BROACH TOOLS
Precision Keyseater Broaches
Custom Keyways manufactures and services high-quality keyseater broaches for manufacturers throughout Canada and the United States. Whether you need a new tool built to your specifications, a replacement for an existing broach, or expert sharpening, regrinding, and recoating services, our team delivers precision tooling engineered for accuracy, reliability, and long service life.
Our keyseater broaches are designed to produce precise internal keyways in gears, hubs, pulleys, sprockets, bushings, and other critical power transmission components. Every broach is manufactured using premium tool steels and precision grinding processes to ensure exceptional cutting performance and dimensional accuracy.
Custom Keyseater Broach Manufacturing
From standard keyway sizes to fully custom applications, Custom Keyways designs and manufactures keyseater broaches to meet your exact production requirements. Whether you're replacing worn tooling, improving an existing design, or developing a new application, our engineering team can provide a solution built for your machine and material.
Our manufacturing capabilities include:
Standard and custom keyseater broaches
Inch and metric sizes
High-speed steel and premium tool materials
Custom cutting geometries
Built-to-print or reverse-engineered tooling
Precision ground cutting edges and relief angles
Prototype and production tooling
Every broach is carefully inspected to ensure consistent quality, maximum tool life, and dependable performance in demanding production environments.
Precision Sharpening & Regrinding
Regular sharpening is essential for maintaining the accuracy, finish, and performance of your keyseater broaches. Our precision regrinding process restores worn cutting edges while preserving the original tool geometry whenever possible.
Each broach is thoroughly inspected before sharpening to evaluate wear patterns, cutting edge condition, and remaining service life. By removing only the material necessary to restore the cutting edges, we help maximize the number of sharpenings and extend the life of your investment.
Our sharpening services help provide:
Longer tool life
Improved dimensional accuracy
Better surface finishes
Reduced cutting forces
Lower tooling costs
Consistent production quality
We also offer repair and rework services for damaged tooling when practical, helping reduce replacement costs and minimize production downtime.
Premium PVD Coatings
To further increase tool performance and service life, Custom Keyways offers advanced PVD coating options for both new and reground keyseater broaches.
TiN (Titanium Nitride)
TiN is an excellent general-purpose coating that improves wear resistance, reduces friction, and promotes smoother chip flow. It is ideal for a wide range of steel and non-ferrous machining applications.
Alcrona Pro®
Alcrona Pro is designed for demanding machining conditions where higher temperatures and longer production runs require superior wear resistance. This coating significantly extends tool life and improves performance in challenging materials.
Dyna Blue TiCN
Dyna Blue TiCN offers exceptional hardness and abrasion resistance while reducing friction during cutting. It is an excellent choice for high-volume production and abrasive workpiece materials where extended tool life is critical.
Our experienced team can recommend the most suitable coating based on your material, production requirements, and operating conditions.
Built for Reliable Production
Whether you require a single replacement broach or ongoing tooling support for high-volume manufacturing, Custom Keyways is committed to delivering precision solutions backed by decades of broaching expertise.
From engineering and new tool manufacturing to sharpening, regrinding, repair, and premium PVD coatings, we help manufacturers maximize productivity, reduce tooling costs, and maintain consistent machining performance.
Contact Custom Keyways today to discuss your keyseater broach requirements or request a quote for new tooling, sharpening, repair, regrinding, or premium coating services.