The Alden Tool Company

The Alden Tool Company is a family-owned Connecticut manufacturer (established 1947) specializing in precision surgical cutting tools, instruments, and components for orthopedic, spinal, maxillofacial, and cranial surgery. The company manufactures drills, reamers, broaches, taps, drill guides, trocar tips, and custom surgical instruments for medical device OEMs. Manufacturing capabilities include CNC Swiss turning, 4- and 6-axis CNC milling, CNC tool and cutter grinding, OD and surface grinding, de-burring, laser marking (FDA 2D matrix compliant), and ultrasonic cleaning and passivation. Quality infrastructure includes optical comparators, CNC-controlled OGP vision systems, SPC, and full lot traceability. The company is ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered, with documented quality management systems meeting regulatory requirements. All completed orders include inspection, sterilization, autoclave qualification, and packaging. Alden Tool works directly with client engineering teams on custom projects, controlling design, manufacturing cost, timeline, and budget. The company serves multiple medical OEMs and operates a state-of-the-art facility staffed by highly skilled machinists.