Industrial Equipment and Tooling Supplier
Abbey Tooling & Engineering Supplies takes pride to provide the best industrial equipment and tooling product solutions at the best affordable prices.
About
Who We Are
Locally found and independently driven - Abbey Tooling specializes in product and service delivery in the metal working and engineering industry.
Abbey is a proudly South African company that strives towards superior customer satisfaction. A professional approach and complete integration between our preferred business partners and customers remains the corner stone of our business.
We are a dynamic, service driven company and our objective is to develop engaged customers by delivering application specific solutions.
Products
Tool Holders
Tool holders (toolholders) are the physical interface between tooling and the machine tool. They come in a multiple of different machine mount styles from the older R8 style to newer HSK or VDI mount.
Tool holders have three main parts: the taper, the flange, and the collet pocket. Driven or "live" tooling is powered, while static tooling is not.
The taper is the conically-shaped area of the tool holder that enters the spindle during tool changing.
The flange is the part of the tool holder to which the automatic tool changer is attached when the tool holder is moved from the tool changer to the spindle.
The collet pocket is the area into which the collet is inserted before being secured by various types of collet nuts.
Some tool holders shrink-fit around the machine tool or cutting tool and remain firmly in place. Others are optimized to the smallest size possible to allow for maximum clearances during machining.
Milling Tool Holders
A toolholder is a device that safely provides a critical interface between the cutting tool and the spindle of the CNC machine. The cutting tool is mounted into the holder and is tightened so it does not move or vibrate during machining; providing the stability you need to ensure precision cuts every time
BT Tooling
There are two types of tools in CNC machinery: tool holders and cutting tools. There are other items related to tool holders, such as collets, set screws, wrenches and other setup tools. Tools for CNC machinery are manufactured by a variety of brands and come in few different standards. Learn about BT tool holders including maintenance, tapers and sizes, and performance and productivity. We also import our own ISO products.
Distributors
Successful Collaborations
Iscar
ISCAR opened its South African subsidiary in 1967 and in a short space of time became the leading supplier of precision carbide metalworking tools throughout South Africa. In the 50 years of trading in our domestic market we have established ourselves as the go-to company for the supply of innovative tooling coupled to reliable backup and superior service. Incorporated at our state-of-the-art facilities based at our head office, is a Technical Center and auditorium from where we are able to conduct product launches, industry specific seminars as well as live demonstrations depicting the latest additions to our vast product portfolio. ISCAR today can supply a full product line with the primary focus on productivity improvement, and solutions for cost savings and machining intelligently. Our team of application engineers and product specialist are well-trained and capable to apply the products and implement specially tailored cost saving solutions designed to industry needs. We distribute the vast range of products from our head office in Longmeadow Business Estate – North, Edenvale, fully staffed branch offices situated in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Vereeniging and via a comprehensive national network of distributors.
Somta
Somta Tools specialises in the design and manufacture of standard and custom tools for the industrial and “do it yourself” markets. Product categories can be summarised as drills, cutters, reamers, threading tools and toolbits, which are made in a wide range of sizes, using various materials (HSS and Solid Carbide) and PVD surface coatings to extend wear life.
The factory in Pietermaritzburg manufactures 7 000 standard items and a further 6 000 made-to-order items to serve local markets and export markets in over 70 countries worldwide. From humble beginnings in 1954 with 20 employees, Somta has grown into one of the largest cutting tool manufacturers in the southern hemisphere, operating from offices and modern manufacturing facilities laid out over 3 hectares with a complement of over 250 employees.
The company’s vision of “To manufacture and supply superior cutting tools, driven by a culture of service excellence, to global and domestic markets” is supported by ISO accreditation which was first achieved in 1991 and still remains in place today.
Insize
INSIZE - Founded in 1995, is a dedicated supplier of measuring instruments. To enable us to serve the world-wide market, we are setting up an INSIZE distribution network on a global basis. INSIZE headquarter is located in China. We have branch companies in USA, Spain, India, Brazil and distributors in over 75 countries. We ensure that wherever you are, our INSIZE products have service and support that are within hands reach. Our dedication to Quality, Innovation, Service and Value has created a worldwide demand for the INSIZE products.
Cromwell
Cromwell has a new look and feel as we’ve refreshed our brand to reflect the high quality industrial tools and services we supply.
Cromwell has been established for over 50 years and is a supplier of industrial tools, offering an unrivalled choice of products to all industries, professions and trades. Of all the work we do, we are famous for Safety, Cutting Tools, Hand Tools and Power Tools and Abrasives. We have expertise within our technical teams who can provide audits and offer advice on how your business can improve with the help of these four key categories.
We are committed to delivering a truly customer focused and cost-effective service that successfully matches your company’s needs. Supplying the largest range available from a single source, including products from Welding and Site Maintenance to Office Supplies and Hygiene and more.
We also have a number of Value Added Services that provide the right business solution to you. From our Customer Inventory Solution which has been providing proven and workable solutions for over 30 years, to our dedicated Corporate Workwear team, as well as product specialists who can offer training in; Technical Engineers, Development & Integration, Oils, Lubrications & Spill Control, Logistics & Supply. Our service providing is unique in providing an infinite number of Value Added Solutions for every kind of business, ensuring a perfect match for every type of customer.
Opening Hours
Office Time to Visit
Monday - Friday: 8am-1pm
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am-1pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed