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Tool Design

At APEX Space & Defense Systems, we provide tooling solutions to support our customers and our programs. Our in-house tooling design and manufacturing capability decreases costs and lead times and ensures we get the job done correctly each and every time.

Dedicated Tooling Design

By designing and building tooling in-house, we ensure that our tooling works well for our composite manufacturing processes and cure profiles. This means that we match the tooling method to the composite materials and construction so that after part shrinkage and spring back we have a dimensionally correct part. By controlling the processes in house, we minimize issues and lead time due to tooling.

Our in-house tooling engineers, tooling designers, drafters and tool manufacturing teams work as an intimate part of our NPD operations ensuring that tooling is developed as an integral part of the product design, material selection and manufacturing process decision making.
We can make tooling from various materials and designs including composite and aluminum tooling ranging from very small tools for intricate parts to tools in excess of 30 feet in length for large, monolithic parts.
Our expertise includes:
- Layup Molds
- Trim & Drill Fixtures
- Assembly Fixtures
- Bonding Fixtures
- Test Fixtures

Why Choose APEX for Composite Solutions?

When you partner with APEX for your composite solutions, you can rely on proven innovation, expertise, and advanced tooling and manufacturing capabilities to deliver best-in-class composite components and assemblies. Our in-house facilities feature:

Component Design
Tooling Design
In-house mold and tool-making capabilities for faster prototyping and customization
State of the art composite manufacturing facilities and equipment
Patented metallic to composite bonding and testing
Inspection and testing

Our engineers and technicians use the most advanced materials and techniques to craft every product. APEX is committed to delivering components that exceed industry standard requirements, ensuring your tooling solutions are optimized for peak performance.