J & A Tool Company, Inc.

Our Mission

Our mission is to exceed our customers’ expectations in quality, delivery and cost through continual process improvement and customer collaboration while providing a workplace that allows employees to meet their potential and thrive in an environment of excellence.

Services

Combining our in-house capabilities with 60 years of building trusting relationships with support service providers that share our level of commitment to quality, J & A Tool Company offers a complete turnkey operation for your project.

5-Axis Machining

5-Axis CNC Machining

  • X/Y/Z Axis Travel: 24.4/20.5/18.1 inches
  • X/Y/Z Axis Travel: 620/520/460 mm
  • B Axis Tilting Range of -50° ~ +110°
  • 360° C-Axis Rotating Range
  • Table to Spindle Range of 150 ~ 610 mm
  • 1,100 lb. (500 kg) Weight Capacity

Vertical Machining

3-Axis CNC Machining

  • X-Axis Travels up to 63 inches (1600 mm)
  • Y-Axis Travels up to 31.5 inches (800 mm)
  • Table to Spindle up to 31.5 inches (800 mm)
  • 4,400 lb. (1996 kg) Weight Capacity

Horizontal Machining

Side Milling

  • X-Axis Travels up to 72 inches (1829 mm)
  • Y-Axis Travels up to 48 inches (1219 mm)
  • 360° Rotating Table
  • Infinitely Adjustable Sine Plate
  • 5,000 lb. (2268 kg) Weight Capacity

Turning

Cylindrical Part Machining

  • CNC and Manual Lathe Capabilities
  • Parts up to Ø24.8 inches (630 mm)
  • Parts up to 46.1 inches (1171 mm) Long
  • Ø4.625 inch (117 mm) Bar Feed Capability
  • 2,000 lb. (907 kg) Weight Capacity

Deep Hole Drilling

Gundrilling

  • Ø0.125″ (3.2 mm) to Ø1.375″ (34.9 mm) Holes
  • 60 inch (1524 mm) Drilling Stroke
  • Hole depths can be deeper using extensions
  • Drill from both ends to double hole depth
  • General rule of thumb: 0.001 inch per inch drift (0.01 mm per cm)
  • 0.002 inch per foot drift (0.17 mm per m) on cylindrical work up to Ø2.25 inch (57 mm)
  • 6,000 lb. (2722 kg) Weight Capacity

EDM

Electronic Discharge Machining

  • CNC Orbital Capability
  • 15.75 inch (400 mm) X-Axis Stroke
  • 11.81 inch (300 mm) Y & Z-Axis Strokes
  • 23.6 x 17.7 inch (600 x 450 mm) Table
  • 37.4 x 23.62 x 13.78 inch (950 x 600 x 350 mm) Work Tank
  • 7.8 ~ 19.6 inch (198 ~498 mm) Table to Platen
  • Hard Alloy (Carbide) Capable Circuitry

Bore Honing

Precision Bore Finishing

Bores Ø0.060 ~ Ø4 inch (Ø1.5 ~ Ø102 mm)

0.125 ~ 16″ (3 ~ 406mm) Long

Surface Grinding

High Precision Finishing Process

  • Programmable Surface Grinding
  • Table Sizes up to 12 x 24 inches (300 x 600 mm)
  • Centerless and Form Grinding
  • Internal and External Diameter Grinding
  • Cutter Grinding

Welding / Fabrication

Metal Joining

  • MIG Welding
  • TIG Welding
  • Fixture Table 78 x 38 inch (1981 x 965 mm)
  • Spin Fixture
  • Bore Tech Internal and External Diameter Welding

Quality Control

Defect Prevention

  • CMM Verification
  • CMM Table: 60 x 28 x 20 inch
  • CMM Capacity: 1,000 lb.
  • In Process Inspection
  • Many Measuring and Inspection Instruments
  • Instrument Calibration: Traceable to NIST
  • Inspection Reports: Available Per Customer Specification

Engineering

Design and Development

With over 50 years of expertise in original design and reverse engineering, J & A Tool combines innovation with cutting-edge technology. Our advanced CAD and CAM capabilities, including 3D solid modeling, enable us to deliver projects with precision and efficiency. We leverage the latest versions of industry-leading software such as SolidWorks, Mastercam, and CIMCO to ensure exceptional results.

Additional Services

Supporting Operations

J & A Tool has formed strategic partnerships with several resources to extend our capabilities.

  • Heat Treating, Flame Hardening, Carburizing, Nitriding
  • Plasma, Flame, Laser, and Waterjet Cutting
  • Laser Welding and Engraving
  • Gear and Spline Cutting
  • Blanchard Grinding
  • Surface Treatments (Chrome, Nickel, Anodizing, etc.)