MD Technology
MD Technology manufactures turret tapping tools, roll form taps, tapping oils, and accessories for CNC turret punch presses used in metal fabrication and sheet metal applications, selling direct and through ~20 international distributors from its Anaheim, California base.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersCorona, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MD Technology does
MD Technology manufactures turret tapping tools and related consumables used in CNC turret punch press operations. The company's core product line consists of the TT2\" and TT3.5\" Turret Tapping Tools (plus a TT2\" Murata Wiedemann variant) — automated tapping attachments that integrate into Amada, Finn-Power, Murata, Strippit, Nisshinbo, and Salvagnini turret presses — and a complementary line of powder metal roll form taps, vanishing/extreme tapping oils, maintenance lubricants, a Pump Style Lubrication System Upgrade, and accessories/replacement parts. The tools incorporate roller screw technology with overload protection (shear bolts and back-drive springs), a tool-free ball lock tap change system, and multiple tap coatings (TiCN, TiN, CrN, J100, KF1-B, NQ-5), enabling quoted performance figures of up to 180 holes per minute, 8,000–10,000 holes per tap, and cost per hole below $0.01. The company also performs diagnostic, rebuild, and repair services on legacy NCT3 and NCT3.5 tapping tools using original parts, positioning itself as the originator of the turret tapping tool concept (traced to 1992 at RACE International, then d/k technologies).
The business operates on a hardware sales model with consumable attach: tools and consumables are sold direct and through a network of more than 20 distributors across the United States (California direct, plus Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Texas resellers) and international markets spanning Germany, UK, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Spain/Portugal, India, Israel, and Australia. Pricing is opaque — no list prices are published and quotes are issued on request — reflecting a specialized, quote-based B2B industrial sales motion. End customers are manufacturers in metal fabrication and sheet metal applications, including producers of computer cabinets, steel furniture, and electronic enclosures; quoted testimonials are predominantly from small and mid-market fabricators. MD Technology was founded in 2018 by principals Melissa Richardson (President) and David Prado (Vice President), who acquired certain equipment and tooling inventory from d/k technologies, the prior owner of the product line. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, maintains 1–10 employees, and operates from Anaheim, California with a return/repair address in Eastvale.
MD Technology firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MD Technology
- Legal name
- MD Technology
- Website
- https://md-tech.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- MD Technology manufactures turret tapping tools, roll form taps, tapping oils, and accessories for CNC turret punch presses used in metal fabrication and sheet metal applications, selling direct and through ~20 international distributors from its Anaheim, California base.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MD Technology industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial CNC Turret Punch Press Tooling
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)
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Where MD Technology is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Corona
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
MD Technology business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Tapping Tools Sales: Sale of TT2" and TT3.5" turret tapping tools for Amada thick style tooling machines and Murata Wiedemann style tooling
- Roll Form Taps Sales: Sale of powder metal roll form taps with various coatings (TiCN, TiN, CrN, J100, etc.) in multiple sizes from 0-80 to 3/8 and M2 to M10
- Tapping Oils and Lubricants: Sale of Vanishing Oil and Extreme Oil for tapping applications, plus maintenance oils and greases
- Accessories and Parts: Sale of accessories, replacement parts, and components for tapping tools
- Repair and Service: Service and repair of NCT3 and NCT3.5 tapping tools with original parts. Diagnostic, rebuild, and repair services for tooling.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | TT3.5" Turret Tapping Tool - Quote based |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | TT2" Turret Tapping Tool - Quote based |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tapping Oils - Vanishing Oil and Extreme Oil |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels4 records
MD Technology product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MD Technology manufactures and sells automated turret tapping tools (TT2" and TT3.5") used in CNC turret punch presses for metal fabrication and sheet metal applications, along with powder metal roll form taps, tapping oils/lubricants, accessories, and repair services for legacy NCT3/NCT3.5 tools. The tools integrate with Amada, Finn-Power, Murata Wiedemann, Strippit, Nisshinbo, and Salvagnini machines.
Product overview
MD Technology is a manufacturer of automated turret tapping tools for the metal fabrication industry. Their core product line consists of two main tool families: TT2" (for smaller taps 0-80 to 12-24 or M2.5-M5) and TT3.5" (for larger taps #12 to 3/8 or M6-M10), with a Murata-specific variant of the TT2". These tools integrate powder metal roll form taps and operate with the company's tapping oils and maintenance products. The portfolio also includes a Pump Style Lubrication System Upgrade and various accessories. The tools are designed for automated CNC machining environments including Amada, Finn-Power, Murata, Strippit, Nisshinbo, and Salvagnini machines.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TT2" Turret Tapping Tool Automated turret tapping tool for Amada thick style tooling machines, capable of tapping holes from 0-80 to 12-24 or M2.5-M5 with roll form taps and a ball lock system enabling tool-free tap changes. Intended for sheet metal fabricators running Amada CNC turret punch presses.
- TT2" Murata Turret Tapping Tool TT2" variant designed specifically for Murata Wiedemann push/pull style tooling, compatible with Motorum and Vectrum machines that use Wiedemann style tooling. For sheet metal fabricators on Murata CNC punch presses.
- TT3.5" Turret Tapping Tool Larger turret tapping tool for Amada thick style tooling machines, tapping holes from #12 to 3/8 or M6-M10, capable of up to 180 holes per minute and reducing cost per hole to below $0.01. For high-volume Amada CNC turret punch press fabricators needing larger thread sizes.
- Roll Form Taps Powder metal roll form (cold forming) taps for the TT2" family offering 8,000-10,000 holes per tap with thread quality superior to cut taps and no chip handling issues; available in sizes 0-80 to 3/8 and M2 to M10 with coatings including TiCN, TiN, CrN, and J100. For CNC turret punch press tapping of steel, aluminum, stainless, and brass.
- Tapping Oils and Maintenance Products Specialized tapping fluids and maintenance products including Vanishing Oil (for aluminum, brass, copper, pre-plated materials) and Extreme Oil (for stainless, hot roll, and thick materials), plus Prolong Oil and Prolong Grease for tool maintenance. Available in 1-gallon and 5-gallon SKUs.
- Pump Style Tap Lubrication System Upgrade Upgrade kit with oil tank, on/off block, and priming unit that holds up to 5x the tapping fluid of standard systems; mounts via ceramic magnets for Amada users or around the 1.25 inch station for Finn users, providing consistent oil delivery to taps.
- Tapping Tool Accessories and Replacement Parts Replacement parts and accessories for tapping tools, including complete parts lists and manuals for TT2" tools. For existing MD Technology tapping tool owners requiring spares and consumable components.
- NCT3 and NCT3.5 Tapping Tool Service and Repair Diagnostic, rebuild, and repair services for legacy NCT3 and NCT3.5 tapping tools using original parts, performed by MD Technology as originators of the turret tapping tool from Race Industries and d/k technologies. For owners of legacy NCT3/NCT3.5 units needing authorized service.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cost per hole reduced to below $.01
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use MD Technology
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
MD Technology technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
MD Technology partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Advanced Machinery Inc.coreDomestic distributor based in Minnesota. Mike Flanagan (612) 308-8190, [email protected]. Covers Minnesota region for MD Technology tapping tools and accessories.
- C.E. Tooling Inc.coreNevada-based tooling distributor. Ted Skopec (800) 634-6628, [email protected]. Provides MD Technology products in Nevada.
- TR GoldsmithcoreNew York-based business distributor. Mark Kirchgraber (585) 617-4187, [email protected]. Represents MD Technology in New York businesses.
- Harrison Industrial Equipment Co., Inc.coreTexas-based industrial equipment distributor. Mick Harrison (817) 354-4200. Provides MD Technology tapping tools to Texas manufacturers.
- Waveform TechnologycoreTexas-based technology distributor. Brad Shields (972) 485-4486, [email protected]. Distributes MD Technology products in Texas.
- Borak Werkzeuge + MaschinencoreGerman distributor. Klaus-Dieter Borak 0 23 64/ 6 91 13, [email protected]. Represents MD Technology in Germany.
- Itida Cad Services PVT, LTD.coreIndian distributor. Ashish +91-11-26012458, [email protected], www.itida.com. Distributes MD Technology products in India.
- Wave Mechanics, LTD.coreIsraeli distributor. Eran Yarkoni Cell: 972-54-4560686, Office: +972-09-9661210, [email protected]. Distributes MD Technology in Israel.
- Finn Power Italia srlcoreItalian distributor. Aki Kuusinen/Philippe Beauplat +39 (0) 309506311, [email protected]. Represents MD Technology in Italy.
- Oy C. Lindholm Engineering AbcoreFinnish distributor. Svante Eklund +358 (0) 407 354 654, www.cle.fi. Distributes MD Technology products in Finland.
- Finn-Power oycoreFinnish distributor. Kari Sundberg +358 50 311 1783, www.primapower.com. Represents MD Technology in Finland.
- LidecocoreSwedish distributor. Hans Johansson 0321-53 03 50, [email protected]. Distributes MD Technology in Sweden.
- uniktech GmbHcoreSwiss distributor. Thomas Keller +41 78 823 32 66, [email protected], www.uniktech.ch. Represents MD Technology in Switzerland.
- Rydal Precision Tools LTDcoreUK distributor. Tim Poulton 44 1322614661, [email protected]. Distributes MD Technology products in United Kingdom.
- Holland Precision Tooling BVcoreDutch distributor. Norbert De Boer 035-539 90 90, [email protected], www.hptooling.nl. Represents MD Technology in The Netherlands.
- Fosmo & Deli A.ScoreNorwegian distributor. Jan Rasmussen +47 4541 2454, [email protected], www.holen.no. Distributes MD Technology in Norway.
- Mika ToolcoreDanish distributor. +45 86 41 41 43, [email protected], www.mikatool.dk. Represents MD Technology in Denmark.
- MECOS IBERICA, S.L.coreSpanish/Portuguese distributor. Carlos Molinero +934 740 771, [email protected], www.mecos.es. Distributes MD Technology products in Spain and Portugal.
- Talas bvbacoreBelgian distributor. Didier Van Calster Tel: 015.61.60.07, [email protected] / [email protected], www.talas.be. Represents MD Technology in Belgium.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MD Technology competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trumpf: Global broad-line manufacturer of sheet metal fabrication equipment including punch presses, lasers, and bending machines. Trumpf is both an indirect competitor (offering its own tooling ecosystem) and an OEM whose installed base represents an adjacent market for MD Technology tapping tools.
- Amada: Major manufacturer of turret punch presses, laser cutting machines, and sheet metal fabrication equipment. Amada is the OEM whose thick style tooling system MD Technology's TT2\"/TT3.5\" tools are specifically designed for, making it both the primary enabling platform and a potential bundling competitor.
- Salvagnini: Manufacturer of flexible sheet metal fabrication systems including punch-shear combo machines. Listed as a supported machine platform for MD Technology tapping tools and a broader equipment incumbent in the same fabrication shops.
- Finn-Power (Prima Power): Manufacturer of turret punch presses, panel benders, and combined punch-laser systems. Multiple Finn-Power entities serve as MD Technology distributors, indicating Finn-Power's installed base overlaps MD Technology's core market.
Direct peers
- Wilson Tool International: Leading manufacturer of tooling for Amada, Trumpf, and other turret punch presses, including punches, dies, and strippers. Wilson Tool is the most direct competitor to MD Technology's turret tapping tool offering for the same installed base of CNC punch presses.
- Dayton Progress (MISUMI): Producer of punches, dies, and special tool components for metal stamping and turret punch press applications. Dayton Progress is a direct peer in the punch press tooling category that competes for the same fabricator customer wallet.
- Mate Precision Tooling: Manufacturer of tooling, punch holders, and accessories for Amada-style and other turret punch presses. Mate competes directly with MD Technology in the same channel and serves overlapping precision sheet metal fabrication customers.
- Precision Punch Corp: Manufacturer of punches, dies, retainers, and accessories for Amada and other turret punch presses. Direct competitor selling into the same precision sheet metal fabrication installed base.
Emerging players
- OSG Corporation: Global manufacturer of taps, end mills, drills, and threading tools. OSG competes with MD Technology specifically on the powder metal roll form tap consumable business and could expand into integrated tapping tool systems.
- Dormer Pramet: Manufacturer of metal cutting tools including taps and thread form tooling. Dormer Pramet competes with MD Technology's consumable tap business and could leverage its broader catalog to bundle taps with tool holders.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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MD Technology leadership team
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Profiles2 records
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Frequently asked questions about MD Technology
What does MD Technology do?
MD Technology manufactures and sells automated turret tapping tools (TT2" and TT3.5") used in CNC turret punch presses for metal fabrication and sheet metal applications, along with powder metal roll form taps, tapping oils/lubricants, accessories, and repair services for legacy NCT3/NCT3.5 tools. The tools integrate with Amada, Finn-Power, Murata Wiedemann, Strippit, Nisshinbo, and Salvagnini machines.
Is MD Technology a public or private company?
MD Technology is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MD Technology founded?
MD Technology was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is MD Technology based?
MD Technology is headquartered in Corona, United States, in the North America region.
How does MD Technology make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Tapping Tools Sales are the primary driver. The others are roll Form Taps Sales, tapping Oils and Lubricants, accessories and Parts and repair and Service.
Who are MD Technology's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trumpf, Amada, Salvagnini and Finn-Power (Prima Power). Direct peers are Wilson Tool International, Dayton Progress (MISUMI), Mate Precision Tooling and Precision Punch Corp. Emerging players are OSG Corporation and Dormer Pramet.
Does MD Technology have an API?
No public API is recorded for MD Technology.
What industry is MD Technology in?
MD Technology's product category is Industrial CNC Turret Punch Press Tooling. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAB, Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures). Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3540.