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Form Cutter
By Drawing

Full A–Z custom form cutter manufacturing — from your DWG/STEP/PDF drawing. Solid carbide and PCD. Profile tolerance ±0.005mm.

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±0.005
mm profile tolerance
C·PCD
Carbide & PCD
100%
Custom to drawing
5–15
Days delivery
Capability

4 Product Lines

All manufactured to customer engineering drawings — from simple to complex profiles, compound curves, multi-step profiles.

01 / FORM MILL
Form Milling Cutter

Complex profile milling — special grooves, gear-like profiles, cam, step. Carbide/PCD material. Diameter 20–200mm, arbor-mounted or direct shank.

Diam. 20–200mm · Carbide/PCD
02 / FORM TURN
Form Turning Tool

Custom OD/ID turning profiles — double-R, step profile, undercut. Brazed carbide or PCD insert form. Suitable for CNC lathes and Swiss-type machines.

Brazed Carbide · PCD
03 / PROFILE GRIND
Profile Grinding

CNC profile grinding with CBN/diamond wheel — extremely complex profiles with ±0.003mm tolerance and Ra ≤ 0.2µm. For premium form cutters and mold inserts.

±0.003mm · Ra≤0.2µm · CBN wheel
04 / GAUGE
Pin & Plug Gauge Custom

Custom Go/No-Go inspection gauges per customer ISO tolerances. Carbide or SKD11 steel, ISO 286 tolerance grade. With dimensional inspection report.

Carbide · SKD11 · ISO 286
Specs

Materials & Technical Specs

Choose material based on machining characteristics — hardness, cutting speed, and workpiece material determine the optimal choice.

MaterialGrade/SymbolHardnessCutting SpeedHeat ResistanceOptimal Application
Cemented CarbideCarbide K10/K2092 HRAHigh900°CSteel, cast iron, stainless, non-ferrous — general purpose
Carbide + PVD CoatingCarbide + TiAlN/DLC92 HRA + 3400HVVery High1100°CHardened steel, difficult materials — highest performance
Polycrystalline DiamondPCD~7000 HVVery High700°CAluminum, copper, plastics, composites — not for ferrous
200mm
Max. Diameter
±0.005
mm profile tolerance
Ra≤0.4
µm surface roughness
5–15
Standard delivery days
Process

5 Steps from Drawing to Finished Tool

01
Receive Drawing

Receive DWG/DXF/STEP/PDF or technical description. Feasibility assessment, clarify tolerances and material if needed.

02
CNC Programming

CAD/CAM profile from drawing, select material and grinding wheel, plan machining and profile grinding.

03
Profile Grinding

CNC profile grinding on CBN/diamond wheel — profile tolerance ±0.005mm (±0.003mm for special requirements).

04
PVD / DLC Coating

Apply TiAlN, AlCrN, DLC or heat treatment as required — increases surface hardness, reduces friction and extends tool life.

05
CMM Inspection & Dispatch

Full profile inspection on CMM or profile projector. Issue inspection report, package and ship.

Input Formats

We accept drawings in the following formats:

STEPIGESDWGDXFPDFSTLHand drawing (scan)
Equipment

Machines & Production Equipment

CNC 5-axis tool grinder, profile grinding, CMM and precision profile inspection equipment.

CNC 5-Axis Tool Grinder
[ IMG ]
CNC 5-Axis Tool Grinder
CNC Profile Grinding Machine
[ IMG ]
CNC Profile Grinding Machine
Máy chiếu biên dạng / Profile Projector
[ IMG ]
Profile Projector
Máy đo CMM
[ IMG ]
CMM Machine
Máy tiện / phay phôi CNC
[ IMG ]
CNC Turning / Milling Machine
Thiết bị đo lường kiểm tra
[ IMG ]
Measurement & Inspection Equipment
Products

Form Cutter Samples

Sample Carbide & PCD products manufactured to customer drawings.

Dao phay định hình (Form Cutter)
[ IMG ]
Form Milling Cutter
Profile grinding biên dạng carbide
[ IMG ]
Profile grinding carbide profile
Dao tiện định hình
[ IMG ]
Form Turning Tool
Pin gauge / Plug gauge custom
[ IMG ]
Pin gauge / Plug gauge custom
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can FOTEC make cutters for non-standard profiles (not following standard modules)?
Yes. We manufacture to any profile as long as there is an accurate 2D drawing with full dimensions and tolerances. Compound profiles (combining arcs + straight lines + splines) are a specialty of our profile grinding service. No standard profile required.
When should I use PCD instead of Carbide for form cutters?
PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) is suitable for machining aluminum, copper, engineering plastics and composites — hardness ~7000 HV gives very long tool life and excellent Ra surface finish. Carbide (K10/K20) is used for stainless steel, hardened steel and ferrous materials as PCD is not suitable for ferrous workpieces.
Can I provide drawings as scanned images?
Yes, but they must be clear, well-lit and show all dimensions with tolerances. We will redraw in CAD and send back a DWG for customer confirmation before machining starts — no extra charge for this step.
What is the MOQ for form cutters?
Minimum 1 piece — we accept single-piece orders. Orders of 5 pieces or more receive unit price discounts and priority scheduling. From 20 pieces, additional stock and leadtime benefits apply.
What is the best achievable profile tolerance?
With CNC profile grinding on CBN wheel, standard profile tolerance is ±0.005mm and Ra ≤ 0.4µm. For special requirements (molds, gauges, small-bore tools), ±0.003mm and Ra ≤ 0.2µm is achievable — with additional cost and machining time.
Can you make Plug Gauges Go/No-Go to ISO tolerances?
Yes. Carbide or SKD11 steel plug gauges, tolerance grades per ISO 286/1502 and ISO 1938. Full dimensional inspection report included. If ISO/IEC 17025 accredited report (independent lab) is required, additional arrangement needed.

Have a drawing? Get a quote today.

Send DWG/STEP/PDF — Fotec's technical team confirms feasibility and quotes within one business day.

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Contact

Send Drawing for Quote

Describe the cutter to be manufactured or attach a drawing — we confirm feasibility and quote within one business day.

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