CMMC compliance for tool & die shops
CMMC Compliance for Tool & Die Shops
Tool and die shops hold the design data that enables defense production. We secure your die designs, tooling CAD, and proprietary process know-how to CMMC Level 2 without disrupting delivery.
Schedule a free consultationWhy Tool & Die Shops Companies Need CMMC Compliance
Tool and die shops occupy a uniquely sensitive position in the defense supply chain. The progressive dies, injection molds, stamping tools, and custom fixtures you design and build often encode the manufacturing process for an entire defense part family. A single stolen die file can reveal dimensions, tolerances, and process parameters that took a prime a decade to develop.
Most tool shops handle CUI without realizing it. The drawings you receive from a stamping house or a munitions manufacturer, the mating dimensions flowed down from a prime, and the tryout data captured during qualification are almost all covered by DFARS 252.204-7012 when tied to DoD work.
The cybersecurity challenge in a tool shop is unique: you run high-end CAD (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, TopSolid), aggressive CAM (Mastercam, hyperMILL, Tebis), CMM inspection, and EDM sparking, all from a small engineering team with limited IT resources. CMMC Level 2 asks you to protect that workflow with 110 controls.
We build CMMC programs for tool and die shops that fit small engineering teams and tight delivery windows. We scope the CUI enclave tightly, automate evidence collection, and keep the toolmakers on the bench instead of in compliance meetings.
Controlled Unclassified Information We Protect in Tool & Die Shops
Die & Mold Designs
Progressive die layouts, mold base assemblies, and core/cavity designs tied to defense parts.
Customer Part Drawings
Defense part drawings with dimensions and tolerances flowed down by the stamping or molding house.
CAM Toolpaths for Die Cutting
Mastercam, hyperMILL, and Tebis toolpaths for EDM electrodes and die components.
Tryout & Qualification Data
Press tryout reports, shot-size data, and part measurements captured during qualification.
Material Certs & BOMs
Tool steel certifications, insert lot records, and BOMs for defense tools.
Engineering Change Orders
ECOs and ECNs that modify die or mold configurations tied to CUI parts.
What CMMC services do we provide for tool & die shops?
End-to-end CMMC consulting, fixed-price. See how CMMC compliance works.
Gap assessment
A full review against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, with a documented SPRS score and a clear picture of where your CUI lives.
Readiness assessment
A mock assessment that mirrors the official methodology, with objective evidence collection and interview coaching.
Policy and documentation
SSP, POA&M, incident response plan and the supporting policy set, written in plain English for how you operate.
Technical controls
Network segmentation, FIPS-validated encryption, MFA, audit logging, vulnerability management and endpoint hardening.
Managed compliance
Log review, vulnerability scanning, quarterly evidence refresh and annual SSP updates between assessments.
Assessment support
Scoping, scheduling, interview coaching and on-site support during your formal assessment.
Tool & Die Shops: CMMC questions
Does a tool and die shop really need CMMC?
If you build dies or molds for a defense stamping, molding, munitions, or composite supplier, you almost certainly handle CUI and will need Level 2 as flow-down becomes universal.
What CUI do tool shops have?
Customer part drawings, die designs, CAM toolpaths, tryout data, and ECOs tied to defense parts are typically CUI.
How long does readiness take?
Five to eight months for most small shops.
What level do we need?
Level 2 in almost every case.
Can we share a CAD seat across customers?
Yes, with logical access control, project-based permissions, and audit logging in place.
Schedule a free CMMC consultation
We will review your contracts and DFARS clauses with you at no cost and confirm the level you need.
When was the last time you ran a cyber risk assessment?
Tell us about your environment and your contracts. We will tell you where you stand and what to fix first.