A Machinist's Best Reference
Metalworking X-Ref
- Have you ever been told that the manufacturer that you relied upon to supply your tooling was out of stock?
- Did your vendor raise the prices of your tooling, stretching your budget plan?
- Have you ever wondered which other manufacturers have a similar product to the ones that you are using?
Then Metalworking X-Ref is the site for you!
Using Metalworking X-Ref you can quickly and easily find a substitute product so you can keep machines running and profitable.
Tools Crib employees can easily lookup and substitute items.
Apprentice employees can use the training modules to learn about the best practices for tapping.
About Us
Over 40 Years Of Manufacturing Excellence Through Technical Training and Expert Product Application Support.
The Metalworking X-Ref team has over 40 years of experience providing expert Product Applications and Technical Support in the Cutting Tool Industry.
This experience allows the team to provide accurate cross reference information for a variety of Cutting Tool Manufacturers.
Our Solutions
We are the industry leaders in producing the most reliable and accurate X-Ref solutions that you are looking for.
Tap Queries
A variety of queries providing different ways to X-Ref a tap from one Manufacturer to another. Additional Information includes specific tap details and tap/drill information.
Drill Queries
Coming Soon!
Drill X-Ref including High Speed Steel (HSS), High Speed Steel- M42 (HSS-Co), Powdered Metal (PM) and Solid Carbide Drills.
Product Application Training
Training modules including short videos, PowerPoint presentations and Application Tips.
The only place where you’ll get the perfect solution for all your Cutting Tool Manufacturing needs.
Cutting Tool Applications
Many Industries Served by Manufacturing!
High Performance Cutting Tools featuring advanced base materials, specialized coatings and special geometries are used in the Aerospace Manufacturing segment of industry. High performance tools are also utilized in the manufacturing of Defense Products and Weapons for both military and personal use.
The Energy Industry uses pipe taps to create high and low pressure fittings for oil field, gas pipeline and other powerplant generation uses.
A variety of tools are used in the Automotive industry for creating everything from Engines, Transmissions, Brake Assemblies and other parts.