• AFP AND ATL BLADES BUILT FOR EXTENDED WEAR LIFE

    Crafts Technology engineers and produces the most advanced composite fiber blades and cutting systems in the world, bringing together our expertise in superhard materials with our proprietary methods and coatings to boost performance.

    We collaborate with clients in the aerospace industry and other sectors to develop advanced fiber placement [AFP] and automated tape laying [ATL] solutions that achieve unparalleled results in total cost of ownership, delivering the perfect balance of cost, uptime, and performance.

EXPERTS IN AUTOMATED FIBER PLACEMENT AND AUTOMATED TAPE LAYING BLADES

Superhard Cutting Edge Quality

Crafts Technology employs high-tech manufacturing to produce tooling and designs that feature the highest quality cutting edges for AFP and ATL blades made of CraftAlloy™ tungsten carbide or superhard steels, which are fabricated to reduce friction, eliminate fiber build-up, and extend wear life.

Our fabrication processes focus on each of the following:

  • Cutting Angle
  • Relief Angle
  • Compound Angle
  • Surface Finish of Each Cutting Plane
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Innovative Design Approach

We develop novel designs that blend ergonomics and functionality with design for manufacturability to suit your application, including easily replaceable style inserts that optimize machine uptime.

Put our skills to the test, and let our engineering team analyze your current cutting module to determine the possibilities.

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Refurbishing – Value Stream Engineering

Tooling life can be dramatically increased through the refurbishing of precision components and sub-assemblies.

We can develop a custom refurbishing system for your application that delivers significant cost savings with no negative effect on performance.

Our system provides an analysis of every stage of the value stream from Just-In-Time [JIT] inventory management to packaging and ergonomics of tooling returns and replacements.

Discover the possibilities.

Coatings

Proprietary coatings available that further enhance the cost per cut and reduce downtime.

  • Reduce Friction
  • Negate Fiber Build Up
  • Enhance Cutter Life

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