
YG-1 Cutting Tools – Authorized Distributor
General Cutting Tools is proud to be an authorized distributor of YG-1, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative cutting tool manufacturers in the world. Known for precision, reliability, and performance, YG-1 products are engineered for a wide range of machining applications, from general-purpose milling and drilling to high-performance aerospace solutions.
Why Choose YG-1 Tools?
YG-1 delivers high-quality tooling at competitive prices. With manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Ireland, Korea, and China—and a U.S. warehouse located right here in Chicago—YG-1 maintains a 98% fill rate and responsive customer service. Their vast catalog supports industries working with aluminum, steel, stainless, titanium, graphite, hardened metals, and more.
Tool Categories We Offer
Milling Tools
- Solid Carbide, CBN, and HSS End Mills
- Diamond-Coated Tools for CFRP and Graphite
- Modular & Indexable End Mills (I-Smart, i-Xmill systems)
- Multi-Purpose and High-Efficiency Series (e.g., V7, YGBasiX, X-SPEED)
Drills
- Dream Drills (Aluminum, INOX, MQL, Hardened Steel)
- I-Dream Spade Drills and Holders
- HSS Jobber, Aircraft, Center, and Morse Taper Shank Drills
- Extra Long Carbide Drills with Coolant Holes
Taps
- Prime Taps (Unified, Metric, Roll Form)
- Spiral Flute, Interrupted Thread, Long Shank & Oil Groove Styles
- ANSI & DIN Spec Taps for Stainless, Carbon Steels, and Alloys
Thread Mills
- Helical Flute TiAlN-Coated Tools for Unified, Metric, and NPT/NPTF Threads
Indexable Inserts
- Full line of modular and insert-based systems for precision milling
Rotary Tooling & Accessories
- Replaceable heads, holders, and system accessories
- Custom and QuickTurn special orders available
Featured Products
- YG5X: For 5-axis high-efficiency milling
- X-POWER PRO: For hard milling up to 50 HRC
- V7 PLUS A: Chip-splitting design for smoother semi-finishing
- T15 Powdered Metal: Extended neck, roughing and finishing end mills
- NEW SV-POINT: Spade drill inserts for fast, clean cuts
Promotions & Technical Resources
- Shock & Awe Tap + Drill Combo
- Aerospace Solutions Interactive Tech Page
- QuickTurn Specials Request Form
- Colorful catalogs available for milling, threading, indexables, and holders
Need help finding the right YG-1 tool?
Our knowledgeable staff and field reps are here to help. Call us at (847) 677-8770 or contact us online for personalized support or to request a quote.