PEN Cutting Tools

Pen Cutting Tools Limited, a family-owned contract manufacturer established in 1968 and based in Sheffield, UK, specialises in the production of high-precision cutting tools and machine components. They cater to both short and large run batch production, demonstrating a significant scale of operation within their niche.

Their extensive manufacturing capabilities include wire erosion with CNC machining, achieving tolerances to ±0.005mm, and various grinding processes such as cylindrical, flat, rotary, and optical grinding, with tolerances down to ±0.002mm. They work with a range of materials including high-speed steel, tungsten carbide, PCD, and powder metallurgy steels, and serve industries such as bearing, aerospace, mould and die, and general engineering.

Pen Cutting Tools holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and provides final inspection with reporting. Key differentiators include their flexibility, deep understanding of customer drawings, and a collaborative approach focused on improving tool life and component quality, with a particular emphasis on high tolerance work and surface finishes down to 0.1Ra.