Prima Tooling

PRIMA TOOLING LIMITED is a UK-based contract manufacturer specialising in the design and production of standard and bespoke cutting tools. Operating from Brentwood, Essex, the company leverages experienced engineers and up-to-date machinery to deliver high-quality "Made in Britain" tooling solutions.

Their extensive capabilities encompass the manufacturing, sharpening, erosion, retipping, and reconditioning of a wide variety of tools, including router cutters, drills, end mills, and saw blades. Prima Tooling works with advanced materials such as Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD), Tungsten Carbide (TCT), solid carbide, and High-Speed Steel (HSS), serving industries that machine wood, composites, metal, and foam. They utilise precision equipment for inspection and sharpening, including Walter Helicheck, Zoller, Vollmer QXD, and Haimer machines.

Prima Tooling excels in developing custom solutions for specialist machining applications, working from drawings, sample tools, or component requirements. They offer comprehensive support from application review and tool design to manufacture and ongoing servicing. Their expertise is demonstrated through a Custom Tooling Gallery showcasing bespoke PCD, TCT, and carbide tools, and case studies highlighting successful projects, such as a significant redesign for a major UK kitchen manufacturer.