What Mikron Tool does

Mikron Tool is a Swiss manufacturer of high-performance solid carbide cutting tools, founded in 1998 as a spin-off from Mikron SA Agno and operating today as a division of Mikron Switzerland AG within the Mikron Group. The company specializes in micro-machining of difficult-to-cut materials (titanium, stainless steel, superalloys, and cobalt-chromium alloys) across a diameter range of 0.1mm to 32mm, serving medical technology, watchmaking, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers. Its product families include CrazyDrill (helical and deep-hole drills for titanium, stainless steel, and CoCr), CrazyMill (endmills, ball nose, chamfer, and superfinishing variants), and MiquDrill, supplemented by customized tools co-developed with customers and by exclusive USA/Canada distribution of Japan's NS TOOL line.

Underlying technology centers on proprietary carbide substrates, specialized coatings, and patented cooling and geometry innovations. The special cooling channel design delivers 4x coolant volume to the drill tip at the same pressure, while dynamic irregular cutting geometry (unequal angular teeth division and variable helix) suppresses resonance for chatter-free milling. These enable quantifiable outcomes such as Ra <0.3 micrometer surface finish (grading quality), 3x tool life and 2x feed rates on titanium, and single-pass drilling to 40x diameter in stainless steel. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (since 2000), and OHS 18001 certifications and operates a Technology Center for customer machining tests and process optimization, plus regrinding services that extend tool life.

Mikron Tool makes money through one-time sales of catalog and custom cutting tools to enterprise manufacturers via a hybrid go-to-market: direct sales teams at four global offices (Agno Switzerland HQ with 110 employees, Rottweil Germany production, Monroe CT USA, Shanghai China), a worldwide partner and distributor network, regional Euro/US/China stocking for fast delivery, and software-embedded channel partnerships (notably with Mastercam and the DMG MORI DMQP program). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Of the 250 employees globally, the bulk sit in Switzerland and Germany where production, R&D, regrinding, and special tool manufacturing are concentrated, with sales and technical support roles in the US and China.

Name

Mikron Tool

Legal name

Mikron Switzerland AG Division Tool

Website

https://mikrontool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mikron Tool is a Swiss manufacturer of high-performance solid carbide micro-cutting tools (drills and endmills) for difficult-to-machine materials, serving medical, aerospace, watch, and automotive manufacturers through direct sales and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Cutting Tools

NAICS

Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

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

• Solid carbide cutting tools
• Micro drilling tools
• Precision end mills
• Difficult material machining
• High performance cutting tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Agno

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cutting Tools Sales: Mikron Tool generates revenue through the sale of high-performance solid carbide cutting tools, including standard catalog products and customized solutions. The company offers tools for drilling, milling, and deburring applications across multiple industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mikron Tool develops and manufactures high-performance solid carbide cutting tools, primarily micro drills (CrazyDrill) and end mills (CrazyMill), designed for precision machining of difficult-to-cut materials including titanium, stainless steel, cobalt-chromium alloys, and superalloys. The company offers a catalog of 5,800+ standard articles in diameters from 0.1mm to 32mm, plus customized engineered tools, and distributes NS TOOL products in the USA. Supporting services include technology center projects, consulting & engineering, and regrinding.

Product overview

Mikron Tool is a Swiss manufacturer of precision cutting tools specializing in micro-machining of difficult materials. The company offers two main product families: CrazyDrill (high-performance drills from center drills to deep-hole drills) and CrazyMill (high-performance endmills including chatter-free, superfinishing, and ball nose variants). Their product range spans diameters from 0.1mm to 32mm for standard and customized tools. Key offerings include specialized drills for titanium alloys (CrazyDrill Titanium TN/TK, CrazyDrill Flex Titanium ATK, CrazyDrill Cool Titanium), stainless steel (CrazyDrill SST-Inox, CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox), and cobalt-chromium alloys, as well as milling solutions like CrazyMill Cool CF for chatter-free machining and CrazyMill Cool SF for superfinishing to Ra <0.3µm. The company also distributes NS TOOL products in the USA. Services include Technology Center & Customer Projects, Consulting & Engineering, and Regrinding. Mikron Tool serves medical, aerospace, watch, automotive, and mold & die industries with a focus on precision, process reliability, and high-speed machining of challenging materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrazyDrill: High-performance drill family including center drills, micro drills, deep hole drills, and specialized drills for various materials
• CrazyMill
• MiquDrill
• Crazy Tools
• Swiss Cutting Solutions

Products and services

• CrazyDrill Family Comprehensive family of helical drills covering center drills, micro drills, deep-hole drills, and specialized drills for various materials; available to manufacturers requiring precision drilling in difficult materials.
• CrazyMill Family Comprehensive family of high-performance milling cutters including square, corner radius, ball nose, toric, and chamfer variants for applications from roughing to superfinishing.
• CrazyDrill Titanium TN/TK High-performance microdrill specifically designed for drilling all titanium alloys including pure titanium, featuring tip geometry tailored to titanium grades, polished flutes for chip removal, and specialized titanium coating.
• CrazyDrill Cool Titanium High-performance drill series for titanium materials featuring internal cooling channels that deliver 4x more coolant to drill tip, available in ATC (alloyed titanium) and PTC (pure titanium) variants.
• CrazyDrill Flex Titanium ATK High-performance drill for optimal deep-hole drilling of alloyed titanium (Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V), featuring specifically designed cutting geometry and pecking drill processes that keep chips short and enable safe chip removal.
• CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox Helical drill for stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, and CoCr alloys with internal helical cooling channels providing up to 4x higher flow rate to drill tip, enabling single-pass drilling up to 40x diameter depth.
• CrazyDrill Pilot SST-Inox Pilot/short drill for stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, and CoCr alloys with internal cooling channels, integrated 90° chamfer, and progressive helical flutes.
• CrazyDrill Coolpilot Pilot/short drill for drilling up to 3xD with internal spiral cooling channels, optionally applying 90° chamfer in same pass, designed for stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, and CoCr alloys.
• CrazyDrill Crosspilot Cross drilling drill capable of drilling up to 2xD on concave, convex, or inclined surfaces up to 60° inclination angle, available in diameter range 0.4mm to 6.35mm.
• CrazyMill Cool CF (Chatter-Free) High-performance micro endmill designed for very high machining rates and challenging delicate component structures, featuring optimized cutting angle, clearance angle, and cutting edge conditioning for low radial cutting force and excellent form/squareness tolerances.
• CrazyMill Cool SF (Super Finishing) Superfinishing endmill that produces milled surfaces at grinding or polishing quality level with roughness less than Ra 0.3µm, featuring variable helix angle, unequal angular teeth division, ultra-fine grain carbide substrate, and integrated cooling concept.
• CrazyMill Cool Micro High-performance micro endmill with internal cooling channels for roughing and finishing operations, available in S geometry (stainless steel, construction steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, titanium alloys) and SX geometry (heat-resistant alloys, CoCr alloys).
• CrazyMill Knee Full package of high-performance endmills and strategies specifically designed for knee machining, including eight specific tools for tibial plate machining and five endmills for femoral components, with exclusive innovative coating for cobalt-chromium alloys.
• MiquDrill Series Mikron Tool Quality line offering drilling solutions for small to medium series or high variety of parts, providing quality performance without the extreme demands of high-volume high-speed machining of difficult materials.
• Customized Tools Custom-engineered cutting tools developed in collaboration with customers, including customized drills, step drills, milling cutters, profile milling cutters, chamfer and deburring tools, form turning tools, grooving tools, reamers, and multifunctional tools in diameter range 0.1-32mm.
• NS Tool Products (USA Distribution) NS TOOL precision carbide end mills distributed exclusively by Mikron Tool in the USA and Canada, specializing in ultra-precise small-diameter end mills with Micro Edge technology for micro-machining, mold & die, automotive, hardened steel up to 70 HRC, aluminum, copper, and resin.
• Regrinding Services Professional regrinding services for worn carbide tools to restore cutting performance and extend tool life.
• Technology Center & Customer Projects Engineering services including customer collaboration on product development, machining tests, process optimization, and complete machining solutions for high-volume production.

Quantifiable outcome

• CrazyMill Cool SF achieves surface roughness of Ra 0.3 micrometers or better, comparable to grinding quality
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• REGO-FIXminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026REGO-FIX hosted Medical Days 2026 at their Center for Machining Excellence, where Mikron Tool participated alongside five other partners to demonstrate live machining of medical implants. Collaboration focused on systematic toolholding, cutting tools, coolant, workholding, and machining software integration.
• NS TOOLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2024Mikron Tool is the exclusive long-term partner of NS TOOL in the USA and Canada. NS TOOL is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in ultra-precise, small-diameter carbide end mills with 'Micro Edge' technology. Mikron Tool leverages its extensive distribution network to bring these advanced solutions nationwide. The partnership combines Swiss precision with Japanese Monozukuri craftsmanship.
• DMG MORIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership through DMQP (DMG MORI Qualified Products) program. Dr. Mori, President of DMG MORI, visited Mikron Tool headquarters in October 2023 to strengthen cooperation. Collaboration includes joint Medical Days events and hybrid manufacturing projects combining Mikron Tool's cutting expertise with DMG MORI's machine tools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ceratizit (Plansee Group): Luxembourg-based manufacturer of carbide cutting tools and wear parts under brands like CTRI Plus and WPC. Competes with Mikron Tool in carbide round-tool milling and drilling for medical and aerospace.
• EMUGE-FRANKEN: German precision toolmaker combining EMUGE threading tools and FRANKEN milling cutters, serving aerospace, automotive, and medical. Direct peer offering comparable carbide drill and endmill solutions with similar engineering-support model.
• Walter Tools (Walter AG): German precision cutting tools specialist serving aerospace, automotive, and medical with drills, milling cutters, and indexable inserts. Competes head-to-head with Mikron Tool in difficult-material machining.
• Tungaloy Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of carbide cutting tools and wear parts covering drilling, milling, and turning. Comparable to Mikron Tool in serving aerospace, medical, and automotive with high-performance tooling.
• MAPAL Dr. Kress KG: German family-owned precision tooling specialist focused on drilling, reaming, and milling, with strong automotive and aerospace presence. Closely comparable to Mikron Tool in customer profile and engineering-driven custom tool offering.
• OSG Corporation: Japanese maker of taps, drills, and endmills with strong position in micro-precision and difficult-material machining. Direct peer in the global micro-cutting-tool market, particularly in Asian geographies.
• Gühring: German-based manufacturer of precision cutting tools including drills, endmills, and reamers with deep aerospace and automotive penetration. Closely comparable to Mikron Tool in carbide precision tooling and global catalog approach.
• NS Tool: Japanese manufacturer of ultra-precise small-diameter carbide end mills using 'Micro Edge' technology. Direct peer in micro-machining tooling and also Mikron Tool's exclusive North American distribution partner.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik Coromant: Division of Sandvik AB and global leader in metal cutting tooling with massive catalog of drills, endmills, and toolholding. Broad incumbent serving overlapping aerospace and medical customers with deeper geographic coverage.
• Kennametal: US-based manufacturer of metalworking tooling and wear-resistant solutions with strong aerospace and medical exposure. Broad incumbent offering overlapping drill and endmill portfolios to industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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