Somma Tool Co. announces its acquisition of the Max-Bar Tool Co. Max-Bar is a leading manufacturer of carbide cutting tools and holders for Swiss-style CNC machines. The Max-Bar product line offers toolholders and carbide inserts in six separate IC sizes to cover all manufacturing applications.

All standard inserts are precision ground with sharp corners for superior function and repeatability. Custom uncoated inserts are designed and manufactured in one to three days, coated inserts would take an additional five days. Inserts with custom depths, cut, radii, angles, flats and forms are also available for quoting. Trial orders are always welcome.