Business Details
50 Years
experience
Custom Precision Cutting Tools Manufacturer in Elk Grove Village, IL
Tri Star Engineering has been a leader in manufacturing precision cutting tools since 1976. Our 16,000-square-foot facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, houses a team of over 40 dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality tools for automotive, aerospace, plumbing, and appliance industries. We specialize in custom drills, reamers, trepan tools, and hollow mills, crafted from solid carbide, high-speed steel, or carbide-tipped materials. Our ISO 9001 certification underscores our commitment to quality and precision. We offer repair services, re-sharpening, and expedited delivery options to meet client needs.Our CNC GRIND department utilizes six specialized TRI-STAR CNC GRINDERS to ensure repeatability and reduced lead times. Cam Relief grinding technology allows us to produce tools with complex geometries that maintain dimensional stability through multiple sharpenings. We prioritize customer satisfaction by providing technical support, inspection reports, and tailored solutions for unique requirements. Our expertise in advanced materials and coatings, such as TiN and TiALN, ensures durable, high-performance tools. With decades of experience, we remain a trusted partner for industries demanding precision and reliability.
Services
Custom Drills
Reamers
Counterbores
Trepan Tools
Hollow Mills
Cam Relief Grinding
CNC Grinding
Tool Repair
Re-sharpening
Custom Tool Design
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer ISO 9001-certified precision cutting tools for critical applications.
- Our Cam Relief grinding ensures dimensional stability through multiple sharpenings.
- We provide expedited delivery responses within 4 hours of request.
- Our CNC GRIND department guarantees repeatability and reduced lead times.
- We offer re-sharpening services to restore tools to 'New-like' condition.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Custom Drills
We manufacture custom drills from solid carbide, high-speed steel, or carbide-tipped materials. These tools meet exact specifications for automotive and industrial applications. Advanced CNC grinding ensures durability and precision.
Cam Relief Grinding
Our Cam Relief grinding technology maintains dimensional stability during tool sharpening. This process enhances tool strength and longevity while preserving complex geometries for critical applications.
Tool Repair
We restore cutting tools to 'New-like' condition through re-sharpening and refurbishment. This service reduces costs and extends tool lifespans while maintaining performance standards.
CNC Grinding
Our CNC GRIND department uses six specialized grinders for precision manufacturing. This equipment ensures repeatability and reduced lead times for complex cutting tools.
Counterbores
We produce custom counterbores for exacting industrial specifications. These tools are crafted from durable materials to withstand demanding machining environments.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve automotive, aerospace, plumbing supply, and appliance industries requiring precision cutting tools.
Are your tools ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, our manufacturing processes are ISO 9001 certified for quality assurance.
Do you offer tool repair services?
Yes, we provide re-sharpening and refurbishment services to extend tool lifespan.
What is Cam Relief grinding?
Cam Relief grinding maintains tool geometry during sharpening, ensuring precision and durability for complex tools.
How quickly do you respond to expedited orders?
We respond to expedited requests within 4 hours of submission during business hours.
