A defense OEM needed to get back on track after unsuccessful prototypes stopped forward progress at product test. The molder in the supply chain was delivering assemblies, but a metal component was out of sync with molding requirements. Top Tool collaborated with OEM engineers and the molder to redesign the prototype part for functionality, performance and manufacturability.

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Defense

Top Tool specializes in stamping precision complex components for highly regulated defense customers. Our engineers will work with you from design through full-scale production to create ultra-precise components with the tightest tolerances -- on budget and on schedule -- every time. The components we manufacture for defense industry customers include:

Top Tool is ITAR-Compliant
As a micro component supplier to defense industry manufacturers, Top Tool is obligated to implement strict systems and processes compliant with the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) national security directive. ITAR has been in place since 1976 to control the export of defense-related technologies and services. Compliance indicates military-related OEMs – and organizations in their supply chains – have established high standards in control, compliance and confidentiality to prevent the disclosure or transfer of sensitive information into
the hands of foreign nationals who may represent U.S. national security threats.