Factory Tooling Solutions is excited to announce our return to the Wichita Industrial Trade Show 2025 (WITS), taking place October 21–23, 2025 at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. As one of the largest regional manufacturing and machining trade shows in the Midwest, WITS 2025 brings together professionals from across the industrial, aerospace, agricultural, and energy sectors to explore the latest in machine tools, precision tooling, automation, workholding, and metalworking technology.

Held every other year since 1974, the Wichita Tool Show has built a strong reputation as a must-attend event for manufacturers, engineers, and industry leaders throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and surrounding states. Factory Tooling Solutions will be showcasing product innovations from all 19 of our world-class principals, giving attendees a hands-on look at the cutting tools, toolholding systems, workholding, and metalworking fluids that drive manufacturing efficiency and precision.

Our booth will feature a wide-ranging display of tooling innovations and solutions from all of the world-class principals we represent. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on with the latest products featured on our website and speak directly with the FTS team about your application challenges.

Explore the Full Factory Tooling Solutions Lineup
You’ll find product samples and technical displays from across our lineup, including:
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• Boneham Metal Products (BMP) – Dowel pins, drill bushings, and custom precision components
• Carmex – Thread milling tools, DMT carbide, and laydown inserts
• Canela – Lathe holders, ISO boring bars, and turning tools
• Dümmel – Ultra Mini and Swiss Line micro-machining tools
• Everede – Specialty boring bars, indexable ANSI tools, and custom form tools
• Fullerton Tool – High-performance end mills like VMAC, Fury, and Aluma series
• Greenleaf – Advanced ceramic inserts and tooling for titanium and Inconel
• Hangsterfer’s Laboratories – High-performance coolants like 5080, Hardcut GTL, and S 500CF
• HEULE Tool – COFA, BSF, and other automated back chamfering and deburring tools
• Huot – ToolScoots, CNC tool storage systems, drill dispensers
• Jergens Workholding – Ball Lock, 5-Axis vises, tombstones, and quick-change fixturing
• MAPAL – Replaceable head reamers, QTD indexable drills, and PCD tooling
• Nine9 – Spot drills, chamfer mills, engraving and centering tools
• OMG – Right angle heads, speed increasers, and facing heads
• Rego-Fix – Powergrip, ER collets, and RE Cool coolant-through technology
• Riten Industries – Live centers, face drivers, and workholding support products
• Rocky Mountain Twist – Cobalt drills, threaded shank drills, and micro stop countersinks
• Superior Abrasives – Quick-change discs, flap wheels, and convolute finishing products
• Tanis Brush – Disc brushes, bore hone brushes, and abrasive filament tools

See What’s New – and What’s Next
If you’re looking to stay competitive in precision manufacturing, you won’t want to miss this event. Our team will be on-hand to guide you through tooling strategies, help identify cost-saving opportunities, and match your application with the right products.

Whether you’re optimizing for cycle time, surface finish, or material removal rates, FTS has the solutions to help you stay ahead.

We look forward to seeing you in Wichita this October!

If you’ve ever had to babysit an end mill through a cut, you know how frustrating it can be. Tool chatter. Poor chip evacuation. Margins burning up. Now your cycle time’s shot, and you’re standing there wondering if it’s the tool, the speeds, the setup—or all three.

That’s where the Fullerton Tool's Fury comes in. It’s not just another fancy-coated end mill that looks good in a catalog. This cutter was built to run fast, cut hard, and last long—especially in aggressive roughing and high-speed finishing applications.

What Sets the Fury Apart?
Fullerton calls it a high-performance solid carbide end mill, but here’s what that really means for your shop:

• Engineered Core Geometry – You’re getting a stronger core that resists deflection, even when you’re pushing it deep into the material. That means more stability, fewer tool changes, and better wall finish.
• Variable Helix & Index – No one wants to hear that awful harmonics scream. Fury’s variable helix and flute spacing break up the chatter before it starts. That’s good news for both your spindle and your surface finish.
• Coating Options That Work – Whether you’re ripping through alloy steel, titanium, or stainless, Fury offers coatings like AlTiN, ZrN, and nACRo to keep edge integrity intact and temps under control.
• Chip Control – Optimized flute design gives you consistent chip evacuation. That translates to less heat, less galling, and fewer surprises mid-cycle.

What Materials Does It Like?
We’ve seen shops run Fury end mills across a pretty wide range:

• Alloy & carbon steels
• Stainless (300/400 series)
• Titanium & high-temp alloys
• Tool steels & hardened materials
• Cast irons

It’s versatile—but not generic. If your shop runs short- to medium-run production, especially in aerospace, medical, or die/mold work, this cutter can be a workhorse in your holder.

Tool Life and Throughput Matter
Let’s be real: nobody’s switching to a new tool just because the box says “high performance.” It’s all about time on spindle and parts per edge. Shops running the Fury are reporting:

• Up to 30-50% longer tool life compared to commodity cutters
• Significant gains in feed rates when paired with the right coating and toolholder
• Better part consistency across the shift—less downtime for in-process tweaking

Dialing It In
Here’s a tip: The Fullerton Fury thrives in rigid setups and likes a solid toolpath. Pair it with your go-to dynamic milling strategy (Mastercam, Fusion 360, whatever you use), and it’ll reward you with cleaner parts and shorter cycles. If you want top achieve peek performance,  mount it in a hydraulic or shrink-fit holder to get tighter TIR and reduce deflection. That’s where you’ll really see the edge quality shine.

Final Word
If you’re still running basic carbide mills on your vertical or 5-axis mill, it might be time to give the Fullerton Fury a shot. It's built for today's high-speed, high-efficiency shop floor—where every second and every inch of cut matters.

Need help finding the right Fury geometry for your material mix?
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Reach out to your local Factory Tooling Solutions rep—we’ll help you dial it in.

When you're working in the world of small bores, there’s zero room for error—or oversized tools. That’s why Everede’s Small Boring Bars have become a go-to for machinists tackling precision jobs on Swiss machines and compact CNC lathes. These bars are engineered for tight spaces, light cuts, and ultra-accurate results.
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Small but Mighty
Everede’s small boring bars start at just 0.125" (1/8”) diameter and go up to 0.312", covering a wide range of micro-machining operations. Need to bore a hole barely wider than a matchstick? No problem. Offered in both steel and solid carbide shank options, they’re designed to handle different materials and machining environments.

• Steel Bars: Ideal for lower-speed or light-duty applications where flexibility can be a benefit.
• Carbide Bars: The preferred choice for improved rigidity, vibration resistance, and longer tool life—especially in longer-reach applications.

More Options Than You’d Expect
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Everede offers a wide range of bar diameters, overhang lengths, and insert styles to fit just about any small-part boring application. From internal profiling to facing and grooving, there’s a configuration for your specific job.

Versatile Insert Compatibility: Insert Styles That Work With You
The small boring bar line uses industry-standard inserts like CCMT, DCMT, and TPMT, which makes tool replacement easy and inventory more manageable. As an example, bars use common insert styles like TPMT 1.51, 2.52, and 3.52—so you’re not locked into proprietary tooling. That means easier sourcing, less inventory cost, and more flexibility at the spindle. These inserts handle everything from boring and facing to light profiling. Plus, with Everede’s known reliability, you’re getting consistent performance across the board.

Why It Matters
If you’re running tight-tolerance work in aerospace, medical, or any other high-precision field, your tooling needs to be dead-on. Everede’s small boring bars give you the precision you need, in the style your machines can handle—and your parts demand.

You can check out the small boring bar section of the Everede catalog at THIS LINK or get in touch with us and we'll help you find the small boring bar you need.

If you’re still tapping threads the old-school way or burning hours on single-point threading, you might be missing a serious opportunity to improve your process. The Carmex Spiral Mill-Thread® system is purpose-built for shops running CNCs that want cleaner threads, faster cycles, and less tool replacement headache.
This isn’t just a “fancier tap”—it’s a complete, indexable thread milling system that brings versatility and efficiency together in a way that's hard to beat.

5 Reasons Why More Shops Are Making the Switch to Spiral Mill-Thread

1. You don’t throw out the whole tool when it wears down.  This system uses indexable inserts, so all the cutting happens at the insert—not the holder. When the edge is done, just change the insert and keep cutting. No need to re-zero or pull the holder out of the machine. It’s fast, simple, and keeps your spindle turning.
2. It cuts threads the smart way. Instead of forcing a tap through the hole in one shot, Spiral Mill-Thread uses helical interpolation. That means it mills the thread profile gradually, which puts less stress on your machine and your tooling. You get better surface finishes and eliminate the risk of broken taps, especially in blind holes.
3. One insert can cover multiple sizes. As long as you’re sticking with the same thread pitch, a single insert can handle different diameters—internal or external. So instead of stocking up on a dozen different taps, you just need one insert and a few holders to handle most jobs.
4. It’s faster—especially on large threads. With 2.5 to 3 threads being cut per insert, you’re knocking out full threads in fewer passes. That can easily cut your cycle times in half compared to single-point threading or tapping, especially on bigger parts.
5. Coolant-through holders keep chips under control. Most of the toolholders are designed with through-coolant, so you’re getting lubrication right where it’s needed. That’s a big deal when you’re threading deep holes or working with tough materials like stainless or titanium. It helps with chip evacuation, tool life, and finish.

Toolholder Options That Fit How You Run
Carmex  didn’t build this system with just one kind of job in mind. Whether you’re doing short reach, deep bores, or large OD threads, there’s a holder for it:

• SIR/SLR Series – Standard right- and left-hand holders
• SIR-L/SLR-L Series – Long-reach versions when you’re down in a bore
• SIM/SLM Shell Mill Holders – Great for large external threads (think API or big hydraulics)

Inserts That Last

• Grade MT7 – Tough sub-micron carbide with a high-performance PVD coating. It’ll handle steel, stainless, and nickel alloys no problem.
• MXC Coating – Even tougher. Best when you’re pushing hard or dealing with nasty materials.

Threads You Can Cut
You’re not stuck with just standard UN or ISO here. Carmex ​ offers inserts for:

• UN / UNJ
• ISO Metric
• NPT / NPTF
• BSPP / BSPT
• API
• Trapezoidal (DIN 103)
• Specials (just ask)

Who's Using It?

• Job shops love it for cutting down setup and tooling costs.
• Aerospace guys rely on it when they can’t afford a bad thread in titanium.
• Medical manufacturers use it to hit high-tolerance internal threads without tapping.
• Hydraulic shops dig it for pipe threads and deep ports where taps struggle.

Whether you’re running 10 parts or 10,000, this system scales up or down without making your life more complicated.

Bottom Line?
If you’re dealing with broken taps, long thread cycles, or just too much clutter in your tooling drawer, the Carmex ​ Spiral Mill-Thread® system is worth a serious look. You’ll spend less time changing tools, cut better threads, and keep your machine running steady.
Need help figuring out which holder and insert combo fits your machine? Let’s talk. We’ll get you set up with a system that works for your parts, your material, and your cycle times.

Have you ever wondered if face drivers can handle large parts or support live tooling? In this video, the experts at Riten address five of the most common misconceptions about face driving that have led to confusion in the machining world.

Questions Answered in This Video

1. Can face drivers handle large parts?
2. Do face drivers only support shallow cuts?
3. Will machining away from the face driver unseat the drive pins?
4. Is it only possible to achieve a rough finish with face drivers?
5. Can face drivers be used with live tooling like face mills, drills, or keyway cutters?

Why Watch
Riten’s experts debunk these myths with real-world insights, providing clarity on performance, accuracy, and versatility in face driving applications. Whether you’re optimizing a turning process or considering face driving for the first time, this video is a must-watch for machinists, engineers, and shop owners.

by Bernard Martin

If you've worked on any aerospace project, you know there’s no room for error—especially when it comes to fluid or pressure systems. One tiny leak can ground a plane or compromise an entire hydraulic manifold. That’s where the Koenig Expander® comes in. It’s one of those quietly brilliant components that makes life easier for engineers and machinists alike—no threads, no sealants, no drama.

At Factory Tooling Solutions, we represent Boneham Metal Products (BMP), the North American source for Koenig Expanders. If you’re sealing off cross-drilled holes in a high-pressure aerospace system, this is your plug-and-play solution—literally.

What Makes Koenig Expanders So Useful?
These little plugs are genius. They expand radially to seal holes by driving a precision pin into a metal sleeve—done. No tapping threads. No applying messy sealants. Just a quick press-fit that locks in place and holds tight, even under brutal pressure or extreme temps.

They’re perfect for:

• Sealing off unused ports in hydraulic manifolds
• Plugging cross-holes in actuator housings
• Simplifying compact fuel and cooling systems
• Aerospace engine blocks, gearboxes, avionics, and more

If you’ve been wrangling with pipe plugs or trying to RTV your way out of sealing issues, this will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Here’s a quick breakdown of how each series works—and where they shine:

SK Series – Blind Holes / Push-Style Seal (Ball Bearing Activation)
The SK Series is Koenig’s most popular style and uses a push-style activation. After you drop it into the hole, you drive a ball-bearing pin down into the sleeve, expanding it outward to grip the bore and seal the passage.

• Handles up to 600 bar (8,700 psi)
• Drop it in and drive the pin—fast, simple, reliable
• Sizes from 3.0 mm to 22.0 mm
• Available in stainless steel, brass, or aluminum
• Ideal for hydraulic actuators, fuel systems, and landing gear components
• Perfect when you’ve got a blind hole and want to keep install time minimal

LK Series – Through Holes / Pull-Style Seal (Break-Off Pin)
The LK Series is built for through-hole sealing and uses a pull-style activation. When installed, the internal pin is pulled up—causing the sleeve to expand—then the pin breaks off inside the body for a flush finish.

• Rated up to 450 bar (6,500 psi)
• Press-in install—super low-profile for tight spaces
• Sizes from 4.0 mm to 12.0 mm
• Clean break-off inside means no protrusion
• Great for applications where the plug sits in the middle of a manifold or tube with limited clearance

HC Series – Max Pressure / Pull-Style (High Compression)
For applications that push pressure boundaries, the HC Series is your go-to. It also uses a pull-style internal expansion, but it’s built to withstand intense force.

• Withstands over 1,000 bar (14,500 psi)
• Ideal for deep bores, heavy-wall components, or multi-material stacks
• Designed for extreme duty environments like spaceflight, advanced defense, or next-gen jet engines

Built to Withstand Aerospace Abuse
Koenig Expanders aren’t just tight—they’re tough. They hold up in:

• Temps from -40°C to +150°C (and up to +200°C in some models)
• Aerospace fluid systems with vibration, thermal cycling, and pressure shocks
• Materials like aluminum 7075, 6061, stainless, titanium, and even aerospace polymers

You’ll also find them certified and spec’d to:

• SAE J533
• NAS 1394
• EN9100 / AS9100

Easy to Install, Easy to Trust
No special tools required—just a press and a few seconds, and you’ve got a seal rated for flight. The bore finish tolerance? H7, with surface roughness up to Ra 3.2 µm (125 µin) still performing like a champ.
That’s a big win when you’re dealing with precision-cast housings or tight machining schedules. You don’t need to baby the installation or micromanage your sealing—just drop it in, drive it, and move on.

Let’s Get You Set Up with the Right Plug
If you’re working on aerospace systems—military or commercial—chances are you’ve already run into sealing challenges. Let us help you pick the right Koenig Expander for your application. Whether it’s an off-the-shelf SK Series for a manifold or a custom HC solution for a flight control actuator, Factory Tooling Solutions and BMP have your back.

Shoot us a print, give us a call, or tell us where you're seeing leaks—we’ll help you seal it once and seal it right.

by Bernard Martin

Let’s be honest—nobody loves hand deburring. It’s time-consuming, inconsistent, and nobody wants to spend the end of a long shift hunched over a bench with a file or scotch-brite wheel. That’s why more shops are switching to Tanis Shell Mill Holder Disc Brushes—a simple drop-in solution for automated edge deburring, surface prep, and finishing right in the CNC.

These brushes are made to fit standard shell mill holders, so you can toss them into your toolchanger like any other tool. But instead of cutting metal, they’re smoothing it out—knocking down sharp edges, blending surfaces, and giving your parts that final, finished touch.

What’s the Big Deal with These Brushes?
Tanis brushes aren’t your average off-the-shelf wire wheels. These are built for CNC machines and designed to take on burrs, not just wipe dust off. The bristles are made with CeramiX™ abrasive filaments, which is fancy talk for ceramic grit embedded in flexible nylon. That combo gives you aggressive material removal without damaging your part geometry.

The best part? You don’t need to re-fixture or move parts to a secondary station. Just program the brush path into your CNC cycle and let it do the work. It's efficient, repeatable, and saves your team from a lot of manual labor.

Built for the Machine Shop
Here’s what makes these brushes perfect for production environments:

• Mounts like a shell mill – Fits right into standard 1-1/2” x 4” shell mill holders with drive pin holes.
• Multiple diameters – Ranges from 2" up to 8" depending on your part size and access.
• Abrasive types – Choose from CeramiX, Silicon Carbide, or Aluminum Oxide based on your material and finish needs.
• Grit options – From rough 46 grit to fine 320, you’ve got flexibility for anything from burr blasting to surface blending.
• RPM Ratings – Smaller brushes can spin up to 6,000 RPM; bigger ones top out around 2,000. Always check the safe range.
• Filament lengths – Usually between 1" and 2-3/8", giving you enough brush reach without floppiness.

What Can You Use Them For?
Just about anything you’d normally hand-deburr—except now you can automate it. Shops use them for:

• Breaking edges on milled parts
• Blending chamfers after drilling or tapping
• Cleaning up 3D-printed metal surfaces
• Prepping parts for anodizing or paint
• Smoothing slots, cross-holes, and pocket walls

You can run them dry or with coolant. The filaments are heat-resistant and won’t load up like traditional abrasives. They also keep a consistent pressure and cut over time—so your first part looks as good as your hundredth.

Quick Tips on Choosing the Right One
Not sure which brush to pick? Here’s a quick guide:

• Need serious burr removal? Go coarse (46–80 grit) with CeramiX.
• Doing light blending or prepping for finish? Try 180–320 grit.
• Working on aluminum or composites? Silicon Carbide works great.
• Want a one-brush-fits-all? CeramiX is your go-to for most metals.

Still not sure? Give us a call—we’ll help you pick the right brush for your material, part geometry, and surface finish goal.

Automate the Finish—And Free Up Your Crew
Adding a Tanis Shell Mill Holder Brush to your CNC setup is one of those small upgrades that makes a big impact. You’ll save time, reduce manual labor, and get more consistent part finishes. Plus, your team will thank you for taking one more tedious task off their plate.

At Factory Tooling Solutions, we carry the full lineup of Tanis disc brushes and can help you get started with a test setup. Just tell us what you're running, and we’ll help dial in the right brush and process.

by Bernard Martin

When you’re chasing precision in turning, grinding, or hard-to-hold applications, your live center isn’t just another component—it’s the foundation of support that keeps your work steady and your tolerances tight. And when it comes to live centers, Riten is one of the most trusted names in the business.

With a massive catalog of standard and specialty live centers—many in stock and ready to ship--Riten gives you the flexibility to choose exactly what you need based on part weight, RPM, material type, or even coolant flow requirements. But with so many configurations available, how do you zero in on the right live center for the job?

Let’s break it down.

Riten live centers are categorized based on machining operation. That makes selection much easier once you know the demands of your setup. Here are some of the core series you should know:

• Multi-Use Centers – Ideal for general-purpose turning, these centers balance rigidity and versatility. They’re a great starting point for most shops.
• Heavy-Duty and Super Duty Centers – Built with larger bearings and beefier construction, these are made for high-load applications, like shaft turning or large castings.
• High-Speed Centers – Optimized for lighter loads but high-RPM work. Think Swiss-type machines or high-speed production cells.
• Spline Rolling & Pipe Nose Centers – Designed for tough forming applications or to support hollow and large bore components.
• Tracer, CNC, and Accu-Point Centers – Tailored for tight-tolerance profiling or repeatable precision on turning centers and lathes.
• Live Dead Centers – Yep, sounds contradictory, but these rotating dead centers are ideal for grinding and applications where spindle heat or rotation affects alignment.

Once you’ve matched a series to your application, there are a few more technical specs to dial in:

• Taper Size: Available in Morse, Jarno, Brown & Sharpe, and custom tapers--Riten’s centers fit virtually any tailstock.
  
• Bearing Load Ratings: Axial and radial load capacities range from 200 lbs to over 12,000 lbs depending on model. Bearings are preloaded and sealed for long life, even in coolant-heavy environments.
• Runout: Most standard Riten centers offer ≤0.00005" TIR (total indicator reading), with some precision models achieving ≤0.00003".
  
• Speed Ratings: Depending on the design, models are rated up to 10,000 RPM. High-speed series use lighter bearing preloads and lubricants to manage heat and run smooth.

Specialty and Custom Solutions
If you have a weird part, extreme load, or nonstandard spindle, Riten can still help. Their Custom Design Department has built centers for turbine rotors, missile components, aerospace shafts—you name it. They also offer rebuilds and inspection services for centers already in the field.

Riten Industries offers a comprehensive range of live centers designed to meet various machining requirements. This guide will assist you navigating Riten's offerings to find the optimal live center for your specific application.

Selecting the appropriate live centers for your shops needs is going to make you more efficient and improve you bottom line . Riten Industries offers a diverse range of live centers tailored to various applications, ensuring precision, durability, and efficiency.

Made in the USA—Backed for Life
Every Riten live center is made in Ohio using heat-treated steel and precision-ground components. They don’t just stand behind their centers—they inspect and document every one. Many products come with a lifetime service policy, and they’ll rebuild it at cost, as long as the body is intact.

Why Riten? Why FTS?
Factory Tooling Solutions is proud to represent Riten’s full lineup of live centers. Whether you need a drop-in replacement or want help spec'ing out a new production line, we’re here to help you match the right live center to the job—and keep it running.

For further assistance or to request a quote, please get in contact with us!

Let’s get that spindle spinning true.