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Materials


We make parts from all categories of material - of all grades and temper - as well as high-performance plastic polymers and other non-metal materials and composites.

Materials Available

We work with the following materials for design, machining, and inspection.

Metals:


  • Alloy Steels 
  • Aluminum 
  • Brass Bronze
  • Bronze Alloys 
  • Carbide 
  • Carbon Steel 
  • Cast Iron 
  • Cobalt Copper
  • Gold Hastelloy
  • Inconel 
  • Invar
  • Iridium Iron 
  • Kovar
  • Magnesium 
  • Molybdenum 
  • Monel
  • Nero 
  • Nickel Niobium 
  • Palladium
  • Pelini Platinum 
  • Silver
  • Stainless Steel 
  • Steel
  • Stellite (hard facing) 
  • Tantalum
  • Tin Titanium 
  • Tungsten Zinc 
  • Zirconium
  • Udimet 720

Plastic Polymers:


  • Acetal Acrylic
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) 
  • Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP) 
  • Nylon
  • PEEK
  • Phenolic Polyamide-Imie 
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) 
  • Polyetherimide
  • Polyethylene (PE) 
  • Polyphenylene Sulfide 
  • Polypropylene (PP) 
  • Polystyrene
  • Polysulphone
  • Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) 
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 
  • Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)

Porous Materials for Vacuum Chucks:


  • Ceramic
  • Composite Materials 
  • Composites
  • Ferrite 
  • Fiberglass 
  • Graphite 
  • Polyester 
  • Rubber 
  • Wood
Not sure which material(s) are right for your project?

We offer material selection assistance as a part of our design and engineering services. 

Capabilities


Tooling & Machining

Precision and performance in tooling, machining, and production. Our expert team can create almost any part - big or small - to your exacting standards. By paying attention to every detail, from fixturing to machine kinematics, we achieve tolerances as close as .000040” (~1 micron). In-house Milling, turning, EDM, and grinding processes make Andrew Tool a one-stop shop for precision manufacturing. No matter the scope of your project, the result is the same: exceptional form and function.

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Concurrent Engineering and Project Development

Thoughtful engineering results in intelligent precision. Our engineering services ensure that parts are optimized for manufacturability and functionality before production. Whether you have an existing part that requires optimization or need to create a part to meet a function, our engineering team is more than up to the challenge.

Inspection

Robust inspection services. Serving as an extension of your engineering and quality control departments, the Andrew Tool quality team ensures contract compliance. We utilize a wide variety of equipment and metrology instrumentation to control and document our manufacturing processes.

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Assembly, Testing, and Integration

Value-add services to meet your demands. Our assembly, testing, and integration services allow us to be your one-stop shop for all your precision needs.  We understand how to handle critical flight parts and the fine motor skills involved with complex assembly and testing.  We have experience in simple pin and threaded insert installation to multipiece integrations that require numerous steps, fixtures, and demonstrating functionality through testing.     

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