwest. Customers are industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical device, and general machining segments requiring precision tooling for CNC machining.

The company became a member of the IMC Group (International Metalworking Companies B.V.) in May 2018 through a partnership with the Sheth Family, while continuing to operate as an independent brand with its own product line and distribution. PCT has historically emphasized 1-2 week turnaround on custom/special tools as a primary differentiator versus industry-standard weeks-to-months delivery, supported by its in-house coating, regrinding, and CNC manufacturing under one roof. No public revenue, headcount, or funding data is disclosed.

Name

Precision Cutting Tools

Legal name

Precision Cutting Tools, LLC

Website

https://pct-imc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Precision Cutting Tools is a 1963-founded, US-based manufacturer of high-performance carbide endmills and drills with proprietary PVD coating technology, serving industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and general machining via direct webshop, a 30+-state dealer network, and made-to-print custom tooling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting Tools

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

Keywords

• Carbide cutting tools
• Carbide endmills
• Carbide drills
• Custom cutting tools
• PVD tool coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

La Palma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. High-Performance Carbide Cutting Tools (Endmills & Drills): One-time purchase of specialized carbide cutting tools including standard and custom geometries for milling, drilling, and reaming applications. Products sold through direct webshop and distributor network across North America and Europe.
2. Regrind / Re-Sharpening Services: Re-sharpening service performed in PCT's La Palma, CA manufacturing plant to reduce customer tooling costs by re-using endmills and drills. Services include full resharp, end-only, O.D. only, radius & face, and re-coating options.
3. Per-Print Specials / Custom Tool Manufacturing: Made-to-print custom cutting tools based on customer specifications. Customers select from pre-made print templates (16 for drilling, 30 for milling, plus reaming) and submit for quote.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Precision Cutting Tools manufactures high-performance solid carbide endmills and drills in La Palma, California, organized into ISO material-grade product families (e.g., AXC/CXC/IXC for aluminum and cast iron, SXC/DXC/MXC for multi-purpose, NXC for nickel-based alloys, PXC pilot drills, HPM+ for aluminum, and Ti Series for high-temp alloys). Beyond standard catalog tools, PCT produces per-print custom specials through its 'Build Your Own' program and provides in-house regrind/re-sharpening services, PVD Cathodic Arc coatings, and Mastercam CNC programming support to industrial manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and general machining sectors.

Product overview

Precision Cutting Tools (PCT) is a cutting tool manufacturer specializing in high-performance carbide endmills and drills. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: High Performance Endmills (including Ti Series and HPM+ for aluminum), High Performance Drills (comprising MXC, AXC, CXC, IXC, SXC, DXC, NXC, and PXC series), and Build Your Own specials for custom applications. Supporting services include Regrind Services, Coating Solutions using PVD technology, CNC Programming Services using Mastercam, and an Online Webshop for ordering. The company operates as part of the IMC Group and serves North America and Europe from its 60,000 sq ft facility in La Palma, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCT: Primary trade name and brand for Precision Cutting Tools cutting tools products including endmills, drills, and special tools.

Products and services

• High Performance Endmills Solid carbide endmills offered in multiple geometries (including HPM+ for aluminum and Ti Series for high-temp alloys) engineered to maximize performance for specific ISO material grades and milling applications such as Hem/Dynamic Milling.
• High Performance Drills
• Build Your Own (Specials) Custom-made-to-print cutting tools produced to customer specifications for drilling, milling, and reaming, with geometry tailored to the customer's application and delivered in 1-2 weeks.
• MXC Series Drills High-performance drill series targeting steel, stainless steel, and high-temp alloys with 135/140° point geometry and single/double margin options designed for improved accuracy and surface finish.
• HPM+ Endmills High-performance endmill series engineered specifically for aluminum applications reaching 15k to 30k RPM, with less wear pattern than competitors and balanced endmill construction in ISO material grade N.
• Ti Series Endmills New milling endmill series for Hem/Dynamic Milling applications in ISO material grade S, featuring LXN design, multi-flute variable geometry, X60 carbide grade, and Cut-Tron coating.
• AXC Drills High-performance carbide drills designed for aluminum and cast iron applications in ISO material grade N/K.
• CXC Drills High-performance carbide drills designed for aluminum and cast iron applications.
• IXC Drills High-performance carbide drills for aluminum and cast iron applications.
• SXC Drills High-performance multi-purpose carbide drills for demanding applications.
• DXC Drills High-performance multi-purpose carbide drills.
• NXC Drills High-performance carbide drills designed specifically for nickel-based alloys.
• PXC Drills Pilot drills available upon request.
• Regrind / Re-Sharpening Services Re-sharpening service performed at PCT's La Palma, CA manufacturing plant to reduce customer tooling costs by re-using endmills and drills. Includes Full-Resharp, End Only, O.D. Only, Radius & Face, and Re-Coating options for carbide endmills, drills, specials, and form tools.
• Coating Solutions PVD layered coating service using advanced Cathodic Arc coating equipment, with advanced production technologies, precision fixturing, high-volume capacities, sophisticated inspection, and failure analysis for cutting tools.
• CNC Programming Services CNC programming and manufacturing engineering solutions using Mastercam for 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC programming, including Turn Key Machine Projects, Fixture Design, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and Multi Axis CNC Programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliver special tools in 1–2 weeks vs. weeks/months from competitors
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IMC Group (International Metalworking Companies B.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018In May 2018, Precision Cutting Tools became a member of the IMC Group through a partnership between the Sheth Family and the IMC Group. PCT continues to operate as an independent brand with its own products and distributor network. The IMC Group is an international metalworking companies entity that also owns privacy statement/terms references to IMC International Metalworking Companies B.V.
• New England Tooling (Manufacturing Representative)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew England Tooling, represented by Jeff Springer, serves as PCT's manufacturing representative covering territories including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, East Pennsylvania (zip code 17000 and up), and Maine.
• Advanced Tooling Company (Manufacturing Representative)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvanced Tooling Company, represented by Mark Smith, serves as PCT's manufacturing representative covering territories including Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Colorado.
• On Target Tooling (Manufacturing Representative)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn Target Tooling, represented by Scott Shippell, serves as PCT's manufacturing representative covering Minnesota and Wisconsin territories.
• PT Solutions (Dealer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPT Solutions is an authorized PCT dealer with multiple locations including Green Bay, Menomonee Falls, and Racine in Wisconsin; Lynnwood and Seattle in Washington; and additional locations across other states.
• Application Specialties, Inc. (Dealer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApplication Specialties, Inc. is an authorized PCT dealer located in Auburn, Washington, serving the Pacific Northwest territory.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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