Custom Machine Blades
A drawing, a dimension list, a machine model, or simply the worn blade — that is enough to start. We measure, send a drawing back for approval, and grind to it. Any length, any hole pattern, any edge angle: the machine you already own decides the blade, not a catalogue.
- Drawing: required for every order (PDF / DWG / sketch) — the drawing governs
- Ordering: to drawing / to sample / to machine model
- Material: 6CrW2Si, 9CrSi, T1, M2, 2HS, BF anti-bluing
- Dimensions: length, width, thickness and hole pattern all open
- Order size: 1 piece for a trial, then batch or annual supply
Send the drawing first — we quote and produce to it, not to a catalogue size.
Send your drawingWhat “custom” actually covers
Most suppliers say “custom” and mean a size range from a price list. This is the other kind: the blade is made to a number you give us, and if the number is unusual, that is the reason to call us rather than the reason we refuse.
| What can be changed | Range / options |
|---|---|
| Length | 50–6000 mm depending on blade type; longer blades are made to drawing |
| Width | 20–400 mm |
| Thickness | 2–30 mm |
| Hole pattern | Any pitch, diameter and countersink — to drawing or to the old blade |
| Edge angle | 15–90°, set to your material and machine |
| Bevel | Single, double, or compound bevel |
| Profile | Straight, slotted, notched, curved or stepped — to drawing |
| Steel | 6CrW2Si, 9CrSi, 5CrW2Si, W18Cr4V (T1), W6Mo5Cr4V2 (M2), 2HS, BF anti-bluing |
| Hardness | HRC 45–65 depending on the grade and the application |
| Straightness | ≤ 0.05 mm per metre on knife blades; tighter on request |
| Surface | Fine ground, polished, anti-rust coated, laser-marked |
| Order size | 1 piece for a trial; batch and annual contracts available |
Blade types we make to order
Each of these is a standard line with a custom option on top — the standard sizes are simply the ones customers order most.
How it works
| Step | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Send | Drawing, dimension list, machine model, or the old blade with photos | You |
| 2. Survey | We check the hole pattern and thickness against the machine, and ask about the cutting condition | Us, 1–2 days |
| 3. Drawing | A dimensioned drawing comes back for your signature before any steel is cut | Us |
| 4. Sample | One piece, ground and checked; you test it on the machine | Us, 15–25 days |
| 5. Batch | Repeat production from the approved drawing, with the same process control | Us |
What to put in the inquiry
The fastest inquiries are five lines long. Anything missing we will ask for, but every line you send saves a day of back-and-forth.
| 1 | Blade type and the machine it goes on (brand and model if you know it) |
| 2 | Length × width × thickness, in mm |
| 3 | Hole pattern: number of holes, diameter, pitch, distance to the cutting edge |
| 4 | Material being cut, and what the current blade does wrong (chipping, folding, short life) |
| 5 | Quantity for the first order and for a year |
Tolerances and inspection
| Straightness | ≤ 0.05 mm per metre (knife blades); 0.02 mm on request |
| Thickness tolerance | ±0.05 mm standard, ±0.02 mm on request |
| Hardness | Checked per piece, HRC 45–65 by grade |
| Edge | Ground and honed; hardness tested after grinding, not before |
| Report | Dimension and hardness record supplied with the batch on request |
| Packing | Edge-protected, oiled, wooden case; export packing to your forwarder's requirement |
Frequently asked
Can you make a blade from a photo instead of a drawing?
Yes, in most cases. Send clear photos of the old blade on a flat surface with a steel rule in frame, plus the main dimensions. For complex profiles we send a drawing back for approval before cutting steel.
What is the smallest order for a custom blade?
One piece. Sampling a single blade before a batch is normal practice for us, and it is the cheapest way to prove the fit on an old or unusual machine.
How long does a custom blade take?
Drawing confirmation within 1–2 working days, then 15–25 days for most custom blades, depending on size and steel. Exact dates are confirmed in writing before deposit.
Which materials can you supply?
6CrW2Si, 9CrSi, 5CrW2Si, W18Cr4V (T1), W6Mo5Cr4V2 (M2), 2HS and BF anti-bluing grades. We recommend the grade from your cutting condition — green log, dry veneer, paper, metal sheet or frozen fish.
Do you copy a competitor's blade?
We reproduce the dimensions and the fit, not the brand. Send the old blade or a drawing; the blade is made to your specification and marked with your part number if you want.
Brand names on this site describe machine compatibility only. We are not affiliated with, or an authorised distributor of, any machine manufacturer.