Moore Engineering

What Moore Engineering does

Moore Engineering is a privately held, family-owned precision machining company headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, providing high-precision Jig Grinding, Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), surface grinding, and custom fixturing services. The company operates family-developed Moore Jig Grinding machines capable of accuracy up to 0.00004 inches, with Wire EDM enabling stress-free manufacturing of specialized geometries where conventional milling and grinding are not feasible. Its services span both small-scale prototype development (with CAD design and product analysis) and higher-volume production runs, with primary emphasis on aerospace-grade custom fixturing.

The business is a multi-generational Moore family operation tracing its lineage to Moore Special Tool Company, founded by Richard Moore in 1924 and later led by Wayne R. Moore (author of 'Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy'). The current entity employs approximately 10 named individuals including family members Wade R. Moore (Design Engineer), Russell Moore, Hayes Moore, Colton Moore, and non-family specialists including a Senior Scientist (Yale physics, 30+ years in laser machining), a Controls Engineer leading automation projects, a 5-Axis Manufacturing Lead, a Project Manager, and a CAD Designer. The team operates with no external investors or parent company.

Moore Engineering generates revenue through project-based, one-time contracts for custom precision machining work, with pricing provided on a per-quote basis (no public pricing). Go-to-market is direct sales only — via website contact form, phone, and email — targeting primarily mid-market enterprise aerospace customers along with opportunistic prototype clients in consumer products. The firm has no formal distribution partnerships, no disclosed customer concentration, and serves customers primarily within Connecticut. Recognition includes U.S. Senator Chris Murphy's 'Monday Manufacturer' designation (2014) and a first-round win in Hurco's inaugural Chipmaker Challenge Championship.

Name

Moore Engineering

Legal name

Moore Engineering

Website

https://moore-engineering.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moore Engineering is a family-owned precision machining company in Milford, CT providing Jig Grinding, Wire EDM, surface grinding, and custom fixturing for primarily aerospace and prototype clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

EDM & Electrochemical Machining (Wire/Sinker EDM, ECM) (IMAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• Jig grinding
• Wire EDM
• Custom prototyping
• Aerospace fixturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision Manufacturing Services: Revenue generated from providing high precision Jig Grinding, Wire EDM, and surface grinding services for custom applications. Services range from prototype development to high production manufacturing runs.
2. Custom Product Fabrication: Custom fabrication services including prototype design with CAD and product analysis, complex geometry manufacturing, and high accuracy jig grinding dies
3. Custom Fixturing Solutions: Design and manufacture of custom fixturing solutions for specialized applications, particularly in aerospace

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Moore Engineering is a family-run precision machining shop providing high precision Jig Grinding (accuracy up to 0.00004 inches), Wire EDM, surface grinding, custom prototyping, custom fabrication, and aerospace fixturing. It serves customers needing both small-scale prototype development and high-volume production runs, with capabilities spanning CAD design, product analysis, and complex geometry manufacturing.

Product overview

Moore Engineering is a family-run precision manufacturing company offering a suite of complementary services built around high-precision machining. The core offerings include High Precision Jig Grinding (achieving accuracy up to 0.00004 inches using family-developed Moore Jig Grinding machines), Wire EDM (Electric Discharge Machines for specialized geometries where milling and grinding are not possible), and Custom Prototyping (turning ideas into finished prototypes with custom CAD design and product analysis). These services are supported by custom fabrication, surface grinding, and custom fixturing capabilities. The company also manufactures specific products such as High Accuracy Jig Grinding Dies, Close Tolerance Punch and Dies, and custom prototype products like the Patent Pending Longboard Fender. The portfolio enables Moore Engineering to serve both small-scale prototype development and high-volume production jobs, with a focus on aerospace applications requiring extreme precision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Precision Jig Grinding High precision jig grinding service for holes, pins, and contours, achieving accuracy up to 0.00004 inches using family-developed Moore Jig Grinding machines; targeted at customers needing extremely tight tolerances.
• Wire EDM Electric Discharge Machine service for creating high precision products with specialized geometries where modern milling and grinding are not possible, allowing for stress-free manufacturing.
• Surface Grinding Surface grinding service provided as part of Moore Engineering's precision manufacturing capabilities for finishing flat surfaces to tight tolerances.
• Custom Prototyping Development of customer ideas from design stage to finished prototype, specializing in custom fixturing for aerospace applications requiring high accuracy and precision.
• Prototype Design Custom CAD design and product analysis service that develops customer ideas from design stage to finished prototype.
• Custom Fabrication Custom fabrication service capable of producing complex geometries and handling both small-scale prototypes and high production jobs.
• Longboard Fender (Patent Pending) Custom prototype product for a longboard fender, currently patent pending, demonstrating Moore Engineering's ability to turn customer ideas into finished prototypes.
• High Accuracy Jig Grinding Die High accuracy jig ground dies produced using precision grinding techniques for customers needing tight-tolerance tooling.
• Close Tolerance Punch and Dies Wire EDM-produced punch and dies with close tolerances, used in tooling applications requiring high precision.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy up to 0.00004 inches for jig grinding operations

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hurco Machine CompanyminorOthersHurco Machine Company ran the first-ever Chipmaker Challenge Championship for manufacturing entrepreneurs. Wade Moore, age 23, won the first round of the contest. The prize was either a CNC Hurco Mill or Lathe. This was a contest relationship rather than a formal business partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts Corp. Berkshire Hathaway-owned global manufacturer of complex metal components and products for aerospace and industrial markets. Relevant as a much larger incumbent that defines the aerospace precision components category Moore Engineering sells into.
• Barnes Aerospace: Division of Barnes Group Inc. offering complex manufactured components and assemblies for aerospace engines and structures. Comparable to Moore's aerospace focus and precision machining capabilities, but at substantially larger scale.
• Senior plc: International aerospace and defense components specialist across multiple precision process technologies. Comparable to Moore at the capability level (precision metal components for aerospace) but operates at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Doncasters Group: Global manufacturer of precision components, including machined and cast parts, for aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable via precision machining supply into aerospace, with much broader capabilities and geographies.

Emerging players

• Hobson Precision: Emerging precision machining shop focused on tight-tolerance components for aerospace and medical OEM customers. Comparable to Moore as a small-scale, capability-driven competitor seeking to grow in the same aerospace precision machining niche.

Direct peers

• Owens Industries: Precision CNC machining and assembly shop serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable in scale and capability mix, including tight-tolerance machining and engineering support for complex parts.
• Cox Manufacturing Company: Family-owned precision machining company specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, and medical markets. Directly comparable as a U.S. precision contract shop serving aerospace with similar CNC and EDM capabilities.
• Slater Tool & Engineering: Custom precision machining and tool & die shop serving aerospace and industrial clients. Comparable to Moore's Connecticut-region heritage as a smaller, family-style precision shop with jig grinding and EDM capabilities.
• Precimac: Multi-facility precision machining provider offering CNC milling, turning, EDM, and grinding for aerospace and industrial customers. Comparable in service breadth and aerospace exposure to Moore Engineering.
• Hamel Precision Machining: Small-batch, tight-tolerance precision machining shop specializing in milling, turning, jig grinding, and EDM for aerospace and medical customers. Closely comparable in size, capability mix, and customer profile to Moore Engineering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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