Report: June U.S. Cutting-Tool Orders Decline 1.8% From May
August 20, 2025Comments
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $204.1 million in June 2025, with orders declining 1.8% from May 2025 and 3.9% from June 2024, as measured in the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI). Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.23 billion according to the report, a drop of 4.9% from the same period in 2024.
“As we continue to wait for clarity on tariffs, demand for cutting tools has stagnated and cooled,” says Steve Boyer, USCTI president, commenting on report numbers. “The tariffs that have been implemented have increased raw-material costs, and the ongoing challenge of finding talented workers remains concerning. Orders for cutting tools have declined month over month and year over year in April, May and June. Key markets such as aerospace, automotive and heavy equipment continue to drive demand, but they have remained stagnant so far this year.”
See also: Association for Manufacturing Technology
Technologies: Management, CNC Punching, Cutting
