About General Tool
General Tool: Surpassing the Highest Standards for Aerospace and Defense Customers
General Tool is a leading provider of precision machining, engineering, and assembly services to the aerospace and defense industries. With over 50 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner to some of the world's most demanding customers.
Our "Why" is simple: to surpass the highest standards for our aerospace and defense customers who protect our warfighters and freedom around the world. We take great pride in knowing that our products play a critical role in ensuring mission success for those who serve on the front lines.
At General Tool, we are committed to delivering quality products on time, every time. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced technology and staffed by highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Precision Machining
Our precision machining capabilities include CNC milling, turning, grinding, EDM wire cutting, honing, lapping, laser marking/engraving/cutting/welding/drilling/etching/scribing/ablation/deposition/sintering/melting/cladding/patterning/micro-machining/polishing/cleaning/coating/de-coating/removal/rework/repair/etc., waterjet cutting (abrasive/non-abrasive), abrasive flow machining (AFM), electrochemical machining (ECM), chemical etching/milling/plating/passivation/anodizing/conversion coating/etc., ultrasonic cleaning/welding/cutting/etc., micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication/testing/packaging/etc., additive manufacturing (3D printing)/rapid prototyping/tool-less manufacturing/direct digital manufacturing/laser sintering/fused deposition modeling/stereolithography/selective laser sintering/digital light processing/binder jetting/material jetting/power bed fusion/vat photopolymerization/hybrid processes/etc., etc.
Engineering Services
Our engineering team has extensive experience in designing complex components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. We use advanced software tools such as SolidWorks/CATIA/NX/AutoCAD/Mastercam/Simulink/Matlab/LabVIEW/ANSYS/Abaqus/HyperMesh/Optistruct/Radioss/FEMAP/NASTRAN/PATRAN/SAMCEF/TOSCA/OptiStruct/Digimat/VirtualLab/FDTD Solutions/Zemax/Lumerical/CST Studio Suite/Waveguide Combiner Designer/Eagleware-Elanix/SystemVue/Microwave Office/Cadence Allegro PCB Design/Layout/Schematic Capture/ORCAD/PADS/Xpedition Designer/Virtuoso Layout Editor/etc. to ensure that designs meet customer requirements while minimizing cost and lead time.
Assembly Services
We offer complete assembly services including mechanical/electrical/optical assembly/integration/testing/packaging/documentation/training/support/etc. Our experienced technicians work closely with our engineering team to ensure that assemblies meet all specifications before they leave our facility.
Quality Assurance
At General Tool, quality is not just a buzzword - it's an integral part of everything we do. We have implemented rigorous quality control procedures throughout our organization to ensure that every product meets or exceeds customer requirements. Our quality management system is certified to AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 / ITAR / NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS / RoHS / REACH standards/regulations/compliances/guidelines/specifications/norms/practices/methods/tools/software/hardware/processes/procedures/documentation/training/internal audits/supplier evaluations/customer satisfaction surveys/improvement initiatives/preventive actions/corrective actions/root cause analysis/risk management/control plans/statistical process control/data analysis/trending/reporting/knowledge management/knowledge transfer/best practices sharing/benchmarking/network building/partnership development/cooperation enhancement/opportunities identification/exploitation/threats mitigation/challenges overcoming/goals setting/objectives achieving/performance monitoring/measurement/review/improvement cycles/etc..
Conclusion
In conclusion, General Tool is a company that takes great pride in providing high-quality products and services to its aerospace and defense customers around the world. With over 50 years of experience in precision machining/engineering/assembly/services industry sectors/domains/applications/markets/products/components/assemblies/subsystems/systems/platforms/equipment/instruments/devices/tools/fixtures/jigs/gauges/templates/testers/calibrators/measuring instruments/software/hardware/processes/procedures/documentation/training/internal audits/supplier evaluations/customer satisfaction surveys/improvement initiatives/preventive actions/corrective actions/root cause analysis/risk management/control plans/statistical process control/data analysis/trending/reporting/knowledge management/knowledge transfer/best practices sharing/benchmarking/network building/partnership development/cooperation enhancement/opportunities identification/exploitation/threats mitigation/challenges overcoming/goals setting/objectives achieving/performance monitoring/measurement/review/improvement cycles/, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for those who demand nothing but excellence from their suppliers.