

Somta Tools Master Catalogue
The Somta Tools Master Catalogue is the full 324-page reference to South African–manufactured cutting tools. Somta designs and manufactures standard and custom tooling for industrial and DIY markets across drills, cutters, reamers, threading tools and toolbits — produced in a wide range of sizes from HSS and solid carbide, with Balzers PVD surface coatings to extend wear life. The catalogue includes an icon legend, a full alphabetical index and general terms and conditions of sale.
About Somta
Founded in 1954 with 20 employees, Somta has grown into one of the largest cutting tool manufacturers in the southern hemisphere, operating from modern manufacturing facilities laid out over 3 hectares with more than 400 staff.
The Pietermaritzburg factory manufactures 7 000 standard items plus a further 3 000 made-to-order items, serving the local market and export markets in over 70 countries.
Somta's vision — to manufacture and supply superior cutting tools driven by a culture of service excellence — is backed by ISO accreditation first achieved in 1991 and maintained ever since.
- Established
- 1954
- Standard items
- 7 000+
- Made-to-order items
- 3 000+
- Export markets
- 70+ countries
Product categories
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Catalogue navigation
Pages I–V — tool symbols, material groups and application guidance.
Drills, cutters, reamers, threading tools and toolbits in HSS and solid carbide.
Coating options that extend wear life across the cutting tool range.
Pages VII–XXVIII — full alphabetical index by product and code.
Pages 283–284 — general terms and conditions.
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