When Warrington-based Jones Nuttall undertook a review of the overall service and support from its supply chain partners, cutting tool vendors were under the microscope. This forensic review based on a multitude of factors opened the door to UK cutting tool manufacturer, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC).

Located in the northwest, Jones Nuttall is a subcontract manufacturer with more than 60 employees to help it supply more than 30,000 different components to over 250 clients every year. This client list includes recognised names such as London Underground, Network Rail, Linde Group, ScotRail and Bombardier.

The machine shop is very versatile with over 12 CNC Hurco milling machines and eight CNC lathes, including models from Mazak.Producing everything from 1-offs and small batches up to runs of over 1000 from a diverse range of materials, the company utilises solid carbide and indexable tools for turning, milling, drilling and threading. When the company was witnessing indifferent service from its regular vendors, the company turned to ITC.

ITC technical sales engineer Chris Fairbrother says: “To emphasise the quality and productivity of ITC tools, we first manufactured special form tools for hydraulic components used in the fluid control industry. With supply chain issues from its previous vendor on special tools, we demonstrated our expertise by understanding the requirements of Jones Nuttall, providing technical support and then manufacturing special tools on short lead times. The tools performed exceptionally well, laying a foundation of trust and confidence in the ITC brand.”

With the relationship blossoming, Jones Nuttall incrementally introduced more ITC solid-carbide end mills to its shop floor with impressive results.

“The performance of ITC solid-carbide end mills immediately reduced tooling costs by more than 20% at Jones Nuttall,” says Fairbrother by way of example.
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