Apex-Niagara Cutting Tools rebrands

Published
August 28, 2018 - 11:30am

Apex Cutting ToolsDAYTON, OHIO,  August 8, 2018 - Apex-Niagara Cutting Tools has become APEX Cutting Tools and will continue to provide custom-engineered cutting solutions for an array of industries and applications. With this rebrand, APEX Cutting Tools will gain over 100 collective years of industry-leading experience in assembly and fabrication applications across manufacturing industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy generation and heavy industrial.

APEX Cutting Tools uses the latest technology from materials to machines, all to guarantee the most efficient and advanced cutting tool on the market.

“At APEX Tools, we take pride in the quality of tools we create and deliver. This rebrand will merge the quality and durability of Niagara Cutter Tools with APEX’s expertise and experience in key industries. We will have a fresh, clean face to help bring us to market in the United States and Global cutting tools markets,” said Global Vice President & Commercial General Manager of APEX Tools, Bill Pugh.

Aside from a new name, Niagara operations will continue as is, and staff will remain the same. Current Niagara customers should not expect any changes in the current product offerings, product availability or level of customer service.

The product portfolio will continue to manufacture and sell polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and cubic boron nitride (CBN) coated cutters, carbide cutters and indexable cutters. APEX Cutting Tools will continue to serve all industries the highest quality and largest variety of cutting tools with the most advanced technology.

“The variety of cutting tools that we offer sets us apart from the crowd and establishes us as the leader in the cutting tool field. With our cutting tools, users will be able to run their lines more efficiently and find customizable solutions for even the most difficult of problems,” said APEX Cutting Tools General Manager, Bill McMaster.

APEX’s PCD and CBN tools are built to specification for cutting aluminum and other hard materials. With the latest laser edge cutting technology, APEX’s PCD and CBN tools are faster and more efficient than ever. Additionally, APEX Cutting Tools will continue to provide full design and build services for carbide reamers and drills. All carbide tools have custom preform and coolant-thru as required. APEX also manufactures indexable cutting tools, as well as repairing existing tools. With APEX’s advanced engineering, in-house prototype testing and 3D design and build capabilities, the former Niagara line will experience increased efficiency during projects.

APEX Cutting Tools will provide reconditioning services to existing cutting tools, which will allow the user to reuse dull and damaged cutting tools and give them new life. This AGMA-certified service will increase the value of the investment in the tool and will continue to add value for existing Niagara customers.

Related Glossary Terms

  • cubic boron nitride ( CBN)

    cubic boron nitride ( CBN)

    Crystal manufactured from boron nitride under high pressure and temperature. Used to cut hard-to-machine ferrous and nickel-base materials up to 70 HRC. Second hardest material after diamond. See superabrasive tools.

  • cubic boron nitride ( CBN)2

    cubic boron nitride ( CBN)

    Crystal manufactured from boron nitride under high pressure and temperature. Used to cut hard-to-machine ferrous and nickel-base materials up to 70 HRC. Second hardest material after diamond. See superabrasive tools.

  • polycrystalline diamond ( PCD)

    polycrystalline diamond ( PCD)

    Cutting tool material consisting of natural or synthetic diamond crystals bonded together under high pressure at elevated temperatures. PCD is available as a tip brazed to a carbide insert carrier. Used for machining nonferrous alloys and nonmetallic materials at high cutting speeds.

  • polycrystalline diamond ( PCD)2

    polycrystalline diamond ( PCD)

    Cutting tool material consisting of natural or synthetic diamond crystals bonded together under high pressure at elevated temperatures. PCD is available as a tip brazed to a carbide insert carrier. Used for machining nonferrous alloys and nonmetallic materials at high cutting speeds.

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