This section provides an overview for toolholders as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 52 toolholder manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked toolholder companies as of November, 2024: 1.T.M. Smith Tool International Corp., 2.Methods Machine Tools, Inc., 3.Conprofe Technology Group Co., Ltd.
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A toolholder is a connecting device, called tooling, used to connect a tool to the machine tool spindle.
Toolholders can mount and hold tools used for cutting and other purposes.
Toolholders are used to hold cutting tools. In addition to single-type toolholders, there are also toolholders that are integrated with a shank, which are used to fix a toolholder to the spindle of a machine tool.
Toolholders are used as peripheral equipment for tooling and to hold tools used for cutting.
There are various methods of securing toolholders, including the following:
The following is an explanation of the principle of a toolholder by each type of clamping method.
In the fixing method called collet chuck, the toolholder is cut into the toolholder; the tool is passed through the toolholder, and then the tool is held by tightening the outer circumference from the outside, resulting in low runout and highly accurate mounting.
Hydraulic chucks are also known as hydro chucks.
As the name implies, it creates hydraulic pressure by applying high pressure to the oil inside the toolholder when tightening the tool. It is then deformed and secured using hydraulic pressure against the desired point.
In the case of a hard-fit chuck, the toolholder is heated to a high temperature, and the heat-induced expansion and contraction of the metal is used to tighten the tool with excellent rigidity and holding power.
Milling chucks use needle bearing forces to tighten the tool, which structurally increases the hold and rigidity of the tool.
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Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. (AME), established in 1966 in Rockford, Illinois, is a manufacturer that provides design, engineering, and consulting services for industries including machine tools, assembly, and packaging. The company offers a diverse range of products including production carbide saws and blades, workholding, safety, and position holding devices, as well as power drawbars and spindle interface components. It has developed advanced solutions for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. It has expanded its offerings through partnerships with companies like Hennig Inc., Ott-Jakob, and Sitema. These alliances have enabled it to enhance productivity and performance by providing unique products.
T.M. Smith Tool International Corp., an American company established in 1957 and based in Mount Clemens, Michigan, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in tool holding systems. The company’s product portfolio includes special tool holders, quick change tap holders, quick change tap adapters, radial floating collet chucks, and collet nuts. The company's products find applications in diverse sectors, including the aerospace, automotive, medical, marine, and farm implement industries. The company is ISO 9001 certified, and it provides customer support and product customization services related to its tool holding products.
Bilz has been a manufacturer of clamping tools since 1919 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The company manufactures equipment for industrial use along with clamping tools for tapping and vibration isolation and also provides control products like air springs, leveling elements, and other accessories. The accessories enhance the clamping tools' performance and functionality, and overall, the manufactured items have applications in the semiconductor industry, display technology, machining, metal forming equipment, and further serving the nanotechnology and related sectors.
Haimer USA, founded in Villa Park, IL, in 2002 is a manufacturer of Tool Holder, Shrink-Fit Machines, 3 Dimensional Edge Finders and Solid Carbide Endmills. The company's product portfolio includes 3D-Sensors and centering devices, Grinding Wheel Adapters, measuring equipment, face shields and Accessories for tool holders. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company has a 24,000 square foot facility containing a showroom, offices and a full stocking warehouse
Parlec, Inc., established in 1948 and based in Fairport, New York, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision tooling equipment. The company's product range includes micron power milling chucks, ER collet chucks, modular boring components, twin bore roughing systems, and numertap tapping solutions. These products find applications in precision machining, milling, and tapping tasks. They primarily serve industries such as manufacturing, metalworking, aerospace, and automotive. In addition to its products, the company offers services like engineering support, manufacturing, distribution, and after-sales support.
Techniks Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of CNC tooling solutions for various metalworking industries and it is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA and was established in 1997. Techniks Inc. offers a range of products such as collet chucks, end mill holders, shrinkfit holders, boring tools, tapping tools, and magnetic workholding and lifting devices. It also provides customer services such as technical support, catalog request, and customized solutions. Techniks Inc. is part of the Techniks Tool Group, which also includes Parlec, a source for premiere CNC tooling.
Collis Toolholder Corp., founded in 1901 as Collis Pattern Works, is an American manufacturer based in Clinton, Iowa, engaging in the machine tool industry. The company's feature products include a range of tool holders, designed for accuracy, durability, maximum repeatability, and precision tolerances. Its product lineup includes coolant-induced tool holders, end and shell mill holders, Morse and Jacobs taper holders, along with related items like tool holder bushings. The company also produces collets and collet chucks, Morse and Jacobs drilling chucks, tapping tools, and other general-purpose tools and accessories, like drill drifts, retention knobs, and wrenches, catering to diverse machining needs.
mPower, established in Erie, PA in 1946 is a manufacturer of machinery parts such as Quick Change Systems, Base & Fixture Plates and Tooling Columns. The company's product portfolio includes Gears and Gearboxes, Shafts Spindles, Bearings and Bushings that are used in industries such as Aerospace, Military/defense, Medical, Food processing/Farming & Agriculture. The company has a manufacturing facility that is 50,000 square feet and includes engineering, and administrative areas. The company also has a global distribution network and a customer support center.
Advanced Industries, Inc, founded in 1991 and based in Chelsea, Michigan, is a manufacturer of parts of CNC machines. The company performs its functions under ISO 9001: and AS9100D certifications. It offers CNC machining, CNC turning, multi-function machining, CNC milling, and more. The company's CNC machining services are supported by secondary capabilities such as flame spray coating, welding, and surface grinding. Advanced Industries' adoption of advanced technology has enabled advanced technologies to manufacture low-priced parts for the manufacturers.
HEULE Tool Corporation, established in 1961, and headquartered in Loveland, Ohio, is a manufacturer of precision chamfering and deburring cutting tools for high volume manufacturing. Its product range includes deburring/chamfering, cross hole deburring, countersinking, spotfacing and combination drilling tools, which caters in industries like aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and heavy equipment. Its products are utilized to achieve precise and smooth machining finishes, remove burrs, and create accurately sized holes. The company is also an ISO 9001;2015 and ISO 9000;2001 certified.
Custom Tool & Grinding, established in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1976, is a manufacturer of custom cutting tools such as solid carbide, brazed carbide, and high speed steel. Their product portfolio includes Drills, Carbide and PCBN-tipped inserts, Step tools/step drills/form drills, Porting tools & Carbide, and HSS form milling cutters. The company serves markets including automotive, aerospace, medical, glass mold, and plastics. The company provides services including national distribution, product selection, custom tooling services, repair and customer service.
Thermwood is based in Dale, Indiana, and operates as a multinational diversified CNC machinery manufacturer that markets its products and services globally through offices in 11 countries. The company primarily serves the woodworking, aerospace, plastics, and composites industries but also serves almost every major industry from medicine to entertainment. The company’s products include both hardware and software. Hardware includes 3-axis and 5-axis CNC routers and LSAM machines. Software offerings include Mastercam, Moldplus, and THM Desktop among others.
CJWinter, founded in Rochester, New York, in 1969 is a manufacturer of thread rolling attachments, thread rolls, specialty dies and tooling for multi-spindle and CNC machines. The company's product portfolio includes cold-displacement, cylindrical dies and attachments. multi-spindle screw machines, rotary transfer machines and CNC – lathes. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also provide services including product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
RedLine Tools is a manufacturer and distributor of cutting tools and tooling solutions headquartered in Minnesota, USA. The company manufactures precision tools for various industries, including manufacturing, machining, and metalworking. The company's product lineup includes end mills, drill bits, taps and dies, reamers, milling cutters, and tool holders. These products are used in metalworking applications, including machining steel, aluminum, and other metals. The company also offers various accessories that complement its cutting tools.
Aloris Tool Technology Co., Inc., established in 1946 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of tool posts and tool holders specializing in quick-change tooling. The company's product line includes carbide insert dovetail cutting tools, CNC bar pullers, tool posts, threading bars, and tool holders. The company's own products are branded Aloris, and it also distributes machine tooling equipment manufactured under the YesTools brand. The company serves manufacturers and commercial trade services companies in industries that include consumer products, automotive, chemical processing, and agriculture.
Kennametal, Inc. is an American manufacturer and distributor of engineering tools and materials that was established in 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company primarily produces mining and metalworking tools such as solid carbide cutters and indexable inserts. They also offer components as well as materials, including metal powders, drill bits, tungsten-based alloys, and carbide rods and blanks. These are commonly used in construction, transportation, and energy production, as well as in surface and underground mining operations. Kennametal, Inc. operates internationally with several subsidiaries of its own, including Sintec Keramik GmbH, Stellite Holdings Ltd, and Conforma Clad Inc.
Methods Machine Tools is a supplier and distributor of precision machine tools and solutions since 1958 and are based in Sudbury. The company provides CNC machines and tools, engineering services, turnkey integration, and production automation for precision manufacturers and machining shops. The list of imports includes Vertical and Horizontal machines, Multitasking CNC Lathes, Cycle controlled Lates, Digital Optical Comparator machines, and more. They serve a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, firearms, and medical to help them produce complex components and parts, and maximize their production.
Royal Products was founded in 1946 and is now based in Hauppauge, New York as a division of Curran Manufacturing Corporation. The company is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of systems and manufacturing components and accessories. The company’s product line includes dead and live centers, chucks, lathes, fixtures, and tools such as air cleaning guns. The company offers various support including onsite product demonstrations and operational training. The company sells through authorized select distributors to domestic and international customers.
Cleveland Bit Company LLC (CleBitCo) is a Lakewood, Ohio-based supplier of custom carpenter and woodworking tools. Founded in 2016, the company offers custom tooling design and 3D modeling for solid carbide, insert, and brazed tools. The company’s product inventory includes CNC router bits, knife and saw blades, drills, and tool holders from brands such as Popular Tools and Mayser Inducon. CleBitCo also provides router consultation and maintenance as well as tool sharpening services for clients in plastics and composites, woodworking, and sign-making specializations.
ESA Eppinger GmbH (Eppinger Group), founded in 1925 and headquartered in Denkendorf, Germany, is a developer and manufacturer of tool holders for CNC turning, milling centers, and precision gears. The company's portfolio includes fixed and driven tool holders and complete tooling systems, spiral, hypoid, and Zerol bevel gears, rotary tables for machine tools, and special gears. These products are used in machine and plant engineering, robotics, and CNC technology. The company offers individual machine customization and end-to-end solutions from a single source.
SECO, founded in Fagersta, Sweden is a supplier of metal cutting solutions for milling, stationary tools, holemaking and tooling systems. The company's product portfolio includes cutting tools, including drills, end mills, reamers, and inserts, CNC machining centers, Laser Cutting Systems, Waterjet Cutting Machines and Abrasive Cutting Tools. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
EMUGE-FRANKEN, established in 1920 and based in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in precision tools and cutting tools. The company's product portfolio includes threading, drilling, milling, testing, and clamping tools. These tools find applications across diverse industries such as metalworking, aerospace, medical device manufacturing, automotive, and various other sectors. The company provides global expert support, supplying custom tools, system solutions, regrinding, product catalogs, and delivery services. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, maintaining quality and environmental standards.I
Shandong Jinjie Machinery Co.,LTD., founded in Shandong, China, in 2006 is a manufacturer of tooling system products such as balancing machines, Diebold gauges, and measuring machines, The company's product portfolio includes CNC Tool Holders Static and Driven Tools, Boring Tools, and Tool Holder Accessories. Their products are used in in general engineering applications, supporting various machining tasks, the medical industry with specialized tooling for manufacturing medical devices and implants, and in the energy sector for machining parts used in power generation and distribution.
Iscar Ltd., founded in 1952 and located in Migdal Tefen, Israel, is a manufacturer of metal tools for the industrial sector established as a subsidiary of the IMC Group before being acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2006. The company offers carbide inserts used in cutting tools like milling cutters and drills, and end mills for multi-purpose rotary cutting applications. It also offers custom manufacturing services for clients with unique projects. The company’s products are mainly used in the industrial manufacturing and defense sectors.
NIKKEN KOSAKUSHO WORKS, LTD.- was founded in 1958 and is a manufacturer of machine tool attachments and industrial tools based in Daito, Osaka, Japan. The company manufactures various products such as NC tooling system, CNC rotary table, carbide PF radical mill reamer, conventional milling chuck, and tool ID management system. The products are distributed to various countries such as United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, and Sweden. The company has participated in various exhibitions, including Mechatronics Technology Japan (MECT) 2023.
Shin-Yain Industrial Co., Ltd. was established in 1979 and is based in Taichung, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of precise tool holders and associated accessories for various industries. The company has ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications and provides workpiece clamping systems, measuring tools for machining centers, angle & boring heads, face milling & end mill cutters, and, brush series along with cutting tools, chip removers, runout adjustable holders, and, shrink fit chucks & machines for construction, automotive, metal working, mining, and machinery manufacturing sectors.
Ann Way Machine Tools Co. Ltd., established in 1979 and headquartered in Taichung City, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of cutting tools and holders for CNC machine tools. The company offers products such as keyless drill chucks, cutting, boring, and milling tools. These roducts are manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001 quality management guidelines. The company's R&D department consistently introduces new products that serve industries across USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. It has offices strategically located in different regions, including Tainan, Kun Shan, and Dongguan.
Sunrise Technologies, established in 2005, is an Indian manufacturer based in Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore, specializing in computer numerical control (CNC) tool holders and precision components. The company provides a range of tool holders for securely mounting cutting tools in machine tool equipment, ensuring precision in machining operations. These products feature rigidity in the spindles and precision balanced for high-speed operations. The company also manufactures precision machined components, including aluminum casting components, high-precision components, and high-precision fasteners. The company utilizes CNC turning and machining centers to manufacture for its clients, such as Bosch Rexroth AG, HOMAG Machinery, and John Crane Group.
Helmut Diebold GmbH & Co. is an ISO 9000-certified manufacturer of precision tooling systems founded in 1952 and based in Jungingen, Germany. The company’s product lineup includes high-frequency spindles for use in high-speed milling machines, goldring tool handlers for machining operations, and taper gauges designed for precise measurement. It also offers balancing tool holders, as well as quality inspection and calibration services for customers requiring additional support. The company’s products are used by client manufacturers of machine tools and medical devices.
Shanghai Nagoya Precision Tools Co. Ltd. is based in Shanghai, China, and is a manufacturer of five-axis tool grinding machines and cutting tools established in 1992 as a joint venture between Shanghai Tool Works Co. Ltd. and Japan’s Nagoya Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd. The company’s products include diamond and cubic boron nitride (CBN) cutting tools for brittle or hard materials, non-standard cutting tools such as reamers and carbide forming tools, and five-axis tool grinders for creating various shapes and angles of cutting tools. The company’s products are used by client manufacturers of industrial machinery and equipment.
Ghines Group srl is a manufacturer of diamond tools and related equipment for stone countertop fabrication established in 1981 and located in Rimini, Italy. The company primarily produces stone contouring routers for creating bullnose profiles on stone materials, and diamond tools designed for shaping or finishing applications using manual stone routers. It also offers spare parts, equipment maintenance and repair services for its products. The company mainly serves stonemasons and marble workers, as well as clients in the construction industry.
MORSE Cutting Tools, founded in Novi, Michigan, in 1864 is a manufacturer of cutting tools, superior endmills and drills. The company's product portfolio includes indexable inserts, including carbide, ceramic, and CBN inserts, used in turning, milling, and threading operations, solid carbide end mills, and boring bars and toolholders. The company serves markets including automotive, aerospace, medical, glass mold, and plastics. The company provides services including national distribution, product selection, custom tooling services, repair and customer service.
Conprofe Technology Group Co., Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing equipment and solutions that was established in 2003 and headquartered in Guangzhou Science City, China. The company designs and produces green manufacturing solutions and other key components. Its product lines include precision tools such as threading taps and precision tool holders. It offers key components of high-end equipment such as ultrasonic machining and welding, rotary tables, and lubrication. The company also offers ultrasonic green machining centers such as three-axis high precision and five-axis simultaneous ultrasonic machining centers. Conprofe’s comprehensive services include technical consultation, customized solutions, and after-sales support.
M.T. S.r.l., established in 1972 and based in Rimini, Italy, is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer of driven and static tool holders for CNC lathes. The company equips vertical, horizontal, and Swiss CNC lathes and has a catalog of over 10,000 products, including radial, axial, and adjustable angle-driven tool holders. The company manufactures all its products in Italy and can also operate as a contractor for mechanical machining according to the customer’s specifications. In 2020, the company obtained the AS9100D / EN9100: 2018 in the aerospace and industrial sector.
Ellsworth Cutting Tools Ltd. (ECT) is a cutting tool manufacturer founded in 1980. Headquartered in Chesterfield, Michigan, the company offers cutting tools like counter bores, indexable drills, and reamers, as well as tooling for brushings, work holdings, and fixturing. The company works with carbide, high speed steel, and PCD (polycrystalline diamond), which are suited for cutting hard and abrasive materials such as metals, ceramics, and composites. ECT also provides custom tool design and tool reconditioning services for clients with demanding cutting requirements such as the Ford Motor Company, Boeing, and ExxonMobil.
KEMMLER Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, founded in 1997, is a German manufacturer and distributor of various machine tools based in Mössingen, Baden-Württemberg. The company’s featured products are various tool holders, which are adapters used to securely mount cutting tools in machine tool equipment to ensure precision machining with zero tolerance for even microscopic errors. The company also manufactures collets, commonly employed to create circular fixtures around spindles, as well as pull studs or retention knobs, primarily used to connect machine drawbars and tool holders. These products are distributed to a diverse clientele, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), specialized shops, tool manufacturers, and retail companies.
MST Corporation, established in 1937 and headquartered in Nara, Japan, is a machining center tooling and equipment manufacturer. The company offers a range of products, including measurement tools, maintenance tools, and tooling systems for machining centers. It also produces wire EDM fixtures and tools. These products are used for precision machining center cutting, the maintenance of machining tools, and clamping workpieces for wire electrical discharge machining. Its main customers include OSG Corporation,Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd., and G-Net Corporation.
Hoffmann SE is a supplier and distributor of quality tools, workshop equipment, and personal protective equipment that was established in 1919 and is based in Munich, Germany. The company’s product portfolio includes hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, clamping tools, cutting tools. The performance, excellence, and dependability of the tools, workshop equipment, and personal protective equipment have been carefully considered. The products are utilized in various industries, including metalworking, automotive, aerospace, jewelry, and electronics. Additionally, it is designed with energy efficiency and environmental compliance in mind.
Vischer & Bolli AG Machining and workholding, founded in Germany in 1957, is a supplier of drilling, deburring, and milling machines. The company's product portfolio includes flat drills, step drills, 3-lip drills, deep hole drills, and micro drills for every application of materials such as steel, cast iron, aluminum, stainless materials, stainless steel, and titanium. It also offers clamping products such as MasterGrips, Workpiece stops, Deflection clamping jaw, and Wedge clamping elements.
BIG DAISHOWA Americas (BDA) is a North American distributor of precision metal cutting tools and machine tool accessories that was originally established in 1990 as Kaiser Precision Tooling before its acquisition by the Japanese company BIG DAISHOWA in 2022. Based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, the company stocks various industrial tooling products such as boring and cutting tools, speed increasers and angle heads, tool holders, and measuring instruments. These are mainly used by BDA's clients in the agricultural, energy, medical, and automotive industries.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | T.M. Smith Tool International Corp. |
11.1%
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2 | Methods Machine Tools, Inc. |
11.1%
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3 | Conprofe Technology Group Co., Ltd |
8.3%
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4 | Karl Schüssler GmbH & Co. KG |
5.6%
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5 | SUHNER Switzerland Ltd |
5.6%
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6 | Kemmler Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH |
5.6%
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7 | Shin-Yain Industrial Co., Ltd. |
5.6%
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8 | HEULE Tool Corporation |
5.6%
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9 | ESA Eppinger GmbH |
2.8%
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10 | REtool LLC. |
2.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the toolholder page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 23 | 62.2% |
Germany | 3 | 8.1% |
Taiwan | 3 | 8.1% |
Switzerland | 2 | 5.4% |
Sweden | 1 | 2.7% |
China | 1 | 2.7% |
Israel | 1 | 2.7% |
Japan | 1 | 2.7% |
India | 1 | 2.7% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 2.7% |
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