Masa Tool
Masa Tool Inc. is a US-based precision tooling manufacturer that designs and sells the proprietary Microconic micro-workholding system (cartridges, collets, and accessories) for Swiss-type CNC machining of small-diameter workpieces, distributed exclusively through industrial channel partners in the US, UK, and Switzerland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersOceanside, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Masa Tool does
Masa Tool Inc. is a privately held precision mechanical engineering company founded in 1996 in Oceanside, California, that designs and manufactures the Microconic micro-workholding system for Swiss-type CNC machining. The core product is a proprietary cartridge-and-collet system that replaces standard 5C, TF15, TF16, TF20, TF25, and TF37 collets in CNC spindles, holding workpieces from Ø0.15mm to 10mm with guaranteed concentricity within 5µm (0.0002"). The system includes complementary accessories — the Micrograd dial wrench for calibrated clamping pressure control and the Microguide EGS ejection guide sleeves — and a patented over-grip collet portfolio (W, T, and V types) that opens up to 4.5mm larger than the clamping diameter. The technology is 100% made in the USA and protected by registered trademarks and patents.
The company sells exclusively through authorized industrial distributors and a network of regional factory representatives across the US, with international distribution partners in the UK (Floyd Automatic Tooling) and Switzerland (Dunner SA). Pricing is quote-based with standard 2-day shipping and a $70 same-day expedite option. End markets are primarily medical device manufacturing (catheter parts, bone screws, implants), aerospace and defense, electronics, fasteners, firearms, and fiber optics, with named customers including Micro-Matics and Lane4 Precision reporting outcomes such as 30% scrap reduction and 20-40% cycle time reduction.
Masa Tool generates revenue through hardware sales of cartridges, collets (regular and over-grip variants), and accessories. The company is founder-owned, with Matt Saccomanno as co-founder and CEO and Chip Prescott as co-owner; Bernard Martin serves as Director of Sales. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees. Marketing relies on major manufacturing trade shows (IMTS, PMTS, SIAMS, SouthTec, AMTS), trade press coverage, educational seminars led by the CEO, and distributor-led technical sales support, with no direct end-user sales in covered markets.
Masa Tool firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Masa Tool
- Legal name
- Masa Tool Inc.
- Website
- https://masatool.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Masa Tool Inc. is a US-based precision tooling manufacturer that designs and sells the proprietary Microconic micro-workholding system (cartridges, collets, and accessories) for Swiss-type CNC machining of small-diameter workpieces, distributed exclusively through industrial channel partners in the US, UK, and Switzerland.
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- akta.pro rank
Masa Tool industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Workholding Tooling
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)
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Where Masa Tool is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oceanside
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Masa Tool business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Microconic Cartridges: Masa Tool generates revenue through the sale of Microconic cartridge systems. Cartridges are sold as precision workholding devices that replace standard collet systems in CNC machines. The company ships all standard products within 2 business days. Pricing is quote-based through authorized distributors.
- Hardware Sales - Microconic Collets: Sale of replacement and supplementary collets for the Microconic cartridge system. Collets are available in various sizes and types (regular, over-grip T/V/W variants) to accommodate different workpiece diameters and applications. Ships within 2 days.
- Accessories: Sale of accessories including Micrograd™ Dial Wrenches, Microguide™ Ejection Guide Sleeves, and related components.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard shipping |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Expedited shipping |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Masa Tool product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Masa Tool designs, manufactures, and sells the Microconic precision micro-workholding system, consisting of single-piece precision-ground cartridges and hardened collets used to hold small diameter workpieces (Ø0.15mm to 10mm) inside CNC machine spindles. The system replaces standard 5C, TF15, TF16, TF20, TF25, TF37 and F20-201 collets, offering guaranteed 5µm concentricity, proprietary over-grip collet capability, and interchangeability across machine types. All products are 100% made in the USA and shipped within two business days through authorized distributors.
Product overview
Masa Tool's Microconic System is a precision micro-workholding solution consisting of interchangeable cartridges and collets designed for holding small diameter workpieces from 0.008" to 0.394" (0.2mm to 10mm) in Swiss-type CNC machines. The system comprises two primary components: the Microconic Cartridge (which replaces standard 5C, TF15, TF16, TF20, TF25, TF37, or F20-201 collets in machine spindles) and the Microconic Collet (which inserts into the cartridge). Available cartridge sizes include 5CM10, F15M5, F16M5, F20M10, F201M10, F25M10, and F37M10, all using compatible UM5 or UM10 collet series. The system also includes Over-Grip collets (W-Type, V-Type, T-Type) that can open up to 4.5mm larger than the clamping diameter, the Micrograd Dial Wrench for precise clamping pressure control, and Microguide EGS ejection guide sleeves. All collets are hardened, precision ground, and interchangeable across cartridge types. Concentricity is guaranteed to within 5µm (0.0002") in production use. Masa Tool offers 2-day shipping on all catalog products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Microconic™: Revolutionary micro-workholding system consisting of cartridge and collet components for holding workpieces from Ø0.15mm to 10mm in CNC machines with collet-type chucks. Features unsurpassed concentricity within 5μm (0.0002") TIR.
- Micrograd™
- Microguide™
Products and services
- Microconic Cartridge System Precision-ground single-piece cartridge with built-in extended nose that fits CNC machine spindles replacing standard 5C, TF15, TF16, TF20, TF25, TF37, or F20-201 collets for holding small diameter workpieces with guaranteed 5µm (0.0002 inch) concentricity.
- 5CM10 Cartridge Push-type Microconic cartridge replacing standard 5C collet in CNC spindles, using UM10 collet series.
- F20M10 Cartridge Push-type Microconic cartridge replacing standard TF20 collet in CNC spindles and using the UM10 collet series.
- F201M10 Cartridge Push-type Microconic cartridge replacing Tornos F20-201 collets in CNC spindles, using the UM10 collet series.
- F25M10 Cartridge Push-type Microconic cartridge replacing standard TF25 collet in CNC spindles, using the UM10 collet series.
- F37M10 Cartridge Push-type Microconic cartridge replacing standard TF37 collet in CNC spindles, using the UM10 collet series.
- F15M5 Cartridge Push-type Microconic cartridge for smaller capacity (10-16mm diameter) Swiss machines, compatible with Schaublin F15, Southwick & Meister TF15, and Hardinge TF15 collets.
- F16M5 Cartridge Push-type Microconic cartridge for smaller capacity Swiss machines, compatible with Schaublin F16, Southwick & Meister TF16, and Hardinge TF16 collets across Citizen, Hanwha, Tornos, and Nexturn machines.
- Microconic Collets (UM10 Regular Series) Hardened, precision-ground regular collets from Ø0.2mm (0.008 inch) to 10mm (0.394 inch) that fit into Microconic cartridges and are interchangeable across cartridge sizes and machine types.
- Microconic Over-Grip Collets (W-Type) Over-grip collets that open up to 4mm (0.157 inch) larger than the clamping diameter for UM10 sizes and up to 4.5mm for larger sizes, used for reaching over protruding features on workpieces while maintaining rigidity and concentricity.
- Microconic Over-Grip Collets (T-Type, Long-Land) Long-land T-type over-grip collets offering enhanced gripping for stepped features such as connectors, screws, and components with enlarged features, available in UM5 and UM10 series.
- Microconic Over-Grip Collets (V-Type) Large open V-type over-grip collets providing maximum over-grip opening for clamping over protruding features on workpieces, part of the comprehensive over-grip collet portfolio.
- UM5 Collet Series Collet series for smaller diameter applications from 0.2mm (0.008 inch) to 5.5mm (0.217 inch), used with F15M5 and F16M5 cartridges and available in regular and T, V, and W over-grip variants.
- Micrograd Dial Wrench Dual-purpose tool included with cartridge purchase that provides micrometer-adjustable, calibrated, and repeatable setting of collet closure in 0.02mm (metric) or 0.001 inch (imperial) graduations for precise clamping pressure control and documentation.
- Microguide EGS Ejection Guide Sleeves Brass, stainless steel, and plastic ejection guide sleeves supplied with over-grip collets that can be machined to match part profile to ensure reliable part ejection and prevent parts from falling inside the collet.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20-40% cycle time reduction is commonly achieved by shifting operations from main to sub-spindle
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Companies that use Masa Tool
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Masa Tool technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Masa Tool partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Floyd Automatic ToolingcoreUK-based distributor of Masa Microconic over-grip spindle collets. Makes the expanded range available to manufacturers in the UK. Managing director Richard Floyd described the expansion as sought after for a long time, crediting the success of Masa Microconic collets for 20mm and 32mm diameter capacity machines.
- H+N AssociatesregionalFactory representative managing territory of Michigan.
- Clark Manufacturer's ServiceregionalFactory representative managing territories of Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington.
- Cycle Time SolutionsregionalFactory representative managing territories of Northern California and Nevada.
- RAM Sales & MarketingregionalFactory representative managing territory of Florida.
- Jones MarketingregionalFactory representative managing territories of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North & South Carolina, Tennessee, and Maryland.
- Productive CNCregionalFactory representative managing territories of Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana.
- High Tech IndustrialregionalManufacturer's representative agency managing territories of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. President Todd Pakiz introduced Masa Tool to Micro-Matics. Provides high level of technical sales support.
- Dunner SAcoreSwiss distributor based in Moutier, approximately half a mile from the SIAMS exhibition hall. Founded for 4 generations, Daniel and Sébastien Dünner manage the company. One of Masa Tool's best European distributors. Featured DunnAir self-adjusting high precision guide bushings alongside Microconic products at trade shows.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Masa Tool competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hainbuch: German manufacturer of precision workholding, chucks, and clamping systems for turning and milling machines. Directly comparable to Masa Tool as a specialist workholding supplier serving precision machining shops.
- Röhm (Chuck Technology): Established manufacturer of chucks, collet chucks, and workholding devices for CNC lathes and machining centers. Competes with Masa Tool in precision collet-based workholding for Swiss and CNC turning applications.
- Forkardt (by ITW): Supplier of high-precision chucks, collet chucks, and workholding solutions for metal cutting. Directly comparable to Masa Tool in precision workholding for turning operations and CNC machine tools.
- Kitagawa Workholding (North America): Manufacturer of power chucks, collet chucks, and workholding for CNC lathes and machining centers. Directly comparable as a specialized workholding vendor targeting precision machining end users.
- Southwick & Meister: Manufacturer of precision collets and collet systems used in Swiss-type screw machines. Directly comparable as a collet supplier whose products Masa Tool's cartridges are explicitly designed to replace.
- BIG DAISHOWA (Big Kaiser): Precision toolholding and workholding supplier to the metalworking industry. Comparable to Masa Tool as a specialist precision workholding vendor selling through industrial distribution into CNC machining shops.
Broad incumbents
- Schaublin: Swiss manufacturer of collets, chucks, and machine tool components with deep OEM relationships among Swiss-type lathe builders. Comparable to Masa Tool as an incumbent collet supplier whose products the Microconic line is designed to retrofit.
- Hardinge: US-based machine tool manufacturer offering its own line of collets and workholding alongside CNC lathes and machining centers. A broader incumbent whose workholding products overlap directly with the Microconic retrofit market.
Emerging players
- Rego-Fix: Swiss manufacturer of precision toolholding (ER collets, drill chucks) for CNC machining. Adjacent to Masa Tool's workholding niche with similar Swiss precision manufacturing heritage and CNC machine shop customer base.
Others
- Dunner SA (DunnAir): Swiss distributor and manufacturer of self-adjusting precision guide bushings for Swiss-type turning. Connected to Masa Tool as a long-standing European distribution partner and complementary workholding/guidance supplier.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Masa Tool social profiles
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Masa Tool leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Masa Tool funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Masa Tool M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Masa Tool
What does Masa Tool do?
Masa Tool designs, manufactures, and sells the Microconic precision micro-workholding system, consisting of single-piece precision-ground cartridges and hardened collets used to hold small diameter workpieces (Ø0.15mm to 10mm) inside CNC machine spindles. The system replaces standard 5C, TF15, TF16, TF20, TF25, TF37 and F20-201 collets, offering guaranteed 5µm concentricity, proprietary over-grip collet capability, and interchangeability across machine types. All products are 100% made in the USA and shipped within two business days through authorized distributors.
Is Masa Tool a public or private company?
Masa Tool is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Masa Tool founded?
Masa Tool was founded in 1996. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Masa Tool based?
Masa Tool is headquartered in Oceanside, United States, in the North America region.
How does Masa Tool make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Microconic Cartridges are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Microconic Collets and accessories.
Who are Masa Tool's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hainbuch, Röhm (Chuck Technology), Forkardt (by ITW), Kitagawa Workholding (North America), Southwick & Meister and BIG DAISHOWA (Big Kaiser). Broad incumbents are Schaublin and Hardinge. Rego-Fix is listed as an emerging player. Dunner SA (DunnAir) is listed as an others.
Does Masa Tool have an API?
No public API is recorded for Masa Tool.
What industry is Masa Tool in?
Masa Tool's product category is Precision Workholding Tooling. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAK, Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.