Application-Specific Cutting Tools

Beyond our standard product lines, Severance manufactures a variety of specialty tools for unique applications.

From d-burrs for automated deburring to electrode dressers for welding operations, we have solutions for specialized manufacturing needs. Custom tools can be engineered for your specific requirements.

Severance Specialty Cutting Tools
Custom Engineering

Need a tool we don't stock? Our engineering team can design and manufacture custom solutions.

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Micro-Mills™ & Bore-Mills™

Precision miniature cutting tools for hole finishing and micro-deburring applications. Ideal for intricate work requiring extremely fine detail.

Micro-Mill
Micro-Mills™

Ultra-small diameter carbide rotary files for precision deburring of miniature parts. Available in multiple shapes for various applications.

  • Carbide construction for durability
  • Diameters from .015" to .090"
  • 1/8" shank diameter
  • Multiple shapes available
Bore-Mill
Bore-Mills™

Carbide tools designed specifically for precision hole finishing and sizing. Creates smooth, accurate bores in hardened materials.

  • Precision hole finishing
  • Bore diameters from .030" to .250"
  • Tight tolerance capability
  • Long flute lengths available

Micro-Mills™ - Carbide

Fine cut with chip breakers. For finishing in the 6-8 micro-inch range on ferrous, non-work hardening materials.

Head Dia. Shank OAL Tool Name EDP Number
.047"1/8"1-1/2"MW-421120
.065"1/8"1-1/2"MW-521130
.078"1/8"1-1/2"MW-621121
.096"1/8"1-1/2"MW-721131
.109"1/8"1-1/2"MW-821122
.127"1/8"1-1/2"MW-921132
.130"3/16"2"MW-1021123
.158"3/16"2"MW-1121133
.172"3/16"2"MW-1221124
.190"3/16"2"MW-1321134
.195"1/4"2"MW-1421125
.219"1/4"2"MW-1621126
.253"1/4"2"MW-1821135
.281"1/4"2"MW-2021127
.312"1/4"2"MW-2221136
.344"1/4"2"MW-2421128
.375"1/4"2"MW-2821137
.469"1/4"2"MW-3221129

Bore-Mills™ - Carbide

Fine double cut for jig grinding applications. Surface finishes in the 10-12 micro-inch range.

Head Dia. Shank OAL Tool Name EDP Number
.047"1/8"1-1/2"BM-3-W00250
.078"1/8"1-1/2"BM-5-W00251
.109"1/8"1-1/2"BM-7-W00252
.125"3/16"2"BM-8-W00253
.172"3/16"2"BM-11-W00254
.250"1/4"2"BM-16-W00255
.312"5/16"2"BM-20-W00256
.375"3/8"2"BM-24-W00257
.500"1/2"2"BM-32-W00258

Die Mills

Specialized rotary files designed for die sinking, mold polishing, and material removal in confined spaces. Available in HSS and Carbide for various material applications.

Die Mill
Features:
  • Designed for die sinking and cavity work
  • Extended reach for deep cavities
  • HSS and Carbide options
  • Multiple shapes for various cavity profiles
  • Precision ground flutes for smooth finish

Die Mills have shank and cutting head of the same diameter. Used extensively in template work where the shank serves as a guide.

HSS Die Mills

Head Dia. Flute Length Tool Name EDP
3/32"1/4"3/32CA-DIE17310
1/8"1/2"AGA-DIE17312
1/8"1/2"APA-DIE17314
3/16"3/4"BJA-DIE17316
1/4"3/4"CJA-DIE17318
5/16"3/4"DJA-DIE17320
3/8"7/8"EKA-DIE17322
7/16"7/8"FLA-DIE17324
1/2"1"GLA-DIE17326

Carbide Die Mills

Head Dia. Cut Tool Name EDP
3/32"Standard4A-DIE-W17260
1/8"DoubleAGA-DIE-W17262
1/8"Standard5A-DIE-W17264
5/32"Double5GA-DIE-W17266
3/16"DoubleBJA-DIE-W17270
1/4"DoubleCJA-DIE-W17274
5/16"DoubleDJA-DIE-W17278
3/8"DoubleELA-DIE-W17282
7/16"DoubleFLA-DIE-W17286
1/2"DoubleGLA-DIE-W17290

Edge Deburring Cutters

Specialized cutters for deburring straight edges, slots, and flat surfaces. Designed to quickly remove burrs from machined edges.

Edge Deburring Cutter
Features:
  • Designed for edge and slot deburring
  • Multiple cutting diameters available
  • HSS and Carbide options
  • Quick burr removal on flat surfaces

HSS assembled tools with two opposed cutting members. 1/4" shank with 3/8" mounting diameter.

Description Cutter Dia. Tool Name HSS EDP
Complete Tool3/4"EG-75017420
Complete Tool1"EG-100017425
Arbor (fits both)-EG-750-317430
3/4" Front Cutter3/4"EG-750-LC17431
3/4" Back Cutter3/4"EG-750-RC17432
1" Front Cutter1"EG-1000-LC17433
1" Back Cutter1"EG-1000-RC17434

D-Burrs

D-Burr Rotary Deburring Tool

Rotary deburring tools designed for automated and semi-automated deburring operations. Spring-loaded design follows contours for consistent deburring.

Carbide herringbone cut d-burrs for plastics and automated deburring operations.

Tool Name Shape EDP
GLA-W-HBA - Cylindrical22149
CIA-W-HBA - Cylindrical22160
CCB-W-HBB - Ball22161
CIC-W-HBC - Cylindrical Radius22158
GLC-W-HBC - Cylindrical Radius22162
CEH-W-HBH - Cone22163
CGR-W-HBR - Tree Rounded22159
GLR-W-HBR - Tree Rounded22164

Junior D-Burrs (herringbone cut carbide, 1/8" shank) also available: JR-1-W-HB through JR-14-W-HB (EDPs 22850-22871). Contact us for details.

Electrode Dressers

Electrode Dresser Tool Electrode Dresser Before and After

Tools for dressing and reshaping resistance welding electrodes. Maintain electrode geometry for consistent weld quality. Regular electrode dressing extends electrode life and ensures consistent, high-quality welds.

Type Tool Name EDP
Threaded DresserED-117470
Threaded DresserED-217471
Extended DresserEDE-117490
Extended DresserEDE-217491
Extended DresserEDE-317492
Extended DresserEDE-617493
Flush DresserED-T117530
Flush DresserED-T217531

Disc Cutters

Disc Cutter for slotting and grooving Disc Cutter with Holder

Thin circular cutting tools for slotting, grooving, and cutoff operations. Available in various diameters and thicknesses for precision cutting applications. Holders are available to mount disc cutters securely in your machine spindle.

Single Face Disc Cutters

Tool Name EDP
DISC-3-SF17360
DISC-4-SF17361
DISC-5-SF17362
DISC-6-SF17363
DISC-8-SF17364

Double Face Disc Cutters

Tool Name EDP
DISC-3-DF17370
DISC-4-DF17371
DISC-5-DF17372
DISC-6-DF17373
DISC-8-DF17374

Ball Seat Reamers

Ball Seat Reamer Tool

Create precision spherical seats for ball joints and fittings. Essential for hydraulic, pneumatic, and automotive applications requiring accurate ball seat geometry.

Cutting Dia. Tool Name HSS EDP
1/4"BS-1/426030
3/8"BS-3/826031
1/2"BS-1/226032
5/8"BS-5/826033
3/4"BS-3/426034
7/8"BS-7/826035
1"BS-126036
1-1/4"BS-1-1/426037
1-1/2"BS-1-1/226038

Rivet Shavers

Rivet Shaver Tool

Precision tools for shaving flush rivets and fastener heads in aerospace and sheet metal applications. Available in fine and coarse cuts for different materials.

Fine Cut Rivet Shavers

Tool Name EDP
RS-1128480
RS-1228481
RS-1328482
RS-1428483
RS-1528484
RS-1628485
RS-3728486
RS-3828487
RS-3928488

Coarse Cut Rivet Shavers

Tool Name EDP
RS-2128490
RS-2228491
RS-2328492
RS-2428493
RS-2528494
RS-2628495
RS-4728496
RS-4828497
RS-4928498

Shanks & Accessories

A complete line of shanks, handles, and adapters for use with Severance threaded-shank tools including Hole Radius Deburring Cutters, Ball Nose Deburring Cutters, Stop-Countersink Cutters, and Disc Cutters.

Straight Shanks

Straight shank adapter

For use in standard drill chucks and collets. Match thread size to your cutter.

Thread Cutter Dia. Shank Dia. OAL Chuck Dia. Tool Name EDP Number
1/4"-281/4"1/4"1-3/4"3/8"434060
1/4"-281/4"3/8"1-3/4"3/8"E-234061
1/4"-281/4"1/2"1-3/4"1/2"G-234062
5/16"-245/16"1/4"1-3/4"3/8"D-434063
5/16"-245/16"3/8"1-3/4"3/8"4A34064
5/16"-245/16"1/2"1-3/4"1/2"G-434065
3/8"-243/8"1/4"1-3/4"1/2"E-634066
3/8"-243/8"3/8"1-3/4"1/2"634067
3/8"-243/8"1/2"2"1/2"G-634068
3/8"-243/8"3/4"2-1/4"3/4"K-634069
3/8"-243/8"1"2-1/2"1"P-634070
1/2"-201/2"1/4"2"1/2"E-834071
1/2"-201/2"3/8"2"1/2"F-834072
1/2"-201/2"1/2"2"1/2"834073
1/2"-201/2"3/4"2-1/2"3/4"K-834074
1/2"-201/2"1"2-1/2"1"P-834075
5/8"-185/8"1/4"2-1/4"5/8"E-1034076
5/8"-185/8"3/8"2-1/4"5/8"F-1034077
5/8"-185/8"1/2"2-1/4"5/8"G-1034078
5/8"-185/8"3/4"2-1/2"3/4"1034079
5/8"-185/8"1"2-1/2"1"P-1034080
3/4"-163/4"1/4"2-1/4"3/4"E-1234081
3/4"-163/4"3/8"2-1/4"3/4"F-1234082
3/4"-163/4"1/2"2-1/4"3/4"G-1234083
3/4"-163/4"3/4"2-1/2"3/4"1234084
3/4"-163/4"1"2-1/2"1"P-1234085

Tang Shanks

For use with drill presses and machine spindles. Tang provides positive drive.

Thread Cutter Dia. Shank Dia. OAL Tang Dia. Tool Name EDP Number
1/4"-281/4"1/4"1-3/4"5/16"TX-434135
1/4"-281/4"13/32"1-3/4"7/16"TZ-334136
5/16"-245/16"1/4"1-3/4"5/16"TX-1434137
5/16"-245/16"13/32"1-3/4"7/16"TZ-1334138
3/8"-243/8"1/4"1-3/4"5/16"TX-634139
3/8"-243/8"13/32"2"7/16"TZ-534140
1/2"-201/2"1/4"2"5/16"TX-834141
1/2"-201/2"13/32"2"7/16"TZ-734142
5/8"-185/8"3/8"2-1/4"7/16"TX-1034143
5/8"-185/8"13/32"2-1/4"1/2"TZ-934144
3/4"-163/4"3/8"2-1/4"7/16"TX-1234145

Morse Taper & Stub Taper Shanks

Morse taper shank adapter

For use in machines with Morse taper spindles. Stub taper versions for shorter reach.

Thread Taper Size Cutter Dia. OAL Chuck Dia. Tool Name EDP Number
1/4"-28#1 MT (.475")1/4"2-13/16"1/2"M1-C34160
1/4"-28#2 MT (.700")1/4"3-3/8"23/32"M2-C34161
5/16"-24#1 MT (.475")5/16"2-3/4"1/2"M1-D34162
5/16"-24#2 MT (.700")5/16"3-5/16"23/32"M2-D34163
3/8"-24#1 MT (.475")3/8"2-11/16"1/2"M1-E34164
3/8"-24#2 MT (.700")3/8"3-1/4"23/32"M2-E34165
3/8"-24#3 MT (.938")3/8"4-1/16"15/16"M3-E34166
1/2"-20#1 MT (.475")1/2"2-11/16"1/2"M1-G34167
1/2"-20#2 MT (.700")1/2"3-1/4"23/32"M2-G34168
1/2"-20#3 MT (.938")1/2"4"15/16"M3-G34169
1/2"-20#4 MT (1.231")1/2"5"1-1/4"M4-G34170
5/8"-18#1 MT (.475")5/8"2-13/16"1/2"M1-K34171
5/8"-18#2 MT (.700")5/8"3-3/8"23/32"M2-K34172
5/8"-18#3 MT (.938")5/8"4"15/16"M3-K34173
5/8"-18#4 MT (1.231")5/8"5"1-1/4"M4-K34174
3/4"-16#2 MT (.700")3/4"3-3/8"23/32"M2-P34175
3/4"-16#3 MT (.938")3/4"4"15/16"M3-P34176
3/4"-16#4 MT (1.231")3/4"5"1-1/4"M4-P34177
3/4"-16#5 MT (1.748")3/4"6-1/2"1-3/4"M5-P34178
1/4"-28#0 Stub Taper1/4"2-5/16"3/8"ST0-C34179
1/4"-28#1 Stub Taper1/4"2-11/16"1/2"ST1-C34180
5/16"-24#0 Stub Taper5/16"2-5/16"3/8"ST0-D34181
5/16"-24#1 Stub Taper5/16"2-11/16"1/2"ST1-D34182
3/8"-24#0 Stub Taper3/8"2-5/16"3/8"ST0-E34183
3/8"-24#1 Stub Taper3/8"2-11/16"1/2"ST1-E34184
1/2"-20#0 Stub Taper1/2"2-5/16"1/2"ST0-G34185
1/2"-20#1 Stub Taper1/2"2-11/16"1/2"ST1-G34186

QC / Aircraft Shanks

Quick-change shanks for aircraft and aerospace applications.

Thread Shank Dia. OAL Chuck Dia. Tool Name EDP Number
1/4"-281/4"4"7/16"FM-2 Shank34235
1/4"-281/2"6"1/2"FM-2x6 Shank34239
1/4"-281/2"8"1/2"FM-2x8 Shank34240
3/8"-241/4"4"9/16"FM-3 Shank34241
3/8"-241/2"6"9/16"FM-3x6 Shank34242
1/2"-201/2"6"5/8"FM-4 Shank34243

Threaded Handles

Threaded handle for hand deburring tools

Knurled handles for hand-held use of Hole Radius Deburring Cutters.

Fits Tools Tool Name EDP Number
HR-1 thru HR-15H-10034260
HR-20H-11034261
HR-25H-12034262
HR-30, HR-35H-13034263
HR-40H-14034264
HR-45, HR-50H-15034265

Tool Handles

Ergonomic handles for hand-held deburring operations.

Speedy Handle quick-change tool holder
Speedy Handle

Quick-change handle for rapid tool changes. Accepts all standard 1/4" shank tools. Spring-loaded collet for secure grip.

EDP: 34269

Whirly-Gig rotating deburring handle
Whirly-Gig Handle

Rotating handle for controlled deburring. Smooth bearing action allows tool to spin freely while maintaining directional control.

EDP: 34266

Whirly-Gig extension for deep cavity deburring
Whirly-Gig Extension

Extension for Whirly-Gig handle. Extends reach for deep cavity deburring.

EDP: 34267

Disc Cutter Shanks

Arbor shanks for Severance Disc Cutters.

Shank Dia. Fits Cutter Tool Name EDP Number
1"DC-3 & DC-4SH-3&417390
1"DC-5SH-517392
1"DC-6SH-617393
1"DC-8SH-817394

Jordan Day™ Mills (Surgical Mills)

Jordan Day Surgical Mill in use

Extra length Lab Mills™ ideal for small and micro part deburring and finishing. HSS construction with 3/32" shank diameter and 2-1/2" overall length. Available in Cutting, Penetrating, and Polishing styles.

Head Dia.MMTeethTypeTool NameEDP
.062"1.66Cutting MillsJD-034310
.093"2.46Cutting MillsJD-134311
.125"3.26Cutting MillsJD-234312
.156"4.06Cutting MillsJD-334313
.187"4.76Cutting MillsJD-434314
.156"4.08Cutting MillsJD-534315
.187"4.78Cutting MillsJD-634316
.218"5.58Cutting MillsJD-734317
.250"6.48Cutting MillsJD-1534318
.281"7.18Cutting MillsJD-1634319
.125"3.28Penetrating MillsJD-834320
.078"2.02Penetrating MillsJD-2534321
.039"1.012Polishing MillsJD-934322
.059"1.516Polishing MillsJD-1034323
.078"2.018Polishing MillsJD-1134324
.090"2.320Polishing MillsJD-1234325
.118"3.020Polishing MillsJD-1334326
.156"4.025Polishing MillsJD-1434327

Popular 12-piece set available: Set No. 80 (EDP 29680). See Tool Sets.

Carbide End Mills

Severance Carbide End Mill

Severance solid micro grain carbide end mills. Stocked in 4-flute design; 2 and 3-flute available to order (add flute count to end of tool number, e.g., EM-250-W-3).

Standard Spiral

Dia.Cutting LengthOALTool NameEDP
1/8"1/2"1-1/2"EM-125-W36180
3/16"5/8"2"EM-1875-W36181
1/4"3/4"2"EM-250-W36182
5/16"3/4"2-1/2"EM-3125-W36183
3/8"7/8"2-1/2"EM-375-W36184
1/2"1"3"EM-500-W36185
5/8"1-1/4"3-1/2"EM-625-W36186
3/4"1-1/2"4"EM-750-W36187

Slow Spiral

Dia.Cutting LengthOALTool NameEDP
1/8"3/8"1-1/2"EMS-2-W36188
3/16"1/2"1-1/2"EMS-3-W36189
1/4"5/8"2"EMS-4-W36190
5/16"11/16"2"EMS-5-W36191
3/8"3/4"2"EMS-6-W36192
1/2"15/16"2"EMS-8-W36193
5/8"1-1/8"2-1/2"EMS-10-W36194
3/4"1-1/4"2-5/8"EMS-12-W36195

Hole Radius Deburring Cutters

Hole Radius Deburring Cutter in use

Rounds hole edges—often an improvement over the chamfer. Multi-flute design keeps cutter centered in the hole. May be used manually with a handle (just a twist of the wrist) or shank-mounted in a machine. HSS construction; may be reground many times. Shanks and handles sold separately.

Nominal Hole SizeCutting Dia.RadiusTool NameEDPThread
3/32"3/16"3/32"HR-1251401/4"-28
1/8"9/32"1/8"HR-2251411/4"-28
3/16"3/8"3/16"HR-3251421/4"-28
1/4"9/16"1/4"HR-5251431/4"-28
5/16"5/8"5/16"HR-10251441/4"-28
3/8"3/4"3/8"HR-15251451/4"-28
7/16"-1/2"1"3/8"HR-20251465/16"-24
9/16"-5/8"1-1/8"1/2"HR-25251475/16"-24
3/4"1-3/8"9/16"HR-30251483/8"-24
7/8"-1"1-1/2"5/8"HR-35251493/8"-24
1-3/8"2"1"HR-40251503/8"-24
1-5/8"-1-3/4"2-1/2"1-1/4"HR-45251511/2"-20
2"2-3/4"1-3/8"HR-50251521/2"-20

Ball Nose Deburring Cutters

Ball Nose Deburring Cutter

Ball nose deburring cutters for radiusing and deburring hole edges. Available in plain and with-guide styles. The guide version features a pilot that keeps the cutter centered in the hole for consistent results. Threaded shanks for use with standard handles and shanks.

Plain Style

Thread Ball Dia. Shank Dia. Tool Name EDP Number
1/4"-283/8"1/4"BBC00240
1/4"-281/2"1/4"CBC00241
5/16"-245/8"3/8"ECC00242
5/16"-247/16"3/8"GDC00243
3/8"-245/8"3/8"IEC00244

With Guide

Thread Ball Dia. Shank Dia. Tool Name EDP Number
1/4"-283/8"1/4"BBC-G00245
1/4"-281/2"1/4"CBC-G00246
5/16"-245/8"3/8"ECC-G00247
5/16"-247/16"3/8"GDC-G00248
3/8"-245/8"3/8"IEC-G00249

Micro Reamers

Carbide Micro Reamer

Solid carbide precision reamers for producing accurate, smooth-finish holes. Ground to tight tolerances for consistent hole sizing. Carbide construction provides exceptional wear resistance for long tool life in production environments.

Reamer Dia. Blade Dia. OAL Shank Length Tool Name EDP Number
1/8"7/64"2-3/4"1-3/4"RW-.125026170
3/16"11/64"3-1/2"2-3/8"RW-.187526171
3/8"5/16"5"3-1/4"RW-.375026172
1/2"7/16"6"4"RW-.500026173
9/16"1/2"6"4"RW-.562526174

Micro-Center Reamers

TiN-Coated Micro-Center Reamer

Carbide TiN-coated center hole cleaners for restoring damaged center holes to original accuracy. The precision-ground carbide tip with titanium nitride coating provides consistent center hole geometry and extended tool life. Essential for maintaining workholding accuracy in turning operations.

Hole Dia. Depth of Cut Shank OAL Angle Tool Name EDP Number
1/4".015"3/16"1-1/2"30°MCR-4-W26130
3/8".020"1/4"1-3/4"30°MCR-6-W26131
1/2".040"1/4"2-1/4"30°MCR-8-W26132
5/8".050"3/8"2-1/2"30°MCR-10-W26133
3/4".060"3/8"2-3/4"30°MCR-12-W26134
1".070"1/2"3"30°MCR-16-W26135

Carbo-Routs™

Carbo-Rout solid carbide routing mill

Solid carbide routing mills for precision routing, slotting, and profiling operations. Available in plain end and drill point configurations. The drill point version allows plunge entry without a pre-drilled hole, enabling direct routing into solid material.

Plain End

Cutting Dia. Flute Length Shank OAL Tool Name EDP Number
1/8"1/2"1/8"1-1/2"R-128685
3/16"5/8"1/4"2"R-228687
1/4"1-1/4"1/4"3"R-328691
3/8"1-3/8"3/8"2-1/2"R-428694
1/2"1-1/2"1/2"3"R-528700

Drill Point

Cutting Dia. Flute Length Shank OAL Tool Name EDP Number
1/8"1/2"1/8"1-1/2"R-1-DP28745
3/16"5/8"1/4"2"R-2-DP28748
1/4"1-1/4"1/4"3"R-3-DP28751
3/8"1-3/8"3/8"2-1/2"R-4-DP28754
1/2"1-1/2"1/2"3"R-5-DP28756

Drill-Reamers

HSS Drill-Reamer combination tool

HSS drill-and-ream-in-one-pass combination tools. Drill-Reamers combine a precision drill point with reaming flutes, allowing you to drill and ream a hole to size in a single operation. Saves time and improves hole accuracy by eliminating tool changes. Tolerances held to -.001" / +.000".

Reamer Dia. Flute Length OAL Drill Dia. Pilot Dia. Tool Name EDP Number
3/16"0.560"3-1/2"0.20".182"DR-3/1626480
1/4"0.750"4"0.30".242"DR-1/426503
5/16"0.940"4-1/2"0.40".302"DR-5/1626519
3/8"1.130"5"0.40".368"DR-3/826535
1/2"1.500"6"0.50".493"DR-1/226548

Mini-Scraper™

HSS Mini-Scraper triangular hand scraping tool

HSS triangular scraper for precision hand scraping and deburring. The triangular cross-section provides three sharp cutting edges for versatile scraping operations. Ideal for removing small burrs, cleaning up parting lines, and fine surface finishing.

OAL Cut Length Material Tool Name EDP Number
6-1/2"2"HSSMini-Scraper™20300

Custom Tool Manufacturing

Don't see what you need? Our engineering team can design and manufacture custom cutting tools to your specifications. We specialize in unique geometries, special materials, and application-specific solutions.

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