What’s New at 2L!

December 1, 2023

TM-2000 Tool Makers Microscope Now Available!

• Complete Microscope System for Accurate Tool Inspection.
• Quickly and accurately measure common features that are required during the manufacturing of cutting tools.
• Automatic Edge Detection.
• Fast and reliable for in-process inspection.
• 16.6MP – 4K High Definition Camera System – More than 3X higher than the competition.
• Zoom: 9.8x – 3025x on the 27″ monitor – Allows showing both large tools and microscopic tools on the same system – No extra charges to look at Large or Micro Tools.
• Measure a wide variety of cutting tools such as End Mills, Drills, Step Tools, Burrs, Engraving Tools, Face Mills, Dovetail and Keyway cutters, broaches and more.
• Use to measure other items such as threads and standard part dimensions including lengths, radii, and bolt hole patterns.
• Simple Intuitive interface allows any anyone to measure tools – No complex training is required.

See all details here!

October 1, 2023

The new 2L inc catalog is available!

Superior quality Engraving Tools, End Mills, Cutting Tools, Countersinking and Workholding Products. Made in Massachusetts, USA.

Download our catalog here.

Request a mailed copy here.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

 

March 13, 2023

New Portable Automatic Vacuum Pump System!

• Creates a vacuum using standard shop air pressure and automatically turns on and off as required to maintain a set point.
• 4.5 SCFM Vacuum Pump, Uses 5 SCFM of Compressed Air.
• 10.5 Gallon Steel Tank with Wheels, Handle, and a Bottom Drain.
• Maximum vacuum generated is 22″ HG – 26″ HG (10.8 psi – 12.8 psi).

January 31, 2023

Portable Electric Vacuum Pump System.

• Newly designed to take up less space in the shop!
• 10.5 Gallon, portable Vacuum Tank.
• Automatically turns on and off as required to maintain a set point.

July 8, 2021!

Welcome to the new www.2Linc.com

2L is pleased to announce the launching of our new website.

Find the perfect Engraving Tools or End Mills using our Tool Selectors that sort easily by material use.

Thank you for your business with us!

October 14, 2020

CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool – see it in action!

• Click here for the Video!
• The CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool maintains precise countersink depth control on materials with tolerance variations.
• Accommodates Countersink Tools with cutter diameters up to 7/8” (0.875″).

October 5, 2020

CNC Dot Peen Marking Tool – see it in action!

• Click here for the Video!
• The CNC Dot Peen Marking Tool produces permanent dots or pin marks using the rotating spindle of a CNC machine.
• It generates a succession of dots that appear as a line.

June 29, 2020

Square/Standard Plastic and Wood cutting End Mills now available with many new sizes, cutter diameters, and flute lengths!

• Single Flute.
• Two Flutes.
• Three Flutes.

 

June 29, 2020

Ballnose Plastic and Wood cutting End Mills now available with many new sizes, cutter diameters, and flute lengths!

• Single Flute.
• Two Flutes.
• Three Flutes.

 

June 29, 2020

Square/Standard Aluminum Cutting End Mills now available with with many new sizes, cutter diameters, and flute lengths!

• Single Flute.
• Two Flutes.
• Three Flutes.

June 29, 2020

Ballnose Aluminum Cutting End Mills now available with with many new sizes, cutter diameters, and flute lengths!

Single Flute – Two Flutes – Three Flutes.

May 7, 2020

CNC Dot Peen Marking Tool is now available!

• Produces permanent dots or pin marks using the rotating spindle of a CNC machine.
• Generates a succession of dots that appear as a line.
• Compensates for tolerance variations in the surface height of approximately 0.100″ (2.5 mm).
• Perform high speed marking as fast as the CNC machine can move.
• Produces marks on a wide range of materials from soft plastics and aluminum to hardened steels, using different strength springs.

April 28, 2020

Solid Carbide, Single Flute Counter Sinks Now Available in Longer Length.

• Single Flute
• 1/4″ Shank Diameter
• 3.0″ Overall Length
• Solid Carbide for maximum tool strength
• For use with CNC Countersink Depth Stop, or hold rigidly for standard countersink applications

View all information here.

April 17, 2020

New Adjustable Vacuum Pressure Switch with higher electrical rating capable to switching 10.1 Amps, or a 1/4 HP Motor.

• Use for controlling Vacuum Pumps.
• Electrical Rating : 10.1A. 125/250 VAC, 1/4 HP, 125 VAC.
• Has both Normally Open and Normally Closed Quick Connect Terminals.
• Simple to adjust with one thumbscrew.
• Tight repeatable deadband for consistent operation.
• 10-32 vacuum port.
• Vacuum Range: 5 – 30 in Hg.

October 25, 2019

6 Flute Square End Mills for cutting Ferrous and Hard Materials now IN STOCK !

• nAlTiN+ Coated.
• Cutter Diameters range from .125″ – .500″.
• Latest generation of AlTiN coating plus extra nano composites for wear and heat resistance.

October 8, 2019

METRIC SIZE Thread Mills – NOW IN STOCK!

• Thread Mills are used to cut internal and external threads.
• No need to reverse the CNC Spindle.
• Thread Sizes from M2.5 – M8-M14.
• Thread Milling Cutters for Milling Multiple Thread Pitches and Cutting Internal and External Threads.
• Latest generation of nano AlTiN coating plus extra nano composites for wear and heat resistance.

August 28, 2019

SQUARE KEY BROACHES – NEW!!!

• Square Key Broach Tools for Nibbling Square Key Slots.
• Square Key Broach Tools are used to produce keyway slots.
• Broach or punch keyway slots on a lathe or machining center using small nibbles.
• Cuts a wide range of materials: soft and hard materials such as plastic, aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, hard steel, cast iron, and composites.

May 17, 2019

• Solid Carbide Thread Mills – nAlTiN+ coated.
• Thread Milling Cutters for Milling Multiple Thread Pitches and Cutting Internal and External Threads.
• Latest generation of nano AlTiN coating plus extra nanocomposites for wear and heat resistance.

December 1, 2018

EVEN MORE 3/16″ Tough Tip Engraving Tools with nAlTiN+ coating now in STOCK!

• 3/16″ Diameter” Tough Tip Engraving Tools with 30 and 60 degree angles and nAlTiN+ coating.
• Order here.

November 14, 2018

Downcut End Mills for Cutting Plastic and Wood.

• Downcut End Mills Prevent Workpiece Lifting.
• Create a Burr Free Finish When Machining Wood or Plastic.

November 5, 2018

EVEN MORE 1/4″ Tough Tip Engraving Tools with nAlTiN+ coating now in STOCK!!!

• 1/4″ Diameter” Tough Tip Engraving Tools with 30 and 60 degree angles.
• Order here.

October 5, 2018

Tough Tip Engraving Tools for Stainless Steel, Steels & Hard Materials now available in 1/8″ tool diameter with super small tips of .005″!

• 1/8″ Tool Shank Diameter Tools Now In Stock.
• Uncoated and nAlTiN+ Coated.
• 30 and 60 degree included angles!

September 10, 2018

Tough Tip Engraving Tools for Stainless Steel, Steels and hard materials available with NEWEST GENERATION NANO nAlTiN+ Plating.

Select Sizes IN STOCK and MORE TO COME SOON!

• 1/8″ Diameter Tough Tip Engraving Tools..
  • Order here.
• 1/4″ Diameter” Tough Tip Engraving Tools.
  • Order here.

January 20, 2018

Composite End Mills Used to Mill Abrasive and Reinforced Glass Filled Fiber Composite Materials are Now Available.

• 2 Straight Flutes minimize the de-laminating of layers and the fraying of fibers.
• Off center Z flute design is used for milling.
• Produced with Ultra Fine, Submicron, Nano Grade Solid Carbide for maximum tool performance.

October 20, 2017

Tough Tip Engraving Tool with Radius for hard materials available with the newest generation Nano nAlTiN+ Coating.

• 1/8″ shank diameter.
• 3/16″ shank diameter.
• 1/4″ shank diameter.
• 6 mm shank diameter.

August 31, 2017

Engraving Tool Starter Kits for Table Top and Top Loading Engraving Machines now available.

• Engraving Tools Diameters for Top Loading Engraving Machines are available in 1/4″ and 11/64″ tool shank diameters, and overall tool length of 6.5″.
• Each Starter Kit Includes six (6) engraving tool bits for engraving plastic, aluminum, brass, steels, stainless steel, acrylic and more.

October 3, 2016

Diamond Coated End Mills Now Available.

• Solid Carbide End Mills for Cutting Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Magnesium, and Zinc.
• 1/4″ Tool Shank Diameter.
• 1/8″ and 1/4″ Cutter Diameters.
• Single Flute – for Maximum Chip Clearance/Chip Evacuation.
• Slow 20° Helix Reduces Workpiece Lifting.

July 26, 2016

2L inc. produces Custom Solid Carbide Tools with Quick Turn-Around, In House.

• All tools are made from a premium Solid Carbide for maximum tool strength.
• Produced in house!

July 15, 2016

The 2L CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool Now Holds Countersink Tool Bits with Larger Cutter Diameters – Up To .875″ (7/8″)!

• The Spring Loaded CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool maintains precise countersink depth control on materials with tolerance variations.
• The CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool uses 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2” and 9/16” Collets to hold the Countersink Tool Bits with cutter diameters up to 7/8” (0.875” – 22 mm).
• Each CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool Assembly Includes:
  • CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool.
  • Heavy Spring.
  • Hex Wrench.
  • Plastic Nosepiece.

* The CNC Countersink Depth Stop is covered by U.S. Patent 7,607,871.
CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool

March 20, 2016

1/8″ Boring Bars Now Available – In Stock and Ready to Ship.

• Solid Carbide, 1/8″ Boring Bars used to enlarge or finish the inside diameter of a workpiece.
• Effective for tough to machine materials such as Cast Iron and Stainless Steel, as well as Plastic, Aluminum, Brass and Wood.
• Available in 1/8″ (.125″) Tool Shank diameters, with 2.0″ overall length.
  .040″ – .120″ Bore Diameters.
• Designed and manufactured in house!

March 20, 2016

Adjustable Vacuum Pressure Switch – Now Available – In Stock and Ready to Ship

• Adjustable Vacuum Switch has both Normally Open and Normally
  Closed Quick Connect Terminals.
• Simple to adjust with one thumbscrew.
• Tight repeatable deadband for consistent operation.
• 10-32 vacuum port.
• Vacuum Range: 5 – 30 in Hg.
• Electrical Rating : 5A 125-250 VAC , 1A 48VDC.

January 11, 2016

Single Flute Conical Ballnose Engraving Tools Now Available with .003″, .004″ Radius Tip.

• 1/8″ Tool Diameter.
• 30 & 60 Degree Included Angle.
• .003″ & .004″ Tip Radius

July 20, 2015

2L PRO 1, 2 and 3 Engraving Software Program perform 3D Surface Engraving. 

• Engrave at a Constant Depth on an Imported 3D Surface with PRO 1, 2 & 3 Engraving Software Programs.
• Project the engraving onto a surface of an imported 3D model. This creates an engraving that maintains a constant depth in relation to a 3D model.
• Place and modify complex geometry onto a 3D surface in just a few steps. More info.

February 15, 2015

No-Clog Air Exhaust Silencers – New Sizes Now Available.

• Anodized Aluminum: 10-32 UN, and Standard NPT 1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″ and 3/8″.
• Air Exhaust Silencers are used to quiet air exhausted from Pneumatic Air Tools, Venturi Vacuum Pumps, AC Pumps, Industrial Air Guns, Blow Molds, Air Cylinders and other Air/Pneumatic Equipment and Systems.

April 30, 2014

Downcut End Mills for Cutting Plastic and Wood are Available in Standard and Metric Sizes!

• Now available: Single and Two Flute Downcut End Mills for cutting Plastic and Wood.
• Single Flute Downcut End Mill.
• 2 Flute Downcut End Mill.
• Downcut End Mills push burrs downward to improve top edge cutting performance, and prevent workpiece lifting on vacuum chucks.
• We produce these tools in house from an Ultra Fine, Submicron, Nano Grade Solid Carbide for maximum tool strength and rigidity.

July 16, 2013

Engraving Tool Starter Kits are now available in metric sizes!

• 2L Engraving Tool Starter Kits are now available in 6 mm diameter tools!
• Each Starter Kit Includes six (6) of our most popular engraving tools: Tough Tip Engraving Tool for Stainless and Steels, Tough Tip Engraving Tool for Aluminum, Conical Ballnose, Standard Conical General Purpose, Standard Conical for Soft Materials, and Engraving Chamfer Tool.

July 12, 2013

Replaceable Vacuum Chuck Top Plates now available in new sizes!.

• The Top Plates protect the surface of the Vacuum Chuck when cutting through workpieces.
• Different grid patterns are available to closely match the workpiece. The Top Plate is secured to the surface of the Vacuum Chuck and protects the surface of the Vacuum Chuck.

April 12, 2013

More Included Angles Now Available for the 2D Data Matrix Tool. This tool is now available in 60° , 90° and 120° Included Angles.

• The 2D Data Matrix Tool is used for 2D Data Matrix Marking and UID Barcoding.
• It is also used to engrave very fine lettering and numbers, and is very effective to used to engrave plated materials that are prone to plating chipping.