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.

by Bernard Martin

If you’re a machinist looking for a solid performer in your end mill arsenal, the VMAC from Fullerton Tool should be on your radar. Whether you're slotting, profiling, or finishing, this 5-flute powerhouse delivers performance, precision, and consistency—especially in tougher materials where tool life really matters.

The VMAC, which stands for Versatile Multi-Application Cutter, is engineered to handle a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, with a strong emphasis on stainless steels and high-temp alloys. So if you’re burning through tools trying to hold tight tolerances in 17-4, Inconel, or Titanium, this cutter might just be your shop’s new MVP.

Engineered for Versatility
What makes Fullerton Tool's VMAC stand out is its geometry—it’s optimized with a variable helix and a differential flute spacing to minimize chatter, especially on long reaches and deep pockets. You get stable cutting even under aggressive parameters, with less harmonic vibration and a smoother finish.

It’s a go-to cutter for:

• Aerospace components
• Medical-grade stainless parts
• Tool & die work
• General-purpose machining where finish matters

Technical Specs That Matter
Here’s where the VMAC shines on paper—and in your spindle:

• Flute Count: 5 (Standard)
• Helix Angle: Variable, typically 35°–38°
• Shank Tolerance: h6
• Cutting Diameter Tolerance: +0.000” / -0.002”
• Length Options: Stub, Standard, and Long Reach
• Corner Configurations: Sharp, Corner Radius (0.010"–0.060"), or Chamfer
• Coatings:
  • FC20 (AlTiN nano-composite) – Ideal for high-temp alloys and dry machining
  • FC15 (TiAlN) – General-purpose, excellent wear resistance
  • Uncoated – Available for softer materials like aluminum

Size Range
The VMAC comes in a broad range of dimensions to meet your job’s requirements:

• Cutting Diameters: 1/8” to 1” (Metric options also available: 3mm–25mm)
• Overall Lengths: Up to 4.0”
• Flute Lengths: Varies by diameter, from 0.375” up to 2.0”

If you need custom dimensions, Fullerton Tool also supports application-specific modifications through their engineered solutions group—great if you’re running a repeat job with a unique setup.

Built for Productivity
The VMAC isn’t just versatile—it’s a workhorse. Shops report excellent chip control, lower spindle load, and noticeable improvements in surface finish compared to standard 4-flute tools. It’s the kind of cutter that performs well even when you push it harder than you think you should.

Paired with proper toolholders—like a hydraulic chuck or a shrink-fit system—you’ll see the full benefit of this tool’s concentricity and rigidity. Add in high-pressure coolant and optimal speeds & feeds, and the VMAC doesn’t just hold tolerances—it crushes them.

Ready to see what Fullerton Tool's VMAC can do in your own shop? Factory Tooling Solutions makes it easy to run a test tool and dial in the best setup for your application. Whether you're chasing tighter tolerances, longer tool life, or faster cycle times, we’ll help you optimize your machining with the right cutter and support. Get in touch today to schedule a VMAC trial and start cutting with confidence.