Carmex
Precision Tools
Over 10,000 precision cutting tools. 35 years of engineering innovation. Trusted by manufacturers in 85+ countries worldwide.
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Who are Carmex Precision Tools?
Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality cutting tools, founded in 1988 in Maalot, Israel. With over 35 years of engineering experience, Carmex has become one of the world's most trusted names in precision tooling.
Specialising in threading, milling and turning solutions, Carmex delivers accurate geometry, excellent cutting performance and extended tool life for engineers across all industries.
Distributed in 85+ countries and stocked at Protool for fast UK delivery, the Carmex range covers everything from M0.3 micro-threading to large-format solid carbide milling — all backed by our technical support team.
Quality Certifications
Carmex Tool Wizard
Enter your thread specification and the Carmex Tool Wizard generates full CNC programs — feeds, speeds and G-code — in seconds.
LAUNCH TOOL WIZARDThe Full Carmex Range
From thread turning to diamond tooling — Carmex builds specialist tools for every precision machining challenge.
Engineering excellence — on the shop floor
See how Carmex precision tools perform across real-world applications — from high-speed thread milling to micron-accurate turning on Swiss lathes.
- Sub-micron carbide grades for consistent tool life
- Advanced PVD coatings — all six ISO material groups
- CNC program generation via free Carmex Tool Wizard
- Worldwide distribution — stocked for fast UK delivery
- Expert technical support from our applications team
Why Choose Carmex?
Three reasons precision engineers worldwide trust Carmex — and trust Protool to stock it.
Sub-Micron Precision
Every Carmex tool is manufactured from sub-micron carbide substrates with advanced PVD coatings. Tight tolerances and consistent tool life across all six ISO material groups — from steel to titanium.
Complete Range, One Supplier
Over 10,000 SKUs covering threading, milling, turning, grooving and specialist applications. From M0.3 Tiny Tools to high-performance mill-threading — everything from one trusted brand.
Expert Technical Support
Our applications team advises on speeds, feeds and toolholder selection for Carmex products. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30. Same-day dispatch before 4:30pm.
What Our Customers Say
Real feedback from engineers and buyers who rely on Protool every day.
The brains! These people know their stuff.
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Wide range of great quality tools. A great British company. I would use them every time!
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. A wide range of products at a reasonable price.
Good quality tooling at a reasonable price
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Staff are always friendly and very helpful
Staff are always friendly and very helpful. Orders are dispatched promptly.
Great range — excellent value
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10,000+ precision tools.
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Free next-day delivery over £50 ex VAT · Same-day dispatch before 4:30pm Mon–Fri
Questions? Call 01732 887334 · Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30 · Delivery info · carmex.com
Carmex Precision Tools — Threading, Milling & Turning Tools for Precision Machining
Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality carbide cutting tools, founded in 1988 in Maalot, Israel. With over 35 years of experience in precision tooling, Carmex specialises in threading, turning and milling tools that deliver accurate geometry, superior cutting performance and extended tool life across all ISO material groups — from steel and stainless steel to titanium, hardened materials and non-ferrous alloys.
The Carmex threading tool range is one of the most comprehensive available — covering thread turning inserts, solid carbide thread mills, Mill-Thread indexable inserts and holders, Spiral Mill-Thread tools, and specialist threading solutions for micro-precision applications. Carmex thread milling tools are available for all standard thread profiles including ISO Metric, Unified (UN), Whitworth (BSW/BSF), NPT, NPTF, BSP and specialist forms, with grades and coatings suited to every workpiece material.
Carmex turning tools include the internationally renowned Tiny Tools range — the world's smallest indexable threading and turning inserts — designed for micro-precision turning on Swiss-type lathes and CNC multi-spindle machines. The Swiss Line range extends Carmex's capabilities for complex small-part turning, and the full turning programme includes thread turning inserts, grooving inserts, parting off tools, and double-sided DSI inserts for high productivity.
The Carmex milling range covers CMT vertical milling tools, solid carbide end mills, chamfer mills, corner rounding cutters, countersinks and boring tools — all manufactured from sub-micron carbide substrates with advanced PVD coatings for maximum performance and tool life. The CMT (Carmex Milling Technology) system offers a unique vertical insert orientation that delivers excellent surface finish and reduced cutting forces across a wide range of materials.
All Carmex tools are manufactured to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 13485:2016 quality standards. Carmex products are distributed in over 85 countries worldwide and used extensively in the aerospace, automotive, Formula 1, medical, electronics, die & mould and oil & gas industries.
Protool is an authorised UK distributor for Carmex Precision Tools, stocking the full Carmex range for fast next-day delivery across the UK. Our applications team provides expert technical support to help you select the right Carmex tool, grade and coating for your specific machining application — call us on 01732 887334, Monday to Thursday 8:30–17:30, Friday 8:30–16:30.
