Beyond Cutting Tools: MTDCNC Visits Sandvik Coromant in Mebane, NC

When most people hear the name Sandvik Coromant, they immediately think of world-leading cutting tools—and for good reason. The company is globally recognized for its high-performance tooling solutions that support critical manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and general engineering.

But there’s much more to Sandvik Coromant than just tools.

To uncover what that “more” really means, MTDCNC sent Arthur Field and Ana Fernanda Melendez to the Sandvik Coromant facility in Mebane, North Carolina—and here’s the twist: they didn’t talk about cutting tools at all.

That’s right. This visit wasn’t about inserts, holders, or geometries. Instead, it was focused on the bigger picture: Sandvik Coromant’s broader contributions to manufacturing innovation, education, and future-forward initiatives.

Sandvik Coromant in North America plays a crucial role in supporting manufacturers with advanced digital solutions, training programs, sustainability practices, and smart manufacturing technologies. With their U.S. base in Mebane, NC, the company serves as both a technical hub and a center for collaboration, bringing together manufacturers, educators, and technology experts to shape the future of the industry.

Arthur and Ana explored exactly that—how Sandvik Coromant is investing beyond tooling to ensure the industry continues to evolve. From workforce development and digital machining to automation and data-driven manufacturing, the visit revealed a side of the company that’s just as impressive as their cutting tools.

So, what exactly did they learn? You’ll have to tune into MTDCNC over the coming weeks and months to find out. We’ll be rolling out a series of videos that give you an inside look at what’s happening at Sandvik Coromant Mebane—interviews, insights, and a few surprises that might just change how you see the company.