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3 Day Delivery Commitment
The Rapid Edge Program is designed to help customers who need high quality tools FAST. This program provides Rapid 3 day delivery for the following types of specials; drills, single and 2 step drills, endmills, and reamers. We can provide high performance coated or uncoated tools designed for your specific application. The following parameters must be met to be eligible for the Rapid Edge Program – Limited to stock blanks, – diameter ranges 3mm-20mm, Max Overall Length 10’’, Min Qty 3 pcs, Max Qty 12pcs. 3 Day Shipment guaranteed after 1. Order Confirmation, 2. Purchase order # and 3. Print Approval. Quote response is guaranteed within a few hours. Start yours today! (If you are expediting an urgent reconditioning order, please download and fill out our solid carbide endmill reconditioning form to submit with your request.)
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What is rapid tooling in CNC cutting tool manufacturing?
In CNC cutting tool manufacturing, rapid tooling refers to an expedited design and production service that delivers custom solid carbide tools—such as drills, step drills, end mills, and reamers—on an accelerated lead time to solve emergency spindle downtime or tight production deadlines.
What is prototype tooling for custom carbide specials?
Prototype tooling involves small-batch, low-quantity manufacturing (typically 3 to 12 pieces) of custom cutting tools designed to test and prove out a new machining process, hole geometry, or material application before committing to full-scale production.
How fast is the delivery turnaround for the Rapid Edge rapid tooling program?
The Rapid Edge Program provides a guaranteed 3-day shipment commitment following order confirmation, PO submission, and print approval. Quote responses for rapid tooling requests are guaranteed within a few business hours.
What tool parameters must be met to qualify for 3-day rapid tooling?
To qualify for 3-day rapid tooling delivery, the custom tools must utilize stock blanks, fall within a 3mm to 20mm (.118″ to .750″) diameter range, have a maximum overall length (OAL) of 10 inches, and have an order quantity between 3 and 12 pieces.
What cutting tool styles and PVD coatings are available for rapid tooling?
The Rapid Edge Program covers custom solid carbide drills, 1-step and 2-step drills, end mills, and reamers. Tools can be supplied uncoated or coated with high-performance PVD coatings—including TiN, AlTiN, TiB2, or proprietary Kabrlyn PVD—engineered for your specific workpiece material.
