Iwata Tool is a Japanese company specializing in high-precision cutting tools with over 80 years of history. The company commenced Japan's first domestic production of center drills, establishing itself as a manufacturer of high-quality and reliable cutting tools. It has continuously developed unique product lines such as SP Center, Toglon, and ultra-fine diameter tools, leading the market. The company focuses on developing tools with 'Hard, Fast, Beautiful' characteristics, capable of machining hardened steel of HRC60 or higher. Its mission involves providing solutions that contribute to reducing customer production costs and improving product quality. Iwata Tool possesses unparalleled technical expertise in the field of small-diameter special cutting tools. Through continuous research and challenges, the company consistently introduces innovative cutting tools.IwataToolisaJapanesecompanyspecializinginhigh-precisioncuttingtoolswithover80yearsofhistory.ThecompanycommencedJapan'sfirstdomesticproductionofcenterdrills,establishingitselfasamanufacturerofhigh-qualityandreliablecuttingtools.IthascontinuouslydevelopeduniqueproductlinessuchasSPCenter,Toglon,andultra-finediametertools,leadingthemarket.Thecompanyfocusesondevelopingtoolswith'Hard,Fast,Beautiful'characteristics,capableofmachininghardenedsteelofHRC60orhigher.Itsmissioninvolvesprovidingsolutionsthatcontributetoreducingcustomerproductioncostsandimprovingproductquality.IwataToolpossessesunparalleledtechnicalexpertiseinthefieldofsmall-diameterspecialcuttingtools.Throughcontinuousresearchandchallenges,thecompanyconsistentlyintroducesinnovativecuttingtools.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
The SP Center series represents Japan's first domestically produced center drills, including product lines such as HSS SP Center, Carbide SP Center, and HSS SP Center Sharp. These tools feature high precision, long life, and excellent run-out accuracy. They offer superior cutting performance and improved surface finish due to their strong helix design. Applicable to a wide range of work materials from iron and stainless steel to hardened materials and aluminum. The series provides 60° and 90° tip angles with ALD or TiCN coating options.TheSPCenterseriesrepresentsJapan'sfirstdomesticallyproducedcenterdrills,includingproductlinessuchasHSSSPCenter,CarbideSPCenter,andHSSSPCenterSharp.Thesetoolsfeaturehighprecision,longlife,andexcellentrun-outaccuracy.Theyoffersuperiorcuttingperformanceandimprovedsurfacefinishduetotheirstronghelixdesign.Applicabletoawiderangeofworkmaterialsfromironandstainlesssteeltohardenedmaterialsandaluminum.Theseriesprovides60°and90°tipangleswithALDorTiCNcoatingoptions.
The Toglon series is specialized for high-speed and long-life machining, demonstrating exceptional performance in processing hardened steel from HRC40 to HRC72. This comprehensive line includes Toglon Sharp SP, Toglon Sharp Chamfer, Toglon Hard SP, Toglon Miniature Hard SP, Toglon Hard Drill, Toglon Miniature Hard Drill, Toglon Hard Long Drill, and Toglon Multi Chamfer (available in 5-flute, 9-flute, and long types). The Multi Chamfer, with its multi-flute design, enables ultra-high-speed chamfering while minimizing burrs and chattering, representing an innovative tool solution. Its 3-flute design ensures excellent hole diameter accuracy and superior surface finish.TheToglonseriesisspecializedforhigh-speedandlong-lifemachining,demonstratingexceptionalperformanceinprocessinghardenedsteelfromHRC40toHRC72.ThiscomprehensivelineincludesToglonSharpSP,ToglonSharpChamfer,ToglonHardSP,ToglonMiniatureHardSP,ToglonHardDrill,ToglonMiniatureHardDrill,ToglonHardLongDrill,andToglonMultiChamfer(availablein5-flute,9-flute,andlongtypes).TheMultiChamfer,withitsmulti-flutedesign,enablesultra-high-speedchamferingwhileminimizingburrsandchattering,representinganinnovativetoolsolution.Its3-flutedesignensuresexcellentholediameteraccuracyandsuperiorsurfacefinish.
Micro Cutting Tools technology specializes in ultra-small drills and chamfering tools with diameters below 6mm, extending down to 8 μm. This category includes the 'JIT' ultra-small diameter diamond electroplated tools, securing a unique position in ultra-precision machining. These tools provide essential solutions for industries requiring intricate micro-machining. The company possesses the capability to develop and supply customized special cutting tools.MicroCuttingToolstechnologyspecializesinultra-smalldrillsandchamferingtoolswithdiametersbelow6mm,extendingdownto8μm.Thiscategoryincludesthe'JIT'ultra-smalldiameterdiamondelectroplatedtools,securingauniquepositioninultra-precisionmachining.Thesetoolsprovideessentialsolutionsforindustriesrequiringintricatemicro-machining.Thecompanypossessesthecapabilitytodevelopandsupplycustomizedspecialcuttingtools.
The Drillmill is an endmill specifically designed for helical milling processes, characterized by low cutting resistance and almost zero thrust. It supports ramping angles of up to 15°, offering optimized performance for helical hole machining. This tool is applicable to various work materials, including soft steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, tempered steel, tool steel, hardened steel, ductile cast iron, titanium alloy, aluminum alloy, and copper alloy. It incorporates center oil holes and DLC coating technology to enhance durability and performance.TheDrillmillisanendmillspecificallydesignedforhelicalmillingprocesses,characterizedbylowcuttingresistanceandalmostzerothrust.Itsupportsrampinganglesofupto15°,offeringoptimizedperformanceforhelicalholemachining.Thistoolisapplicabletovariousworkmaterials,includingsoftsteel,carbonsteel,alloysteel,temperedsteel,toolsteel,hardenedsteel,ductilecastiron,titaniumalloy,aluminumalloy,andcopperalloy.ItincorporatescenteroilholesandDLCcoatingtechnologytoenhancedurabilityandperformance.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Differentiation through specialization in small-diameter and high-performance special tools. The company focuses on ultra-fine tools with diameters below 6mm, extending to 8 μm, establishing a unique market distinct from general tool manufacturers. This specialization is a core competency, providing customers with unique machining solutions. It possesses the technical capability to meet the high precision and reliability demands in micro-machining applications.Differentiationthroughspecializationinsmall-diameterandhigh-performancespecialtools.Thecompanyfocusesonultra-finetoolswithdiametersbelow6mm,extendingto8μm,establishingauniquemarketdistinctfromgeneraltoolmanufacturers.Thisspecializationisacorecompetency,providingcustomerswithuniquemachiningsolutions.Itpossessesthetechnicalcapabilitytomeetthehighprecisionandreliabilitydemandsinmicro-machiningapplications.
Possession of proprietary technology development and innovation capabilities. The company continuously develops unique product solutions such as the SP Center and Toglon series. Since its founding, it has secured numerous innovative technology patents, including the secondary relief grinding method for center drills and band grinders. The 'Hard, Fast, Beautiful' characteristics of its products signify superior performance compared to competitors.Possessionofproprietarytechnologydevelopmentandinnovationcapabilities.ThecompanycontinuouslydevelopsuniqueproductsolutionssuchastheSPCenterandToglonseries.Sinceitsfounding,ithassecurednumerousinnovativetechnologypatents,includingthesecondaryreliefgrindingmethodforcenterdrillsandbandgrinders.The'Hard,Fast,Beautiful'characteristicsofitsproductssignifysuperiorperformancecomparedtocompetitors.
Exceptional capability in processing hardened materials as a key competitive advantage. The Toglon series enables deep hole drilling and high-precision machining of hardened steel (HRC40-72), overcoming limitations of conventional machining methods for difficult-to-cut materials. This capability significantly contributes to shortening processes and reducing lead times in industries requiring hardened material processing, such as mold manufacturing.Exceptionalcapabilityinprocessinghardenedmaterialsasakeycompetitiveadvantage.TheToglonseriesenablesdeepholedrillingandhigh-precisionmachiningofhardenedsteel(HRC40-72),overcominglimitationsofconventionalmachiningmethodsfordifficult-to-cutmaterials.Thiscapabilitysignificantlycontributestoshorteningprocessesandreducingleadtimesinindustriesrequiringhardenedmaterialprocessing,suchasmoldmanufacturing.
Establishment of an integrated R&D system and robust industry-academia collaboration. The company conducts the entire R&D process in-house, from material selection to design, prototyping, and evaluation. It actively pursues joint development with leading universities like the University of Tokyo and Nagoya University, as well as research institutions such as AIST. These collaborations accelerate the acquisition of cutting-edge technologies and product innovation.EstablishmentofanintegratedR&Dsystemandrobustindustry-academiacollaboration.ThecompanyconductstheentireR&Dprocessin-house,frommaterialselectiontodesign,prototyping,andevaluation.ItactivelypursuesjointdevelopmentwithleadinguniversitiesliketheUniversityofTokyoandNagoyaUniversity,aswellasresearchinstitutionssuchasAIST.Thesecollaborationsacceleratetheacquisitionofcutting-edgetechnologiesandproductinnovation.
Customer-centric solution provision and thorough after-sales service. The company supports problem-solving through test machining at customer sites, including visits to overseas locations. It offers re-grinding and re-coating services, contributing to extended tool life and cost reduction for customers. Beyond mere product supply, it acts as a comprehensive solution partner for enhancing customer productivity.Customer-centricsolutionprovisionandthoroughafter-salesservice.Thecompanysupportsproblem-solvingthroughtestmachiningatcustomersites,includingvisitstooverseaslocations.Itoffersre-grindingandre-coatingservices,contributingtoextendedtoollifeandcostreductionforcustomers.Beyondmereproductsupply,itactsasacomprehensivesolutionpartnerforenhancingcustomerproductivity.
A strong global presence established through strategic international operations. The company operates overseas subsidiaries in Switzerland (IWATA TOOL EUROPE), China (Dalian sales office), Thailand (production and sales unit), and Vietnam (stock center). It addresses global customer demands through test machining conducted in various international locations, including Turkey and Spain. The company strengthens its position in Asian markets, such as Vietnam, by supplying its center drills.Astrongglobalpresenceestablishedthroughstrategicinternationaloperations.ThecompanyoperatesoverseassubsidiariesinSwitzerland(IWATATOOLEUROPE),China(Daliansalesoffice),Thailand(productionandsalesunit),andVietnam(stockcenter).Itaddressesglobalcustomerdemandsthroughtestmachiningconductedinvariousinternationallocations,includingTurkeyandSpain.ThecompanystrengthensitspositioninAsianmarkets,suchasVietnam,bysupplyingitscenterdrills.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Automotive IndustryAutomotiveIndustry
Aerospace IndustryAerospaceIndustry
Home Appliance IndustryHomeApplianceIndustry
General Machinery IndustryGeneralMachineryIndustry
ISO9001 Quality Management System certification (acquired in 2003).ISO9001QualityManagementSystemcertification(acquiredin2003).
Patent for the secondary relief grinding method for center drills by founder Chiyokichi Iwata (1928).PatentforthesecondaryreliefgrindingmethodforcenterdrillsbyfounderChiyokichiIwata(1928).
Patent for band grinders (1930).Patentforbandgrinders(1930).
Aichi Brand Company certification (2015, certification number 1012).AichiBrandCompanycertification(2015,certificationnumber1012).
Aichi Prefecture Work-Life Balance Promotion Company certification (2021).AichiPrefectureWork-LifeBalancePromotionCompanycertification(2021).
Possession of proprietary cutting tool technology for small diameters and hardened materials. The SP Center and Toglon series exemplify the integration of innovative design and material technology.Possessionofproprietarycuttingtooltechnologyforsmalldiametersandhardenedmaterials.TheSPCenterandToglonseriesexemplifytheintegrationofinnovativedesignandmaterialtechnology.
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Hanasakidai, Moriyama Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 463-0808, Japan
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Hanasakidai, Moriyama Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 463-0808, Japan