AEROSPACE ENGINEERING TOOLING & DEFENCE

Precision tooling for the aerospace & defence industry

UK-based supply & sourcing of certified tooling for manufacturing, MRO, and composites.

Authorised Distributor

Trusted partner for leading aerospace and industrial manufacturers worldwide

BIAX logo

BIAX

TRUMPF logo

TRUMPF

and many more leading manufacturers such as:

Cherry Aerospace logo

Cherry Aerospace

ATI Tools logo

ATI Tools

Boelube logo

Boelube

HUCK logo

HUCK

Cleco logo

Cleco

Ingersoll Rand logo

Ingersoll Rand

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Recoules Quackenbush

Looking for a specific manufacturer? Contact us to discuss your requirements

Trusted across critical sectors

Aerospace
Defence
Manufacturing
Composites
Medical

What we do

Comprehensive tooling solutions for aerospace, defence, and manufacturing industries

Tooling Supply

Comprehensive range of certified aerospace and defence tooling from trusted manufacturers.

Sourcing Service

Global network to source hard-to-find parts and specialised tooling for your projects.

Calibration & Advice

Expert calibration services and technical guidance for optimal tool performance.

Spares & Consumables

Complete range of spare parts and consumables to keep your operations running.

Featured categories

Below are just a few examples from our extensive range of precision tooling solutions

Aviation Hand Tools

Aviation Hand Tools

Snips, crimpers, pliers, cutters, hex sets

Drilling & Hole Prep

Drilling & Hole Prep

Drills, reamers, countersinks, cages

Riveting & Fastening

Riveting & Fastening

Hand/air riveters, squeezers, bucking bars, fastener tools

Pneumatic Tools and Accessories

Pneumatic Tools and Accessories

Torque & Measuring

Torque & Measuring

Torque tools, gauges, micrometers

Electrical Tools and Accessories

Electrical Tools and Accessories

Air/electric tools, hoses, fittings, spares

Why choose AETD?

Trusted expertise and reliable service for critical applications

20+

years industry experience

100%

UK support

500+

global supplier network

24hr

rapid response quotes

Need a Custom Quote?

Get personalised pricing for your specific requirements.

Whether you need specialised tooling, bulk orders, or custom solutions, our team will provide you with detailed quotes tailored to your project needs. Fast turnaround, competitive pricing, expert guidance.

24-hour response
No obligation

UK-based expertise you can trust

Based in the North West of England, we serve the UK, Europe, Asia and the US with responsive support and deep industry knowledge. Our team understands the critical nature of aerospace and defence applications.

With established relationships across the global supply chain, we ensure you get the right tools, at the right price, when you need them. Quality, reliability, and speed are at the heart of everything we do.

Global Dispatch Depots

Quick delivery anywhere in the world

Responsive Support

Direct access to our technical team

Rapid Response

24-hour quote turnaround