AFC Industries launches Cline Tool Customs for specialized tooling solutions!

AFC Industries has introduced a new brand, Cline Tool Customs, dedicated to delivering custom-engineered tooling solutions designed to address complex manufacturing challenges. The new brand focuses on providing precision-driven tooling tailored to specific machining requirements, helping manufacturers improve productivity, consistency and operational efficiency.

Cline Tool Customs builds upon the legacy and technical expertise of the former Cline Tool business, which developed a reputation for deep application knowledge and hands-on support in manufacturing environments. With the launch of the new brand, AFC Industries aims to formalize and expand its custom tooling capabilities, offering manufacturers more specialized solutions beyond standard off-the-shelf tooling products.

The initiative reflects growing demand in the manufacturing industry for highly customized tooling designed to meet specific production needs. As manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times and maintain consistent quality, custom tooling solutions are becoming an important strategy for optimizing machining operations.

According to Joe Shoemaker, Vice President of Marketing at AFC Industries, the creation of Cline Tool Customs represents the next phase of the company’s commitment to supporting manufacturers that require advanced tooling solutions. He noted that standard tooling products often cannot address highly specialized production challenges. Properly engineered custom tools, however, can unlock significant productivity gains while reducing process variability and operational risks.

Cline Tool Customs offers a broad range of engineered tooling services. These include specialty cutting tools designed for unique machining applications, modified versions of standard tools tailored to specific production environments and fully customized tooling components developed in collaboration with customer engineering teams. The brand also provides tool reconditioning services that help extend tool life and maintain optimal performance over time.

A key element of the new brand’s approach is close collaboration with manufacturing customers. By working directly with engineering and production teams, Cline Tool Customs aims to analyze machining processes in detail and design tooling solutions specifically optimized for each application. This consultative approach enables the company to identify opportunities to improve machining stability, reduce downtime and enhance part quality.

Jason Benson, Managing Director of Cline Tool Customs, emphasized that the brand is focused on delivering reliable and performance-driven solutions for manufacturers operating in demanding production environments. He stated that the goal is to deeply understand each customer’s machining process and provide tooling solutions designed precisely for the job, ensuring consistent results on the production floor.

The launch of Cline Tool Customs aligns with AFC Industries’ broader strategy to strengthen specialized capabilities across its business portfolio while simplifying how customers interact with its various services. Through this initiative, the company intends to offer manufacturers across the United States access to dedicated custom tooling expertise supported by application engineering and technical consultation.