Machining Tool Selection — Quick Reference
Machining tools at AIMS cover the full metal-cutting workflow: tapping, milling, drilling, reaming, turning, grinding, deburring. Selection by operation + material + production volume drives tool life + part quality.
| Operation | Primary Tools | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Tapping (Internal Threads) | Hand taps, spiral point, spiral flute | Cutting internal threads — match flute to through/blind |
| Milling — Face + Profile | Square, ball nose, corner radius | Slotting/profiling/3D — match profile to cut |
| Drilling — Hole Making | Jobber, cobalt, carbide | HSS for mild + soft; cobalt for stainless; carbide for hardened |
| Reaming — Precision Holes | Chucking, hand reamers | ±0.025mm precision — finishing drilled holes |
| Turning — Lathe Work | Lathe tools, indexable inserts | OD/ID turning, threading, parting |
| Grinding — Surface + Cylindrical | Grinding wheels, mounted points | Hardened steels + precision finishing |
| Deburring + Edge Prep | Deburring tools, burrs, countersinks | Edge finishing, weld blending, casting flash |
| Workholding | Machine vices, magnets, clamps | Securing part during cutting |
Brand depth: Sutton Tools (AU patriot), Bordo, Goliath, Recoil (inserts), Noga, Pferd, P&N. Material rule of thumb: HSS for ≤Rc 30 mild steel; cobalt M35/M42 for Rc 30-45 stainless + tough alloys; solid carbide for Rc 45+ hardened + production. Companion: end mill guide, cobalt drill bit guide, threading tap size chart.
Machining Tools at AIMS Industrial
AIMS Industrial carries a comprehensive range of machining tools covering tapping, milling, drilling, reaming, turning, grinding and deburring applications. Whether you're equipping a job shop, a maintenance workshop or a production floor, the range spans the tools most commonly needed for metal cutting and hole-making work.
Taps and Threading
The AIMS tapping range covers hand taps, spiral point gun taps, spiral flute taps, thread forming taps and thread repair inserts. Brands include Sutton Tools, Bordo, Goliath and Recoil, in metric, imperial and pipe thread sizes. Tap wrenches and die holders are stocked to complete the threading toolkit.
End Mills and Milling Cutters
Square end mills, ball nose end mills and corner chamfer end mills from Sutton Tools and Bordo cover the majority of CNC and manual milling requirements. The range includes solid carbide VHM options in regular and extra-long reach, with TiAlN-coated variants for harder materials.
Drill Bits
Jobber drill bits, carbide drill bits, stub drill bits and self-centering drill bits from Sutton Tools, Bordo and P&N. HSS, cobalt steel and solid carbide options span metric, imperial and wire gauge sizes. Left-hand cobalt jobber drills are available for broken fastener extraction.
Reamers
The AIMS reamer range includes adjustable hand reamers and chucking reamers from Sutton Tools, Bordo and Maxigear. Adjustable hand reamers cover both metric and imperial sizes with replaceable tungsten chrome alloy blades. Taper pin reamers in HSS handle taper pin fitting in shafts and couplings.
Indexable Inserts and Turning Tooling
SECO indexable inserts cover turning, milling, threading and parting/grooving applications. Lathe tool bits in HSS and cobalt steel from Sutton, Bordo and Maxigear complete the turning toolkit for manual lathes.
Rotary Burrs and Bench Grinders
Rotary burrs for die grinders and flexible shafts cover deburring, porting, profiling and weld preparation work. Bench grinders and bench grinder accessories support tool sharpening and dressing operations in the workshop.
Toolholding and Accessories
Tap wrenches, die holders, chuck keys, drill chuck keys and drill chuck holders are stocked to support the full range of machining operations. Contact the AIMS team for assistance selecting the right toolholding solution for your lathe, mill or drilling machine.