What Cross Machine Tool does

Cross Machine Tool, Inc. (operating as "CMT Tactical" and "CMT") is a privately held U.S. firearms-component manufacturer founded in 1993 with an estimated 11–50 employees. The company designs and produces precision AR-15/M16 rifle components—billet upper and lower receivers, handguards/rail systems, complete upper receiver groups, and accessories such as gas blocks and muzzle devices. Its core technical differentiation rests on in-house 5-axis CNC machining of 7075 T6 billet aluminum, which the company states delivers a 65% increase in strength and rigidity over the more commonly used 6061 aluminum, along with a patent-pending 17-4PH cored stainless steel rail mounting attachment and an integrated ARCA Swiss rail surface for direct tripod mounting. Products are stated to be made and assembled in the USA, with complete upper groups head-spaced and test-fired by veteran armorers.

The product architecture is a platform-plus-product-lines model built around the proprietary machining capability: the UPUR (Ultra Precision Upper Receiver) and UHP (Ultra Heavy Precision) lower receiver series, an extensive UHPR handguard/rail portfolio (HDM Heavy Duty M-LOK, DRT Desert Ridge Tactical, ARCA Swiss, and TANO/Tanodized finish lines), complete CMT-A upper receiver groups in multiple barrel lengths, receiver combo sets, builder kits (A.B.S. AMBI 5-piece, TANODIZED 3-piece), and themed products such as the MANDA15 lower. Blemished ("BLEM") parts are offered at discounted prices across most lines. Products span both small-frame AR calibers (5.56/.223/.300/.458/.500) and .308/AR-10 platforms, plus a 10/22 chassis line.

The business monetizes through one-time hardware sales via a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (cmttac.com) and an FFL dealer network ("Find a Dealer"/"Become a Dealer"). Unit pricing ranges from budget blemished parts (e.g., ~$139.99) through mid-priced rails ($141.99–$261.99) and upper receivers ($168.99–$209.99) to premium complete upper groups ($895–$955). Regulated items (receivers, complete firearms) require FFL dealer transfer; Tennessee residents are charged 9.75% sales tax, indicating Tennessee-based operations. Customer segments are led by individual custom-AR builders and enthusiasts, with secondary law-enforcement/military and FFL-dealer/gunsmith segments. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Cross Machine Tool

Legal name

Cross Machine Tool, Inc.

Website

https://cmttac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cross Machine Tool (CMT Tactical) is a U.S. manufacturer of precision 5-axis CNC-machined 7075 T6 billet AR-15/M16 rifle components—receivers, handguards, rails, and complete uppers—sold direct-to-consumer and through an FFL dealer network to custom builders, enthusiasts, and law enforcement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Firearms Components Sales: One-time sale of precision machined AR-15/M16 rifle components including receivers, handguards, rails, and complete upper receiver groups sold directly to consumers and through dealer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cross Machine Tool (CMT Tactical) is a US-based manufacturer of precision-machined AR-15/M16 rifle components, specializing in 5-axis CNC machined 7075 T6 billet aluminum receivers, handguard rail systems (HDM, DRT, TANO, ARCA Swiss lines), and complete upper receiver groups. The company sells directly to consumers through its cmttac.com e-commerce platform and through an FFL dealer network, with products fully manufactured and assembled in the USA by veteran armorers.

Product overview

Cross Machine Tool (CMT Tactical) is a manufacturer of precision-machined AR-15/M16 rifle components and accessories. The company operates a platform-plus-product-lines architecture centered on its proprietary 5-axis CNC machining capability for billet 7075 T6 aluminum components. Core products include the UPUR (Ultra Precision Upper Receiver) and UHP (Ultra Heavy Precision Lower Receiver) series of billet receivers, complemented by an extensive UHPR (Ultra Precision Handguard Rails) handguard portfolio featuring multiple series: HDM (Heavy Duty M-LOK) rails, DRT (Desert Ridge Tactical) rails with earthy finishes, ARCA Swiss integrated rails for tripod mounting, and TANO rails with distinctive brown/tan hardcoat anodizing. The company also offers complete upper receiver groups (CMT-A series) in various barrel lengths, receiver combo sets, themed products like the MANDA15, and builder kits including the A.B.S AMBI 5-piece kit and TANODIZED 3-piece kit. Blemished parts at discounted pricing are available across most product lines. Manufacturing is performed in-house in the USA with a focus on precision 5-axis machining for enhanced strength and accuracy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UPUR (Ultra Precision Upper Receiver): Precision billet upper receivers for AR-15/M16 platforms, including models UPUR-1, UPUR-1A, UPUR-1LH (left hand eject), UPUR-2, UPUR-3, UPUR-3A, and UPUR-4.
• UHPR (Ultra High Precision Rail)
• ARCA Swiss Rail System
• TANO / Tanodized
• DRT (Dirt Earth Tone)
• HDM (Heavy Duty Mil-Spec)
• A.B.S. (Ambidextrous Builder Set)
• MANDA15

Products and services

• UPUR (Ultra Precision Upper Receiver) Series Billet 7075 T6 aluminum AR-15 upper receivers precision-machined on 5-axis CNC centers for civilian shooters, custom builders, and law enforcement armorer programs requiring enhanced accuracy and durability.
• UHP (Ultra Heavy Precision) Lower Receivers Billet AR-15 lower receivers machined from 7075 T6 aluminum using 5-axis CNC, with flared magwell and lifetime warranty, for individual builders, FFL dealers, and gunsmiths.
• UHPR (Ultra Precision Handguard Rails) Series AR-15/M16 handguard rail systems available in multiple lengths and configurations with M-LOK compatibility, intended for custom rifle builders and tactical end-users.
• ARCA Swiss Rail System Handguard rails with integrated ARCA Swiss mounting surface for direct tripod mounting without additional adapters, designed for precision shooting from bag rest or barricade positions.
• AR 15 Billet Combo Receiver Sets Matched upper and lower AR-15 billet receiver pairs available in standard and ambidextrous configurations for complete rifle builds by individual builders and gunsmiths.
• 308 Billet Combo Receiver Sets AR-10/SR-25 style billet upper and lower receiver combos for .308 Winchester builds, for precision rifle shooters and custom gunsmiths.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roe GraphicsminorOthersWebsite design firm responsible for cmttac.com e-commerce platform design and development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seekins Precision: Manufacturer of precision-machined AR-15 receivers, handguards, and accessories emphasizing tight tolerances. Direct comparable to CMT in precision-machining positioning and product-line mix for the AR-15 platform.
• Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM): Premium-tier manufacturer of AR-15/M4 components including uppers, lowers, and rails, with strong dealer network. Comparable to CMT in target market (professional/serious civilian users) and quality positioning.
• Noveske Rifleworks: Boutique AR-15/AR-10 manufacturer specializing in precision-machined barrels, receivers, and complete rifles. Comparable to CMT in premium-tier positioning, small-batch manufacturing ethos, and billet-component focus.
• Yankee Hill Machine (YHM): Manufacturer of AR-15 components, handguards, and rifles with in-house CNC machining capability. Comparable to CMT in mid-sized scale, manufacturing approach, and AR platform focus.
• Faxon Firearms: Manufacturer of AR-15/M16 barrels, bolts, and complete uppers with in-house machining operations. Comparable to CMT in component-level manufacturing and D2C + dealer channels.
• Spike's Tactical: AR-15 platform manufacturer producing lowers, uppers, and complete rifles, with a similar mix of dealer-network distribution and loyal enthusiast following. Comparable to CMT in customer segment and product specialization.
• Daniel Defense: Direct competitor making AR-15/M16 receivers, complete rifles, and accessories at premium quality tiers. Compares on platform focus, premium positioning, and MIL-SPEC/quality assurance claims similar to CMT's veteran-armorer built uppers.
• Midwest Industries: Manufacturer of AR-platform handguards, rails, and accessories emphasizing durability and quality. Comparable to CMT in the handguard/rail segment where CMT's UHPR, HDM, TANO, and DRT lines compete directly.
• V Seven Weapons Systems: Niche billet AR-15/AR-10 component manufacturer focused on precision-machined titanium and aluminum parts. Closest like-for-like peer to CMT in scale, niche premium positioning, and billet-component specialization.
• Aero Precision: Major manufacturer of AR-15/M16 billet receivers, handguards, complete uppers, and lowers sold via dealer network and direct. Closest large-scale comparable on product/market to CMT, though significantly larger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cmttac
• Xx.com/crossmachtool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cross-machine-tool-co.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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