Let's face it - today's manufacturing teams are stretched thin. Short-staffed, overworked, and under constant pressure to deliver faster, better results with fewer resources.
That's where Fullerton's R&D Lab steps in.
Our lab isn't just a testing ground. It's an extension of our customer's teams - a place where they can send parts, get expert support, and come away with real, ready-to-run solutions. No charge. No strings. Just use Fullerton tooling.
Support That Goes Beyond Sales
At Fullerton, we know that development work often gets pushed to the back burner. Our customers don't have time to tweak feeds and speeds, test new geometries, or write programs. So we do it for them.
Here's how our lab helps:
- We bring in their parts and projects.
- We do the programming and test cutting.
- We help define the ideal cutting parameters.
- We show them exactly how to run it in their shops.
- We do it free of charge, asking only that they use Fullerton tooling.
What It Looks Like in Action
Check out our R&D Lab in this quick video.
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Behind every test cut is a team using advanced tech to drive smarter outcomes:
- Schunk iTENDO - Real-time vibration feedback for stability studies
- SPK Spike Unit - Force analysis for optimizing cutting geometries
- NSK 50,000 RPM Spindle Speeder - Direct drive unit for micro tooling development
With this tech and our in-house testing systems, we're not just guessing - we're engineering confidence into every tool we deliver.
And the people making it happen?
- Steve Oszust Jr. - Product Development Manager/Lead Tool Design Engineer
- Noah Drummond - Manufacturing Applications Engineer
Yes, We Have the Hardware to Back It Up
Our Makino PS65 CNC may not be the headline, but it's a core part of the story.
It's a production-grade machine with zero production responsibilities - dedicated entirely to customer development and internal tooling validation.
Equipped with:
- 14,000 RPM
- 1,100 IPM feed rate
- 400 PSI through-spindle coolant
- Air blow-off and air through spindle capability
- And full freedom to experiment
It gives our team the flexibility to test, validate, iterate, and solve without constraint.
This Is Fullerton Innovation In Action
From geometry development to real-world process improvement, the Fullerton R&D Lab is where better tooling starts. Whether you're fighting chip control issues, chasing longer tool life, or just don't have the time to dial in the details - we've got your back.
We're here to help you move faster, cut smarter, and perform better.
And we're just getting started.