Find a machine tool designer to design a tool from the ground up Machine tool designers often offer custom machinery tool design as a turn-key service to customers. If you need a unique machine tool designed from scratch, contact a full-service machine tool design company.

I recommend:  Check out the list of the varied custom machine tools designed by Advanced Design Technology. Look into Haskell Machine & Tool, a company with designers who can draw plans for parts, assemblies and equipment for most industries.

Have a machine tool designer upgrade existing tools If you have an existing tool that's almost right for your work but needs a new or additional part or capability, consider upgrading the tool rather than trading it in for a new tool. You can save on costs for both training and equipment purchase, if you keep the machine tool you already have.

I recommend:  Crankshaft Machine Group repairs and rebuilds all types of computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines. Leader Engineering-Fabrication refurbishes your existing machinery and can help you decide on the services you need.

Use a company with experience designing machine tools for your industry Experience counts when it comes to machine tool design. If you need a machine tool that isn't new or specialized, check out companies that work primarily within particular industries. You will know the companies have a track record of helping companies like your own stay in the game. Also find out if they have new products about to hit the market.

I recommend:  Space Coast CAD Solutions works in areas of expertise including but not limited to aircraft and composite tool design. Direct Automation does custom machine tool design for industrial testing and assembly applications.