Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Machining & Fabrication Partner in Groveport, OH
Creative Tool & Die has been a trusted provider of precision machining and fabrication services since April 1992. Our team of 12+ experienced machinists specializes in custom machining, prototyping, machine building, and repair of machine components, serving industries such as automotive, food processing, and manufacturing. We utilize advanced CAD/CAM software to import customer models and create precise CNC programs, ensuring every part meets exact specifications. Our commitment to quality is reinforced through JobBOSS software for order tracking from quote to shipment. As a locally owned small business in Groveport, Ohio, we prioritize customer needs and maintain a 13,000-square-foot facility equipped for hard part turning, surface grinding, welding, forming, and fabrication.We partner with trusted vendors for post-production services like plating, powder coating, and Teflon coating to deliver comprehensive solutions. Our operating hours are Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with global shipping capabilities to Canada and Mexico. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized service to meet and exceed client requirements for both large and small quantity production.
Services
CNC Machining
Surface Grinding
Welding
Hard Part Turning
Forming
Fabrication
Plating
Powder Coating
Teflon Coating
Laser Cutting
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We specialize in custom machining and small-batch production since 1992.
- Our team includes 12+ experienced machinists with technical expertise.
- We utilize advanced CAD/CAM software for precise CNC programming.
- Our facility supports comprehensive post-production services through trusted vendors.
- We maintain a 13,000-square-foot facility for efficient, end-to-end manufacturing.
Services
CNC Machining
CNC machining creates precise cylindrical and complex-shaped parts using computer-controlled lathes and mills. This process ensures tight tolerances for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Our advanced equipment handles both prototyping and production runs efficiently.
Surface Grinding
Surface grinding produces smooth, flat finishes on metal components using rotating abrasive wheels. This critical process enhances part functionality by reducing friction and ensuring dimensional accuracy for engine components and manufacturing tools.
Hard Part Turning
Hard part turning shapes heat-treated metals like hardened steel with precision cutting tools. This specialized service delivers durable gears, shafts, and engine components requiring exceptional wear resistance and dimensional accuracy for demanding applications.
Fabrication
Fabrication involves cutting, bending, and assembling metal components into custom structures. We create robust industrial equipment, automotive parts, and construction frameworks using advanced welding and forming techniques for tailored solutions.
Welding
Welding fuses metal components using controlled heat application. Our skilled technicians produce strong joints for automotive frames, industrial machinery, and structural supports, ensuring durability and integrity across various metal types.
People
Anita Newman
Co-Owner
Anita Newman co-founded Creative Tool & Die in 1992, bringing decades of machining industry experience to drive strategic growth while maintaining quality standards in Groveport, Ohio.
Jim Newman
Co-Owner
Jim Newman co-established Creative Tool & Die, leveraging technical expertise to oversee operations and ensure the company's machining capabilities meet evolving industry demands since its 1992 founding.
Jeremy K.
Shop Foreman
Jeremy K., as Shop Foreman, manages daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflow and quality control across CNC machining, fabrication, and post-production processes in our 13,000-square-foot facility.
Questions
What machining services do you offer?
We provide CNC turning, milling, hard part turning, surface grinding, and fabrication services with capabilities for complex geometries and tight tolerances.
Which industries do you serve?
We support automotive, food processing, casting, paper processing, and general manufacturing industries with custom machining and fabrication solutions.
What are your operating hours?
Our facility operates Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for production and order processing.
Do you offer international shipping?
We currently ship to Canada and Mexico, with domestic shipping capabilities across the United States for all machined and fabricated components.
What post-production services are available?
Through trusted partners, we offer plating, powder coating, Teflon coating, heat treating, and laser/water jet cutting for complete manufacturing solutions.
Reviews (2)
Benjamin Moseley
Sep 29, 2020
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I had them build some custom tools for a very custom moose bumper, they exceeded my expectations. Although the oem tool that came with it worked, their version was far superior.
Asyncritas Baker
Aug 03, 2020
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If you need any custom fab or just straightening threads up on a CV axle this place is awesome hands down best customer service ever!!!!
