Tooling Mastery In-House: Rapid Design to Production
Oliver Manufacturing’s in-house Tool and Die department is a critical part of our streamlined, vertically integrated manufacturing process. With an expert team of toolmakers, designers, and machinists, we develop the workholding, fixtures, and precision tooling necessary for every CNC milling and turning project. By keeping this process internal, we control every detail—from concept through execution—reducing lead times, improving reliability, and increasing part throughput for our customers.
Custom Tooling That Accelerates Production
Our Tool and Die Center is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and CAD/CAM systems to quickly design and build workholding systems, dies, and fixtures tailored to each part’s geometry and material requirements. Whether you’re running complex multi-axis parts or high-volume turned components, we create intelligent tooling solutions to make the most of every machine hour.
Key Features
Full CAD/CAM Design Expertise
Our team uses advanced software like SolidWorks and GibbsCAM to model, simulate, and optimize tooling and fixture designs before they hit the production floor. This ensures tooling compatibility, faster setup times, and reduced trial-and-error iterations.
Fixture Engineering for Throughput
We specialize in designing hydraulic tombstone workholding and automated fixtures that allow for multiple parts to be machined in one cycle. This multiplies machine productivity and shortens job run time—especially important for long-term OEM contracts.
Rapid Internal Turnaround
Because our tooling is designed and manufactured under the same roof as our CNC equipment, modifications or new setups can be completed quickly and without outside vendor delays. This gives us a competitive edge when scaling projects or responding to design changes.
Engineered for Efficiency
Our tool and die capability isn’t just a convenience—it’s a performance advantage. We optimize every tool and fixture to fit the machine, material, and part geometry to ensure the highest repeatability, consistency, and speed. Every customer benefits from reduced downtime, shorter production ramps, and higher quality outcomes.
Let’s Build It Right—From the Ground Up
Need a toolmaking partner who can think like an engineer and move like a manufacturer? We’re ready to build the fixtures that will power your production success.
