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10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Tooling Budget

10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Tooling Budget

Empowering our clients with affordable, top-notch tools is our priority," says Paula Bass, President. "We believe that access to quality equipment shouldn't break the bank. From machinists to CNC operators, we're dedicated to helping businesses thrive with cost-effective solutions.


  1. Trust in BRAND KBC: Benefit from considerable savings on high-quality BRAND KBC products, including cutting tools, precision instruments, work holding, and abrasives.
  2. Take Advantage of Clearance Sales: Enjoy significant discounts ranging from 25% to 70% on millions of dollars’ worth of tools in our Inventory Clearance section.
  3. Consider Alternative Sizes: Explore odd-sized drills, reamers, end mills, and more at discounted prices to accomplish tasks effectively without breaking the bank.
  4. Buy in Bulk: Look for package quantity and quantity discounts on regularly used products such as drills, taps, end mills, abrasives, fasteners, and bandsaw blades.
  5. Stay Updated with Sale Flyers: Keep an eye on KBC's sale flyers for special savings, new product introductions, and free promotional products with purchases.
  6. Bundle Savings: Enjoy a 10% discount on regularly priced tooling and accessories with the purchase of a new machine from KBC.
  7. Enhance Accuracy with DRO Systems: Increase machining accuracy and reduce errors with affordable iGaging EZ-View Digital Read Out (DRO) Systems.
  8. Invest in Time-Saving Solutions: Save time and money with time-saving solutions like Octane Chip Guard T-Slot Covers for mills, reducing cleanup and setup time.
  9. Optimize Volume Purchasing: Provide KBC with a comprehensive list of yearly tooling purchases to leverage volume purchasing for inventory management and on-time delivery.
  10. Enjoy Free Shipping: Take advantage of free shipping on orders over $349 weighing under 50 lbs, saving on shipping charges.