Kyocera Tycom Introduces Micro Industrial Cutting Tools

IRVINE, CA (JANUARY 2002) – Kyocera Tycom Corporation (KTC) has launched a new product line, Micro Industrial Cutting Tools. This line of precision cutting tools include drill bits, router bits, endmills and specialized cutting tools ranging from 0.002" to 0.260". Manufactured with the tightest tolerances available, these micro industrial cutting tools will be marketed to a broad range of industries including electronic, industrial, medical, and aerospace industries among others.

About Kyocera Tycom
Since 1987, Kyocera Tycom has been the premiere manufacturer of specialty cutting tools manufactured from the finest carbide grades available for the world's leading printed circuit board (PCB) fabricators. The development of advanced automation, vision, and information technologies have enabled Kyocera Tycom to establish powerful manufacturing capabilities. All products are manufactured on state-of-the-art Rollomatic CNC Grinding Centers. Patented developments in closed loop feedback controls, geometry recognition systems and automation technology are evidence of Kyocera Tycom's commitment to quality and efficiency. With the largest share of the North American market and the second largest market share worldwide, Kyocera Tycom's customers include Sanmina, IBM, Viasystems, ACI, and many other technology manufacturers.

"KTC sees an opportunity to provide tighter tolerances to a broader range of markets that we've been supplying to the PCB market for years," said Darrell Espe, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for KTC.

Kyocera Tycom Corporation is ISO 9001 certified and all products are proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. For distributor information, contact 1-800-823-7284.

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., 100 Industrial Park Road, P.O. Box 678, Mountain Home, NC 28758. Tel: 800-823-7284; Fax: 828-692-1344.