Founded in 1992, Chips offers lathe turning, milling surface grinding, tig welding and manual machining solutions. It has reverse engineering computer aided design capabilities. It uses steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, plastic, silver, composites and alloys to manufacture its products. The company serves clients in the aerospace, aircraft, medical, sporting goods, automotive, factory service tools, fasteners, and industrial and commercial hardware industries. Chips maintains lathe, inspection, mill, manual and saw materials departments. It designs a variety of tools and fixtures. The company is a member of the Arizona Tooling and Machining Association, National Tooling and Machining Association, and National Federation of Independent Businesses.