Micro 100
Micro 100 manufactures precision solid carbide cutting tools, including turning tools, boring bars, and end mills, serving CNC machining shops across the US and Canada through an authorized distributor network. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, it operates as part of the Harvey Performance family of brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersMeridian, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Micro 100 does
Micro 100 Tool Corporation is a US-based precision cutting tool manufacturer founded in 1960 and headquartered in Meridian, Idaho. The company specializes in solid carbide turning tools, boring bars, end mills, holemaking and threading tools, and related tool holders, serving CNC machining operations including CNC turning, milling, Swiss-type lathe, and screw machine work across the United States and Canada. Its technical foundation is CNC grinding of solid carbide, supplemented by AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride) coatings and a growing PCD (polycrystalline diamond) tipped product line targeting non-ferrous and difficult-to-machine materials. The company's most differentiated piece of intellectual property is the proprietary Micro-Quik quick change tooling system, which combines a Capto-compatible connection with a unique shank geometry and 3-point locking mechanism, enabling tool changes in under 30 seconds compared with 5+ minutes for conventional methods.
The business model is straightforward industrial hardware sales: Micro 100 manufactures and stocks a broad catalog of cutting tools and ships them same day through an authorized distributor network across the US and Canada, supplemented by eCommerce partner storefronts and a Send Cart to Distributor workflow. Pricing is per unit with public example prices ranging from roughly $19.60 for small accessories to $546.45 for specialized end mills, with full pricing available through distributor and professional login. The company is a member of the Harvey Performance family of cutting tool brands, which includes Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Titan, Corehog, Valor, and ATA Tools, and shares distribution and manufacturing resources within that group. Micro 100 employs between 101 and 250 people, operates a single manufacturing facility, and in 2026 launched 300+ new products including an expanded PCD tipped line, indicating active product-led expansion within its core precision turning and milling categories.
Micro 100 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Micro 100
- Legal name
- Micro 100 Tool Corporation
- Website
- https://micro100.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Micro 100 manufactures precision solid carbide cutting tools, including turning tools, boring bars, and end mills, serving CNC machining shops across the US and Canada through an authorized distributor network. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, it operates as part of the Harvey Performance family of brands.
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Micro 100 industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Cutting Tools
- NAICS
- Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
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Where Micro 100 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Meridian
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Micro 100 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Cutting Tool Sales: Micro 100 generates revenue through the sale of precision cutting tools including turning tools, boring bars, grooving tools, threading tools, end mills, and tool holders. Products are sold as one-time purchases through an authorized distributor network. The company offers fully stocked inventory with same-day shipping capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Product Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Micro 100 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Micro 100 manufactures and sells precision solid carbide cutting tools for CNC machining, including turning tools (boring bars, grooving, threading, profiling, broaching), end mills, holemaking and threading tools, tool holders, and accessories. Its flagship proprietary offering is the Micro-Quik Quick Change System, which uses a 3-point locking mechanism to enable tool changes in under 30 seconds, reducing machine downtime for industrial customers.
Product overview
Micro 100 is a precision cutting tool manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of CNC machining tools. The core product is the proprietary Micro-Quik quick change system, which enables sub-30-second tool changes. The portfolio is organized into five main categories: (1) Turning Tools covering Internal Diameter (Quick Change, Standard, Indexable) and Outside Diameter (Indexable, Brazed) operations; (2) Tool Holders & Systems including quick change, standard, rotational holders and collets; (3) Milling Tools comprising end mills (square, ball, corner radius), material-specific end mills for hardened steels/hi-temp alloys/aluminum/plastics, and specialty profiles; (4) Holemaking & Threading Tools including drills and thread mills; and (5) Accessories including blanks, sets, coolant-through tools, and double-ended tools. All products are fully stocked with same-day shipping capability.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Micro-Quik: Micro 100's proprietary quick change tooling system that saves machinists countless hours by allowing for tool changes in under 30 seconds.
- PCD Tipped
Products and services
- Micro-Quik Quick Change System Proprietary quick change tooling system featuring a unique shank geometry and 3-point locking system that enables tool changes in under 30 seconds for CNC turning operations. Designed for machinists seeking to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
- Turning Tools - Internal Diameter (ID) Quick Change Solid carbide boring bars, profiling tools, grooving tools, holemaking tools, threading tools, and broaching tools optimized for the Micro-Quik quick change system, used for internal diameter CNC turning.
- Turning Tools - Internal Diameter (ID) Standard Standard solid carbide boring tools, grooving tools, threading tools, and profiling tools available with various coating options for internal diameter machining.
- Turning Tools - Internal Diameter (ID) Indexable Indexable coolant-through boring bars made from precision ground heat treated steel for internal diameter boring, facing, and profiling operations.
- Turning Tools - Outside Diameter (OD) Indexable Indexable tool holders made from precision ground heat treated steel for chamfering, facing, and threading operations on outside diameter workpieces.
- Turning Tools - Outside Diameter (OD) Brazed Brazed tooling including box turning tools, forming tools, grooving tools, threading tools, screw machine tools, and cut off tools for outside diameter machining applications.
- Tool Holders & Systems Quick change holders, standard holders, rotational holders (including taper integrated), and collets for Micro-Quik and standard shank tools used in lathe applications.
- Milling Tools - End Mills Square, ball, and corner radius profile end mills in various flute counts, sizes, and coating options, including miniature sizes for CNC milling.
- Milling Tools - Material Specific End Mills End mills engineered for specific workpiece materials including hardened steels, steels and high temperature alloys, aluminum alloys, and plastics and composites.
- Milling Tools - Specialty Profiles Specialty profiling tools including undercutting end mills, drill/end mills, chamfer cutters, runner cutters, engraving cutters, keyseat cutters, corner rounding end mills, and dovetail cutters.
- Holemaking & Threading Tools Drills, combined drill & countersinks, and thread milling cutters for holemaking and threading operations, including new PCD tipped variants.
- Coolant Through Tools Coolant-through boring bars and indexable tool holders designed to enhance chip evacuation and heat management during machining.
- Double-Ended Tools Double-ended turning and milling tools providing versatility, precision, and extended tool life.
- Collets ER collets available in metric and standard ID styles, including metallic sealed variants, offered individually or in sets of 7, 9, 10, or 13.
- Blanks, Sets & Accessories Blank tool styles, tooling sets, and product accessories including PCD tipped options.
- Metric Tooling Comprehensive line of metric-sized versions of turning and milling tools, fully stocked and ready to ship same day.
Quantifiable outcome
- Tool changes in under 30 seconds vs. conventional methods taking 5+ minutes
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Micro 100
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Micro 100 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Micro 100 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Harvey PerformanceparentMicro 100 is a proud member of the Harvey Performance Family, a company that owns multiple cutting tool brands including Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Titan Cutting Tools, Corehog, Valor Hole Making, and ATA Tools. As part of this performance family, Micro 100 leverages shared resources, distribution networks, and manufacturing expertise.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Micro 100 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Harvey Tool: Sister company under Harvey Performance specializing in precision carbide end mills and specialty cutting tools for exotic alloys. Comparable because both serve the same machine shop customers with overlapping carbide turning and milling tooling, share distribution networks, and cross-sell under the same parent.
- Helical Solutions: Another Harvey Performance brand focused on high-performance end mills and indexable tooling. Direct peer because both companies manufacture premium solid carbide cutting tools for CNC machining and leverage the same distributor and eCommerce channels.
- OSG USA: Manufacturer of taps, end mills, drills, and thread mills, with strong direct and distributor sales in North America. Comparable as a direct peer in solid carbide precision cutting tools for CNC machining, with similar product breadth across holemaking and milling.
- Guhring: Privately held German manufacturer of rotary cutting tools including drills, end mills, and taps. Comparable as a direct peer offering solid carbide precision tooling with strong brand reputation, similar target customer of industrial CNC shops, and complementary coating technology.
- Titan Cutting Tools: Another Harvey Performance brand focused on indexable tooling and carbide inserts. Comparable as a sister-company direct peer in metal cutting tools, sharing the parent company's distribution and manufacturing resources.
Broad incumbents
- Sandvik Coromant: Global leader in metal cutting tools with a comprehensive turning, milling, and holemaking portfolio plus CoroPlus digital tooling solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same metal cutting tool category, serving overlapping CNC machining customers but at vastly larger scale and with integrated software/services.
- Kennametal: Major US-headquartered cutting tool manufacturer offering turning, milling, and holemaking tools across aerospace, defense, transportation, and general engineering. Comparable because it competes directly with Micro 100 in carbide turning tooling for industrial customers, with deeper enterprise reach and broader product breadth.
- Iscar (IMC Group): Part of IMC Group, one of the largest metalworking tool companies globally, with strong turning and milling lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping carbide turning and grooving tooling to CNC shops, with global distribution and significantly larger R&D.
- Mitsubishi Materials (Cutting Tools): Major Japanese cutting tool manufacturer with a global presence across turning, milling, and drilling. Comparable because it serves the same CNC precision machining customer base with solid carbide tooling and competes in difficult-to-machine materials where Micro 100 positions itself.
- Walter Tools (Sandvik): Premium German cutting tool brand now under Sandvik, focused on turning, milling, and drilling for aerospace and general machining. Comparable as an incumbent in carbide turning tooling serving the same high-precision customer base with overlapping product categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Micro 100
What does Micro 100 do?
Micro 100 manufactures and sells precision solid carbide cutting tools for CNC machining, including turning tools (boring bars, grooving, threading, profiling, broaching), end mills, holemaking and threading tools, tool holders, and accessories. Its flagship proprietary offering is the Micro-Quik Quick Change System, which uses a 3-point locking mechanism to enable tool changes in under 30 seconds, reducing machine downtime for industrial customers.
Is Micro 100 a public or private company?
Micro 100 is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Micro 100 founded?
Micro 100 was founded in 1960. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Micro 100 based?
Micro 100 is headquartered in Meridian, United States, in the North America region.
How does Micro 100 make money?
One revenue line is on record: cutting Tool Sales.
Who are Micro 100's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, OSG USA, Guhring and Titan Cutting Tools. Broad incumbents are Sandvik Coromant, Kennametal, Iscar (IMC Group), Mitsubishi Materials (Cutting Tools) and Walter Tools (Sandvik).
Does Micro 100 have an API?
No public API is recorded for Micro 100.
What industry is Micro 100 in?
Micro 100's product category is Precision Cutting Tools. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAB, Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures), with a secondary code of IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping). Its NAICS code is 333515 and its SIC code is 3541.