B&B Tool Co

BB Tool Company is a precision machine shop located in Rockford, IL, specializing in CNC and traditional machining and grinding services. Operating from an 18,000 sq ft air-conditioned facility, the company has provided specialized tooling, assemblies, and fixtures to various industries since its founding in 1968 by Dallas Beaver and Howard Bowgren. With nineteen CNC machines and nearly thirty machine tools in total, BB Tool Company focuses on meeting customer specifications and growing needs. While initially serving the stamping industry with die repair, the company has expanded its offerings to a broader range of machining services. Now in its second generation, BB Tool Company maintains a strong commitment to quality, value, and customer service. They are experts in CNC production, offering full-service CNC machining for complete parts and assemblies or single operations, accommodating bar-stock or castings. The company also works directly with foundries to source castings and provide finished parts, utilizing advanced software like SMARTer Manager, SurfCam, and Solidworks for project tracking and CNC programming. Additionally, BB Tool Company has a robust network of vendors for specialized services such as gear cutting, heat-treating, EDM, welding, and various coatings. They emphasize quick turnaround services with two daily shifts and weekend operations as needed, ensuring timely project completion for one-time needs, short-term production, or ongoing machining projects. Quality is paramount, with a full-time inspector and advanced inspection equipment, including a CMM with Metronics QC5000 software, to ensure all customer specifications are met. They work with a large variety of materials including aluminum, brass, bronze, cast iron, plastics, steel, stainless steel, and titanium.