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This section provides an overview for file sets as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 file set manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked file set companies as of February, 2026: 1.ICS Cutting Tools Inc, 2.Lobtex Co. Ltd..
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A file set is a collection of files in various shapes and sizes, designed for shaping and smoothing materials. The most common file sets include 5-file, 8-file, and 12-file sets. The 5-file set, which includes typical shapes like cylindrical, flat, and triangular, suffices for most purposes. The 12-file set, with more variety, is often used by professionals in intricate work, such as jewelry engravers.
Files are essential tools for working with materials like wood and metal, used for tasks like smoothing surfaces or removing paint. The variety of shapes in a file set allows for greater flexibility in matching the file to the specific part of the material being worked on. Additionally, files are also used for shaping plastics, making them versatile tools in wood and metalworking, as well as plastic modeling.
Files are typically made from hard metals like carbon steel, with a textured surface known as the "blade." This blade, when rubbed against a material, gradually shaves it off. The effectiveness of a file depends on the hardness of both the file and the material. The design of the file's blade allows for sharpening by pressing the file against the material during use. Files vary in coarseness, serving different purposes from rough grinding to finishing. Diamond files, with diamond particles, and files specialized for ironworkers or woodworkers are available in sets, with options for coarser or finer grits to suit specific applications.
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ICS Cutting Tools Inc., established in Casco, Wisconsin, the United States, is a manufacturing company of cutting tools, established in 1980. The company boasts an extensive line of cutting tools, with over 47,000 items designed to cater to a wide range of tooling applications. Its product line includes custom and standard drills, end mills, taps, dies, reamers, and other cutting tools. It is a preferred choice for customers globally. With its global shipping capabilities, it continues to expand its reach, providing top-notch cutting tools to customers around the world.
Lobtex CO. LTD., established in 1888 and headquartered in Higashiosaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of various tools like industrial fasteners, cutting, fastening, work, and electrical equipment tools. The company invented the two-handed hair clipper in 1888 as an alternative to imported clippers and made it popular in the barber industry. In 1928, it started making wrenches, and in 1932, it successfully produced the first adjustable wrench made domestically. It is ISO9001 and ISO1400 certified, and some of its products include hand punchers, riveters, pliers, wrenches, and vises.
Soham Industrial Diamonds, established in India in 1985, is a manufacturer of industrial diamond powders and tools. The company specializes in producing top diamond abrasives and related products, catering to industries such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace. With a robust international network, it serves a diverse global clientele. Its strengths lie in its precision manufacturing processes and delivering superior diamond solutions. It has forged vital partnerships and became known for its quality standards, ensuring its position as a major player in the industrial diamond industry.
Ningbo Tiangong Great Star Tools Co., Ltd., founded in China, in 1971 is a supplier and manufacturer of hand tools. The company's product portfolio includes drills, chisels, clamps, pliers and raincoats. 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, Warehousing, New Product Design and Development. Custom Manufacturing and national distribution.
ENGINEER INC, founded in 1948 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, serves as a manufacturer and supplier of professional hand tools, specializing in tools for the electronics industry. Its wide-ranging products, including cutting pliers, crimping pliers, gripping pliers, screw extractors, and scissors, are instrumental in precision work, circuit assembly, and electronics repair. These tools are designed to enhance precision and efficiency, making it invaluable for professionals in electronics, where accuracy is paramount.
Simonds Saw, LLC. was established in 1832 and is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, USA, as a manufacturer of file products. The product list of the company consists of American Pattern "RED TANG" Files, Black Maxi-Sharp Files, Swiss Pattern Needle Files, and Swiss Pattern Files. These files are employed for sharpening saws, dressing edged tools, and precision electronic work, offering smooth finishes, rust resistance, and fine detail work capabilities. The company caters to the woodworking, metalworking, electronic, jewelry, and automotive industries.
Vedika Traders (Vedika Enterprises), established in 2011, is an Indian manufacturer and supplier based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, specializing in jewelry polishing tools. Certified by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), the company offers various products, such as high-speed steel (HSS) micro drills, felt ring buffs, and rubber polishing wheels. It also produces diamond powder and lapping paste, as well as metal polishing paste for ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys.
August Rüggeberg GmbH & Co. KG founded in Hauptstraße, Marienheide, Germany, in 1799, is a manufacturer and distributor of surface processing and cutting equipment. The company manufactures drilling tools, composite brushes, grinding and polishing tools, and pneumatic drums. Its turnover in 2022 was €328 million and has 1,950 employees. The company also provides spare parts for its products in over 100 countries worldwide. Its diamond trim bruises are used for rounding the edges of tungsten carbide tools.
INDER GROUP OF INDUSTRIES was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Madhya Pradesh, India, as a certified manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of a huge range of pipe bending machines, hydraulic pipe bending machines, hydraulic pipe benders, among others. The company's achievement has been made feasible by its capacity to stay updated with advancements in mechanical trade and by consistently expanding its trade and manufacturing programs to include novel tools and machines. Quality checks are conducted on all goods throughout each stage of the production process, and performance is evaluated under rigorous and challenging conditions.
National Trading Company, established in 2009 and headquartered in Maharashtra, India, is an exporter, importer, and supplier of industrial tools and components. Its industrial tools and components are imported and sold by the company within the domestic marketplace, offering a range that includes power tools, universal nibblers, and also electrical polishers. Additionally, the company also provides electrical belt grinders, and imports substantial stocks of its tools from its vendors every month.
Ranking as of February 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICS Cutting Tools Inc |
50.0%
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| 2 | Lobtex Co. Ltd. |
50.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the file set page as of February 2026. 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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India
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4 | 50.0% |
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United States of America
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1 | 12.5% |
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Japan
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1 | 12.5% |
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China
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1 | 12.5% |
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Germany
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1 | 12.5% |
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146 products - Page 2
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■Summary This common file (habilis) has a classic yet ideal shape that combines the qualities needed for precision finishing. This series is design...
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■Summary Diamond grains are fixed using Ni electrodeposition method. Improved performance such as adhesion, grinding, and wear resistance. ■Applic...
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■Features ・A file used when finishing fine parts by hand after machining. -There are more types than ironwork files, with 12 different cross-secti...
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■Features ・A file used when finishing fine parts by hand after machining. -There are more types than ironwork files, with 12 different cross-secti...
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■ Features ･ Black dyed file that is hard to clog and lasts sharp sharpness. ･ Polish the file with electrolytic polishing, bite well, sharp sharpn...
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Mineshima Co., Ltd.
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Two types of file set with brass files included.
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A set of 10 craft files used for processing gates on plastic models. Flat, instep round, round, square, triangular, tapered flat, daen, belly round...
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A set of 5 craft files used for processing gates on plastic models. Flat, square, triangular, round, round shape. The roughness is equivalent to fi...
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A set of 3 craft files used for processing gates on plastic models. Round, instep round, flat shape. The roughness is equivalent to fine grain. Eac...
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■Features The WorldSkills Competition is a competition in which top-level technicians gather to compete in processing technology. This is a certifi...
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■Features Files that can be attached to electric and pneumatic tools are available in a wide variety of sizes and textures, including materials suc...
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■Features Files that can be attached to electric and pneumatic tools are available in a wide variety of sizes and textures, including materials suc...
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■Summary We are the first in the industry to use high-speed steel SKH-51, which has excellent wear resistance and heat resistance, and coat it with...
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■Summary "Bright-900 Series" is an original Tsubosan product that can be used for both soft and hard materials. In particular, it does not clog the...
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■ Features ･ It is a set product of a file with a grip rubber. ■ Use ･ For burr removal, grinding, and polishing.
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■Summary Combination file with different coarseness on the front and back sides ■Applications - Since the roughness of the front and back sides ar...
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■ Features ･ A set of black dyed file that is hard to clog and has a sharp sharpness. ･ Polish the file with electrolytic polishing, bite well, sha...
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■Summary "Bright-900 Series" is an original Tsubosan product that can be used for both soft and hard materials. In particular, it does not clog the...
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■Features ・This is a very fine file. Suitable for more precise finishing work. - Suitable for precision processing of metals and precision finishi...
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■Features ・This is a very fine file. Suitable for more precise finishing work. - Suitable for precision processing of metals and precision finishi...
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■Features ・This is a very fine file. Suitable for more precise finishing work. - Suitable for precision processing of metals and precision finishi...
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This is the most suitable product for making keys. This is an indispensable product for key making, from finishing cylinder keys and bit key flat k...
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■Features ・Same dimensions for all shapes and file parts ・The coarseness of the mesh changes depending on the last two digits of the model number...
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■Set contents ・K-121 ・K-122 ・K-123 ・K-124 ・K-125
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■Set contents ・K-051 ・K-052 ・K-053
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■Set contents ・K-101 ・K-102 ・K-103
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■Summary Barobe brand files come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and types. Designed for a wide range of applications. The shape makes it easy to sc...
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■Summary Barobe brand files come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and types. Designed for a wide range of applications. The shape makes it easy to sc...
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■Summary Barobe brand files come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and types. Designed for a wide range of applications. The shape makes it easy to sc...
