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Wrench Sockets

Wrench sockets for aerospace production encompass drive-square and spline-drive socket sets manufactured to close tolerances in chrome-vanadium or S2 steel, covering hex, twelve-point, torx, and spline profiles for use on airframe fasteners, structural bolts, and engine hardware in accordance with AS, NAS, and MS fastener standards.

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Wrench Sockets suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.

Latest Airframer news and company press releases

12/06/2026	Press Release: How Baucor improves tool life, tolerance control, and machining performance with custom CNC tooling
28/05/2026	Press Release: SAMHO diamond coated end mills extend tool life in high-speed graphite milling
26/03/2026	Press Release: Baucor expands its precision manufacturing capabilities with Custom Drill and Reamer solutions
29/01/2026	Press Release: Mears Machine launches strategic collaboration with Seco Tools to develop state-of-the-art cutting tool solution and methodology for Industrial and Aerospace Impellers

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Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.

Elaire Corporation

USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.

USA Borescopes

Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming

Quintus Technologies

CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies

Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.

Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design

Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.

CDI Products

A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.

AC Products, Inc.

Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.

S. Himmelstein and Co.

Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.

AMETEK PDS

Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.

Toray Advanced Composites

Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.

Elaire Corporation

USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.

USA Borescopes

Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming

Quintus Technologies

CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies

Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.

Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design

Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.

CDI Products

A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.

AC Products, Inc.

Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.

S. Himmelstein and Co.

Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.

AMETEK PDS

Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.

Toray Advanced Composites

Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA.

Elaire Corporation

USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.

USA Borescopes

Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming

Quintus Technologies

CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies

Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.

Accuris: ESDU Aircraft Design

Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.

CDI Products

A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.

AC Products, Inc.

Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.

S. Himmelstein and Co.

Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.

AMETEK PDS

Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.

Toray Advanced Composites

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Sectors serving Tools companies:
Metals • Plastics • Non-metal Materials • Composite Materials • Chemicals • Adhesives • Facilities Services • Coatings

Tools

Sectors purchasing from Tools companies:
Machining & Metal Removal • Airframer • Forming Processes • Manufacturing Services • Airframe Assemblies • Metal Processing & Heat Treatment • Composite Processes & Manufacturing • Structural Components • Tooling • Turbine Engines • Finishing • Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts • Process & Finishing Equipment • Landing Assemblies • Rotors & Propellers • Additive & Advanced Manufacturing • Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing • Plating