At GDP Industrial Tooling we have been serving our customers unique tooling needs for over 35+ years. We were recently presented with a query on how to machine a “Smoke Top Hat” made of hardwood on a CNC machine. A Smoke Top Hat is used in the bar and restaurant industry to add a smoky…read more
GDP Industrial Tooling has excellent options when it comes to tooling for Lamello P-System (Clamex). The Clamex system is an innovative, strong and quick to install panel connector system used in furniture and other wood based panel assemblies. Whether you are utilizing the Zeta P2 profile biscuit jointer or a CNC router with, or without…read more
Since introducing our “Customize it” program over a decade ago, we have manufactured and delivered countless CNC custom profile tools in record speed and at prices that are impressively competitive! Made in Germany, this extensive CNC profile tooling program includes a wide range of in-stock tool body blanks which are manufactured in larger series to…read more
Custom Router Tooling Program GDP Custom router tooling program, “Customize it!” is among the most comprehensive and economical solutions in the industry! We manufacture per specifications required and in most cases can deliver within a 2 week lead time thanks to custom stock bodies which are part of our popular custom profile tooling program. If your…read more
“Customize it” Insert Tooling Program for CNC Machines The Insert Tooling Program Advantages of our “Customize-it” system include: In this example of profile insert tooling, you see all the component tooling for solid wood cabinet doors. Insert tooling for exterior windows and doors are generally provided as cutters on HSK arbor tooling. The below example shows insert…read more
“Unique” Shaper / Stacked Tooling GDP Tooling (previously under the GUHDO banner since 1986) has a stellar reputation for providing high quality tooling for CNC routers, shapers (including shaper tooling for Unique Machines), panel saws, edge banding machines and other woodworking machines. The company is also well versed in producing stacked tooling systems (insert style) for the…read more
Custom Profile Tooling We design and make custom profile tooling for a very wide range of cutting applications machining wood or composite materials on CNC routers and machining centers. Insert tooling often dramatically reduces tooling cost, as insert knives that are simply replaced with new ones, when dull, guarantee exact profile repeatability every time. Contrary…read more
Tectus Hinge Placement Router Bits Router Bits for Tectus Hinges can be hard to come by since the required sizes are metric. Look no further! We can help! The popularity of Tectus Concealed Hinge Systems is not only due to their sleek aesthetics but also their durability… made to last for the life of the…read more
Glue Joint Insert Cutter As an extension of our Customize-It profile insert system, we offer a standard Glue Joint insert profile cutter for glue joint operations. Available in a precision balanced tool body with ¾” or 25 mm shank, this 2-wing profile insert router bit is designed to produce architectural style glue joints in soft and…read more
Tooling for Alucobond Alucobond is a type of sandwich panel which was first introduced in 1969 and is now widely used in the residential and commercial construction industries. This ACM, (aluminum composite material) consists of two sheets of smooth 0.02” aluminum, thermobonded to a polyethylene core. The result is a light composite material that offers many…read more
Tooling Basics for CNC Machining Below is an article GDP|GUHDO contributed to FDMCdigital.com January 2015 edition (formerly FDM/Cabinetmaker) Understanding fundamentals of CNC tooling can make a huge difference in your costs, productivity, and efficiency. Most CNC machining centers for wood, plastics and composite machining today are equipped with steep taper ISO/SK/BT style, or more frequently…read more
Machining Bead Board Profiles If producing bead board is part of your product offering, there are several options to achieve this profile. The preferred option with grooving capability is using a profile insert or PCD (polycrystalline diamond) cutter head. It is the most efficient and cost effective solution, allowing the bead board profile to be cut in a…read more
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