Programs end
Completed production runs and discontinued part numbers can leave drills, inserts and dedicated tools purchased for future demand that never materialized.
Surplus cutting tools & industrial tooling
Sell surplus machining tools.
Clear the stock that no longer fits your work.
Unused inserts. Duplicate toolholders. Cutting tools for a job that ended. We work with companies looking to sell excess industrial machining tools and machine shop tooling.
Discuss your surplus machining tools →Start with part numbers, quantities or clear photos of your inventory.
How useful tooling becomes surplus
The job changes.
The tooling often stays behind.
Machining inventory is tied to specific parts, materials, machines and processes. A completed contract, revised drawing or machine replacement can leave tools that no longer support current production — even when the inventory is unused.
Processes improve
Changes in cutting strategy, workpiece material or preferred tooling can make previous grades, geometries and assemblies excess to requirements.
Machines & sites change
New spindle interfaces, shop consolidation and facility closures can release holders, workholding and tool crib stock that no longer fits the operation.
Before selling, check with programming, production and purchasing which tools are still required for active jobs, repeat orders or internal redeployment.
Identify what you have
Cutting tools, holders and workholding worth discussing.
We welcome inquiries about industrial machining tooling for CNC and conventional operations. Identify each item by its complete manufacturer code and describe the condition and quantity available.
Carbide & indexable inserts
Turning, milling, drilling, grooving and threading inserts. Include the full designation, grade, chipbreaker or geometry code, and individual piece count.
End mills & milling cutters
Solid carbide and high-speed steel end mills, indexable cutter bodies and face mills. Record diameters, shanks, flute count and included inserts where known.
Drilling & holemaking tools
Drills, reamers, counterbores and related tooling. Identify dimensions, material or coating markings, and whether tools are original, used or reconditioned.
Turning, boring & threading
Turning holders, boring bars, boring heads, taps, dies and thread mills. Include full model codes, handedness and relevant size or thread information.
Toolholders & modular tooling
Collet chucks, end mill holders, shrink-fit holders, adapters and modular assemblies. Identify interface type and size, such as CAT, BT or HSK designations.
Workholding & accessories
Vises, chucks, collets, jaws, fixtures and related tooling accessories. List components separately and identify machine-specific or part-specific items.
Recognizable tooling. Exact identification.
The brand starts the review.
The full code makes it useful.
Common names in machining inventory include the manufacturers below. Other brands, legacy tooling and clearly documented custom tools are welcome in an inquiry.
Sandvik Coromant · Kennametal · Seco · Walter · ISCAR · Mitsubishi Materials · OSG · Guhring · Dormer Pramet · BIG DAISHOWA
Brand names identify equipment only. Industrial Machining Tools does not claim manufacturer authorization, endorsement or affiliation.
A similar-looking insert can be a different product.
Shape and size are only part of an insert’s identity. Grade, geometry, coating and other model details can affect its intended application. Keep complete labels with the stock.
- Copy full part numbers, prefixes and suffixes.
- Photograph insert box labels and holder markings.
- Separate different grades and geometries.
- Identify metric and imperial dimensions clearly.
- Count pieces rather than assuming every pack is full.
Condition and completeness matter
Separate unused stock from tools that have cut parts.
Sealed packs, opened unused stock, used tools and reground or reconditioned tooling should be identified separately. Keep original packaging and records where available.
Disclose chipped cutting edges, wear, corrosion, damaged tapers, missing screws, incomplete holders and modifications. State when the condition or history is unknown.
A reconditioned tool may differ from its original nominal dimensions. Include available regrind or recoating records rather than presenting it as new stock.
From tool crib stock to a clear inquiry
Start with the information you already have.
An existing inventory export, partial stock list or organized set of photos can establish the starting point. Be clear about what has been counted and what remains unidentified.
Confirm the surplus
Check current and expected job requirements. Separate required production tools from excess quantities and items that no longer fit your machines or processes.
Group and document
Sort by manufacturer code, grade, tool type or interface. Count quantities, photograph labels and distinguish complete assemblies from loose components.
Discuss selling the lot
Share the list or photos, location and timeline. Inventory fit, commercial terms and any packing or transport requirements are confirmed for the specific lot.
A realistic view of resale potential
Original cost is a reference.
Today’s tooling is the starting point.
Potential resale value depends on identification, quantities, condition, completeness and demand for the specific tooling. A premium brand or high original purchase price does not guarantee an offer.
Custom tools and dedicated fixtures may require additional context. Share the original application, drawings or dimensions where available so their scope can be understood.
Preserve the details that distinguish the lot.
Avoid combining different insert grades or loose tools into unidentified containers. Keep labels, cases, collets and hardware associated with the correct items.
A clear inventory review can also help your shop identify duplicate purchases and stock tied to obsolete programs. Update records when tools leave the facility so production and purchasing work from the same information.
Common questions
Selling surplus industrial machining tools
Can I inquire about opened packs of unused inserts?
Yes. Include the complete label information and actual number of pieces remaining. Identify opened packs separately from sealed stock and disclose any mixed or used inserts.
What if I have a mixed lot with many brands and sizes?
Start with an existing list or overview photos. Group similar items where practical and identify uncounted or unidentified stock clearly. Exact codes and quantities help make further review more useful.
Can I include used or reground cutting tools?
Yes, with their status clearly stated. Describe wear and available reconditioning history, and provide known current dimensions. Whether there is a suitable opportunity depends on the specific tooling and condition.
Are toolholders and workholding included in the scope?
We welcome those inquiries. Record interface types, sizes, model codes and included accessories. Identify machine-specific tooling and dedicated fixtures separately.
What if the tooling is older or discontinued?
Include it with original labels and available identification. Discontinued status alone does not establish value; the exact item, condition and demand need to be considered.
Is there a minimum quantity or guaranteed purchase?
Share the inventory you have. Whether a transaction makes sense depends on the items, quantities, condition and logistics. Any offer or commercial arrangement is confirmed after review.
Put excess tooling on the agenda
Have machining tools your company no longer needs?
Unused cutting tools, excess holders or a larger tool crib lot — start with the details you have and let’s discuss the opportunity.