Custom Cutting Tools Built Around Your Application.
When a standard tool gets the job done, great. But when you're looking to reduce cycle time, combine operations, improve tool life, or machine a challenging part, custom tooling can make all the difference — engineered around your application, not the limits of a catalog.
Why Fullerton
Custom tooling isn't just something we offer — it's been part of who we are since 1942. As a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, we've spent decades helping shops solve problems that standard tooling can't.
From your first print to your finished tool, our F.A.S.T. (Fullerton Advanced Solutions Team) works alongside you every step of the way.
What Is Custom Tooling
Custom tooling is exactly what it sounds like — a cutting tool designed specifically for your part, material, and machining operation. Instead of making multiple tool changes to complete a part, a custom tool can often combine several operations into one.
Whether you need a step tool, a combination drill, coolant-fed tooling, or something completely unique, we'll build a solution around the way you machine.
Types of Custom Tooling
Machine multiple diameters or features with a single tool to reduce setups and improve consistency.
Combine drilling, chamfering, reaming, countersinking, and more into one operation.
Designed for deep-hole drilling, difficult materials, and applications where chip evacuation matters.
When your application doesn't fit inside a catalog, we'll engineer a tool that does.
When Does Custom Tooling Make Sense?
Custom tooling might be the right solution.
If you've found yourself saying, "There has to be a better way," it's probably time to talk with our team.
Proven Results
How It Works
Upload your print, material information, and machining requirements.
Simple modifications can often be quoted instantly through FAST Quotes. More complex applications are reviewed by our engineering team.
Every custom tool is manufactured, coated, and inspected in-house.
Many altered-standard tools ship in as little as 24–48 hours, helping you keep production moving.
FAQ
Still not sure whether custom tooling is right for your job? Our engineering team is happy to talk it through.
Talk With Our TeamHow is a custom tool different from an altered standard? +−
An altered standard is a modification to an existing catalog tool — often quotable instantly through FAST Quotes and shippable in 24–48 hours. A fully custom tool is engineered from scratch around your part, material, and operation when a catalog geometry won't do.
How long does a custom tool take? +−
Many altered-standard tools ship in as little as 24–48 hours. Fully engineered solutions vary with complexity — our team gives you a firm lead time when we review your print.
What information do you need to quote? +−
A print or dimensioned sketch, the material you're machining, and your operation and tolerance requirements. The more detail you share up front, the faster we can turn a quote.
Is there a minimum order quantity? +−
No fixed minimum — we build everything from a single prototype tool to full production runs. Pricing scales with quantity, and we'll lay out the options when we quote.
Do you handle coating and inspection too? +−
Yes. Manufacturing, coating, and quality inspection all happen under one roof, so your tool is controlled end to end — from your first print to the finished tool.
Let's Build the Right Tool for the Job.
Whether you need a simple alteration or a completely custom solution, our engineering team is ready to help.
