Tools

Precision tools are important to the electronic manufacturing industry as they are custom-designed and made with components that are specifically used for working on technological devices. Tweezers allow for the careful and precise handling of components during the design and repair of electronics devices. Cutters are designed to precisely cut higher gauge leads, including medical device hard wire, while pliers can be used for straightening wires and making fine-tuned precision adjustments. Electric torque screwdrivers are an ideal way to speed up production, reduce operator error and fatigue while providing exact repeatable torque to assembly applications. SMT Supplies carries these, and a wide variety of tools used on the electronics manufacturing floor.

SMT Supplies technical staff are here to help you choose the correct tool for your applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMT Supplies an authorized distributor?

Yes, SMT Supplies is an authorized distributor for leading industrial electronics brands, including AIM Solder materials, Desco ESD products, Techspray & Chemtronics cleaners and chemicals, Excelta hand tools, Hakko and Metcal soldering and rework products, and other major manufacturers. As an authorized distributor, we provide genuine products with full manufacturer warranties, technical support, and complete compliance documentation, including certificates of conformance and material safety data sheets.

What industries does SMT Supplies serve?

SMT Supplies serves electronics manufacturing companies across aerospace and defense, automotive electronics, medical device manufacturing, industrial controls and instrumentation, telecommunications equipment, and consumer electronics production. Our technical team understands the specific regulatory requirements and reliability standards for each industry segment.

How fast can SMT Supplies ship orders?

SMT Supplies offers same-day shipping on in-stock items ordered before our 3pm (PST) cutoff time. We maintain an inventory of high-demand products, including popular AIM solder paste formulations, Techspray cleaners and fluxes, and consumables for electronics manufacturing. Expedited shipping options are available for urgent production requirements. We are also set up to ship HazMat materials. 

Does SMT Supplies offer technical support for material selection?

Yes, our technical specialists provide application-specific expert guidance for solder material selection, flux chemistry recommendations, cleaning process optimization, and compliance documentation. We help engineering and procurement teams specify the right materials for their assembly processes, environmental conditions, and reliability requirements.