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Customer Case Study
Tooling & Die Design
An aerospace OEM launched on time by cutting six weeks off die build.
The Problem
An aerospace OEM was under the gun. They had a new control module program on the schedule, and production couldn’t slip. The problem was tooling — their current supplier had quoted 20+ weeks for a progressive die build.
That meant qualification testing would get pushed back, and the launch date would be at risk. Their engineers needed parts sooner, and waiting around for outsourced tooling just wasn’t an option.
The Solution
We took the tooling in-house and built it start to finish at Gromax.
1) Designed and built a Class A progressive die, using hardened steels and precision-ground components for long-life repeatability.
2) Worked directly with the customer’s engineers to tweak the part design for manufacturability — trimming out features that added complexity without adding function.
3) Kept every step under our roof — design, machining, assembly, tryout — which meant no supplier delays, no handoffs, and full control of the timeline.
By keeping tooling and engineering in the same loop, we could move fast without sacrificing quality.
The Results
The die was finished and qualified 6 weeks ahead of the original schedule. That gave the OEM the parts they needed to validate early, clear testing milestones, and keep their aerospace launch on track.
For them, it wasn’t just a tool — it was confidence that their program wouldn’t stall because of supplier delays.
Why It Matters
When time-to-market is critical, tooling can either hold you back or push you forward. At Gromax, we build Class A dies in-house so our customers can launch faster, run more reliably, and control their timelines instead of waiting on someone else’s.