Platinum Tooling Named North American Distributor for Tecnicrafts Swiss-Type Tooling!
Platinum Tooling Technologies has been appointed the North American distributor for Tecnicrafts Industries, strengthening access to high-quality collets and guide bushings for Swiss-type CNC lathe applications across the region. The agreement is effective immediately and expands Platinum Tooling’s portfolio in precision workholding solutions.
Tecnicrafts, an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer based in South India, operates a technologically advanced facility supported by a skilled workforce of over 100 technicians. Its products are widely used in Europe and Asia and are compatible with leading Swiss-type CNC machines from brands such as Citizen-Cincom, Tsugami, Star, Tornos, Hanwha, Traub, Hardinge, Manurhin-Kmx, Miyano, and Nomura.
The company offers a comprehensive range of collets, including both steel and carbide-lined variants. These are available in multiple bore configurations such as grooved, smooth, and serrated designs, along with standard and long-nose options. Specialty collets, including V-Line, U-Line, and over-grip designs, are engineered to securely clamp delicate components without causing surface damage, making them ideal for precision machining applications.
For ultra-precision requirements, Tecnicrafts provides W-type collets designed for tool grinding applications on machines such as Rollomatic, Anca, and Ewag. Additional product offerings include widely used formats like 5C and 16C collets, catering to a broad spectrum of machining needs.
The portfolio also includes high-performance guide bushings, typically equipped with carbide linings and super-finished bores with surface roughness below 0.4 micron. These are available in multiple configurations, including U-Line, extended nose, and long carbide bore designs, enabling precise guidance and stability during complex turning operations.
In addition, Tecnicrafts manufactures bar feeder collets compatible with systems from manufacturers such as Fedek, LNS, Ikura Seiki, Iemca, Citizen, and FMB. Across its range, the company offers both standard and ultra-precision grades, with bore profiles including round, square, hexagonal, rectangular, and custom geometries based on customer specifications.
With this partnership, Platinum Tooling will leverage its established North American distribution network and application expertise to deliver Tecnicrafts’ solutions to a wider customer base. The collaboration is expected to enhance support for Swiss turning operations by providing reliable, high-precision tooling solutions tailored to demanding manufacturing environments.
