Sharon-Cutwell FireDrill

Keith Brown • August 4, 2025

Accelerating Custom Tool Delivery

In today's fast-paced manufacturing environment, downtime means lost productivity. That’s where Cutwell’s innovative FireDrill Program shines, delivering custom solid carbide tooling in a fraction of conventional lead times. This is the kind of agility that manufacturers need—and Sharon‑Cutwell delivers.


What Is FireDrill?


FireDrill is Cutwell’s expedited tooling program. It is a custom tool delivery from the typical 5–8 weeks down to just 8–12 business days—and even as fast as 8–10 days for uncoated tools, 10–12 days for PVD-coated options. Focused on tools 20 mm (0.7874 ") or smaller in diameter, it includes step drills, reamers, combo/tap drills, form endmills, keyway cutters, and drill‑ream combos. Available options include coolant‑through or solid geometries and choices of PVD coatings or uncoated styles.


Why It Matters



  • Productivity Insurance: FireDrill ensures you're not shut down waiting for tooling—turning critical orders around in the span of a week.
  • Custom Solutions On Speed Dial: From detailed tool prints or specs, Cutwell engineers produce tailor-fit high-performance tools fast.
  • High Quality, Fast Turnaround: No compromise—it's custom tooling built for aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, recreation applications, and more


The FireDrill Program from Sharon-Cutwell, engineering excellence and FactoryLink’s partner network—is a combination for precision‑focused manufacturers facing urgent tooling needs. When every minute of production counts, this fast‑track solution can be your productivity insurance.


Contact a FactoryLink Team member for more details!

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