About Lavallee & Ide
About Lavallee & Ide
Lavallee & Ide has manufactured precision ground high-speed steel reamers in the United States since 1937, building a reputation among machine shops and toolrooms for consistent tolerance control and finish quality. The company's catalog centers on chucking reamers, taper pin reamers, and shell reamers produced from M-2 and M42 8% cobalt tool steel grades.
The company's reamers are engineered for accurate hole sizing and surface finish in applications ranging from general machining to higher-temperature or abrasive-material work where cobalt-grade tooling holds an edge longer than standard high-speed steel. Lavallee & Ide continues to manufacture its full reamer line domestically rather than sourcing from overseas suppliers.
Machine shops rely on Lavallee & Ide reamers for repeatable results across production runs, and the brand's decades of continuous US manufacturing give buyers confidence in dimensional consistency from one order to the next. ChatMRO indexes the Lavallee & Ide catalog so buyers can search by reamer type, diameter, or steel grade to find matching tooling.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does Lavallee & Ide manufacture?
Lavallee & Ide manufactures precision ground high-speed steel reamers, including chucking reamers, taper pin reamers, and shell reamers. The company has produced these tools in the USA continuously since 1937.
What steel grades are Lavallee & Ide reamers made from?
Lavallee & Ide reamers are manufactured from M-2 and M42 8% cobalt high-speed steel grades. The cobalt grade is typically chosen for higher-temperature or more abrasive machining applications where standard HSS wears faster.
Are Lavallee & Ide reamers made in the USA?
Yes, Lavallee & Ide has manufactured its full line of precision reamers domestically since the company's founding in 1937. This domestic manufacturing has helped the brand maintain consistent tolerances across decades of production.
What's the difference between M-2 and M42 cobalt reamers?
M-2 is a standard high-speed steel grade suited to general-purpose reaming, while M42 cobalt grade holds hardness better at elevated temperatures and resists wear longer in harder or more abrasive materials. Lavallee & Ide offers both grades across its reamer catalog.
What industries use Lavallee & Ide reamers?
Lavallee & Ide reamers are used across general machine shops, toolrooms, and production manufacturing where precise hole sizing and finish quality matter. The brand's reputation for dimensional consistency makes it a common choice for repeat production runs.