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Designing, Engineering, & Manufacturing precision cutting tools for 20+ years. We make the hard stuff, tools others have said are impossible.

We are American manufacturing. Sonic Tools LP builds solid carbide end mills and custom carbide tooling in Ashland, Virginia. Sonic prides it's engineering solutions for solving problems around the constraints of the job, rather than being adapted from what already exists. We're trusted when the geometry doesn't exist in any catalog, or the tolerance a previous supplier said couldn't be met still needs to be, or when worn tools need end mill reconditioning to the same spec as new tooling. We solve the problems that others can't. Standard catalog and fully custom, on 5-axis CNC grinding machines, with engineering and production under the same roof. Aerospace, firearms, biomedical, power generation and more. Manufacturing tooling solutions in the USA since 2004

10/29/2026

Every recut chip is feed rate left on the table. Our 100R gets it back.

We optimized the knurl on our 100R to make shorter chips and recut less, so you can feed more and stress less.

Available in 24 sizes, 2xD, and 3xD lengths. If you don't see a size that works for you, we'll make one that does.

Exceed your expectations. Learn more here: https://tr.ee/zCmnNZ

10/28/2026

When the print's radius isn't a catalog size, we grind the bull end mill to match.

That keeps the floor and the corner on one tool, instead of a smaller catalog radius and a ball nose cleanup pass.

Prints don't always dimension that corner, so our sales engineer works out with you what it has to do before the radius gets set.

We build the tool around the part, so the corner comes off your machine the way it was designed.

Want the full rundown on getting a custom end mill made? https://tr.ee/GsOBhH

10/22/2026

Your CAM program assumes your ball end mill is perfect. Is it?

On a curved surface, your flat end mill leaves steps. A ball end mill leaves scallops, and each one is a small arc of the ball that cut it.

If the ball is off, the surface is off with it.

We know you need this right the first time. We grind every ball end mill in our 220 Series to a lineform accuracy of 0.0002" (5 microns), so your parts hold their tolerance and your finish is right where you want it.

220 Series. Ground in Ashland, run in shops nationwide.

Learn more: https://tr.ee/QttSjR

10/15/2026

Nine flutes give you a choice.

For a finer finish, nine edges can share the feed you already run. For a shorter cycle, they can carry a faster table at the same chip load.

190 Series, the most flutes on any end mill we make.

Learn more: https://tr.ee/qvxsjS

What flute count are you finishing hard steel with now?

10/15/2026

One dovetail cut can go by three angles. In a catalog that lists the angle per side, our 30° cutter would be a 15°. Your print may call the same cut a 75° wall. We list ours by the included angle.

Our site lists every 931 size, so you can check the cutting length against your depth too: https://tr.ee/WzIs4m

Does your print give you the wall angle or the included angle?

10/08/2026

Extra flute length costs you stiffness.

The 1/2" 200 Series answers that with six cutting lengths, from 0.5" to 3", so you only run as much flute as the wall needs.

Every length is balanced to reduce chatter, and its polished flutes and TiB2 coating limit built-up edge in aluminum.

Find your length here: https://tr.ee/h5bmme

09/29/2026

The tool's print gives the reach. The part print shows us why.

Giving our engineers the full picture fills in the context required to create the optimal tool for the job. Connecting the build to the application bridges the gap between an ask and a purpose.

The part tells the tool how long is long enough. Building the context builds the design.

Can't share the whole print? Send us the feature you're cutting. Our engineers can take it from there.

https://tr.ee/JRPoPl to learn more.

09/15/2026

Is a chamfer always 45°? Five 910 angles say no.

Your print calls out 20° on a 4140 housing. That's the 20° AlTiN 910. Cut the same housing in 6061 and it's the TiB2 option. Either way, you chamfer it in the setup you milled it in.

When it isn't 45°, tell us what it is and we'll tell you the part number.

https://tr.ee/b4ZGWs to get started.

09/13/2026

What do you need from your corner rounding cutter? Strength, or room to get into the corner?

That's a trade every job makes differently. On one shank, a bigger radius means a smaller pilot.

A bigger pilot is a stronger tool. A smaller pilot fits a tighter corner.

The print picks your radius. The pilot comes with it. Worth knowing which you need before you order.

https://tr.ee/kL1rTR if you want to see options.

09/09/2026

The scorecard wasn't worth posting, but the day was.

Sonic Tools signed on as a Platinum Sponsor of the First Annual Kosmo Machine Charity Golf Tournament, and Kosmo ran it right.

Thanks to their team for putting it together, and to every sponsor and player who turned out to support a good cause. Organizing a field like that on one course isn't easy to pull off.

Same time next year?
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Address

10455 Dow Gil Road
Ashland, VA
23005

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18047980538

Website

http://www.soniclp.com/?utm_source=gbp

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