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This section provides an overview for punching dies as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 18 punching die manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked punching die companies as of February, 2025: 1.Janesville Tool & MFG Inc., 2.Natoli Engineering Company, Inc, 3.Excel Tool & Die Company, Inc..
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A punching die is a component of a press die, consisting of a punch and a die that work in tandem. There are various types of punches, such as stamping punches, punching punches, bending punches, and drawing punches, each designed for specific shaping processes.
The die is created to match these precision punches, serving as a receptacle that complements the punch shape. Punch and die pairs are typically sharp and precisely made while drawing and bending punches have smoother dies to facilitate metal sliding under pressure. To withstand the high loads and friction, these surfaces are often mirror-finished (lapping) and surface-treated.
Materials, like die steel, HAP, powdered HSS, and SKD (hardened), are commonly used due to the high loads involved in the punching process.
Punching dies are critical components of press dies, used to process steel plates and other materials. They are employed in both single-shot dies for simpler operations and progressive dies for more complex, multi-step processes. Progressive dies combine several punching dies for drilling, engraving, punching, drawing, shearing, etc., enabling efficient mass production.
The role of clearance in the punching process is crucial. For example, the die processing dimension should be slightly larger than the punch size to accommodate clearance. This clearance must be uniform around the punch, affecting the finish of the pressed product and the longevity of the punching die.
The clearance setting varies with the material, with stainless steel often requiring 7 to 11% of the plate thickness. Accurate clearance adjustment, often to the nearest 0.01 mm, is vital. For progressive dies, machining accuracy and proper setup are crucial to ensure alignment and avoid clearance issues. Positioning plates in such dies are typically machined with high precision using machining centers or wire cutting, with careful checks for any tilting that could misalign the dies.
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Janesville Tool & MFG Inc., founded in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1959 is a manufacturer of Precision Manual and Pneumatic Assembly Presses and Die Sets. The company's product portfolio includes Die Set Components, Workholding Tools, Mini Die Sets, and Tools and Tool Holders. The company serves telecommunications, Electronics, Medical, Aerospace, and Defense manufacturing industries in the United States and Internationally.The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Natoli Engineering Company Inc., founded in 1973 and based in Saint Charles, Missouri, is a manufacturer of tablet compression tooling, presses, and replacement parts. It maintains over 250,000 products, including turrets, die locks, and cam tracks, and stocks accessories for lubrication, inspection, and cleaning. The company also manufactures encapsulation change kits and spare parts and provides software for tool management and R&D data acquisition. It has scientific and metallurgy divisions that provide scientific testing and analysis and also offers refurbishing services for several makes and models of tablet presses.
Moeller Precision Tool, LLC., established in 1965 and based in Wixom, Michigan, United States, is a manufacturer of standard and special punches and die buttons. The company also produces other products, such as retainers, accessory components, performance coatings, and mechanical punch strippers, in various facilities in Michigan, Ontario, Canada, Mexico, and Tennessee. All the products manufactured are supplied to different industries, including automotive, HVAC, construction, and appliances. The company offers Moeller precision tools for die springs, punch retainers, custom die details and advanced precision tools.
American Punch Company, founded in 1990 and based in Euclid, Ohio, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of ironworker and precision tooling. Its punches, shear blades, and dies are used in the metalworking and steel fabrication industries, and it also stocks other ironworker necessities such as notcher tools, angle shear blades, and coppers. Its standard precision tooling is used for stamping, metal forming, and roll forming. It uses technologies such as CNC JIG grinding, wire EDM, and CNC mills. It can also manufacture complicated tooling configurations such as pilot punches, press fit buttons, and ball lock punches.
Precision Brand Products, Inc. (PBP) is a manufacturer of various tool room maintenance products and accessories founded in 1946 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. The company is a subsidiary of Precision Steel Warehouse, Inc., and is an ISO 9001 certified global supplier of over 3,800 products including keystock, hose clamps, drill rods, and fasteners. PBP offers custom fabrication and packaging services to its clients in the marine, energy, construction, and energy sectors.
Excel Tool & Die Co., Inc., headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer of precision tooling and stamped metal parts. Their products include metal stampings, progressive dies, and custom tooling for industries such as medical, automotive, defense, aerospace, and electronics. Certification like ISO 9001:2001 demonstrate their adherence to quality, ensuring performance and precision in the manufacturing process in which they also aim to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet their clients' exact specifications.
Centaur Tool & Die, Inc., established in 1973, is a manufacturer of progressive and line die toolings such as CNC milled aluminum, die design, and die manufacture of fuel rail for automotive, food service, military, farm implement, and air conditioning industries. The Bowling Green, Ohio-based company offers services such as CNC vertical milling, sheet metal stamping tools & die, wire electrical discharge machining, repairing, and consulting services. The company is a Bowling Green Community Development Foundation, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce member.
Intricate Grinding & Machine Specialties, established in 1968 and based in Muskegon, MI, is a manufacturer of industrial equipment. The company's product line includes CNC machining and turning, CNC grinding, wire EDM, and deep draw tooling. It operates in the defense, military, and metalworking machinery industries, and its deep draw tooling service is used in manufacturing automotive body and structural parts, aircraft components, utensils, and more.
Manor Tool & Manufacturing Co., established in 1959, loacted in Schiller Park, Illinois, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified custom manufacturer specializing in metal stampings and fabricated parts. The company is involved in the production of diverse tools such as hand tools like pliers, wrenches, and screwdrivers. Its services includes metal stamping, deep drawn stamping, progressive die stamping, metal fabrications, and custom tooling, which serves in industries such as aerospace, electronics, energy, medical, and oil & gas. Its secondary support services include deburring, drilling and machining.
Allied Machinery Group, Inc., established in 2006, is a manufacturer and supplier of machine tool rebuild and control retrofit in Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA. The company designs and produces small air clutch presses, punch presses, shears, and press brakes, within the limits of OSHA compliance. Their team has over 100 years of collective experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex machinery problems. Their product line includes Italian punch presses, air feeds, and stock reels. They also specialize in servicing machinery in-house or on-site.
Cleveland Punch & Die Company, established in 1880 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of ironworker (punching) machine tooling and accessories. The company's extensive product line includes punches, dies, offset dies, and shear blades. It also offers shear blade sets, punch and die sets, and pipe notch units, as well as lubricants and apparel. Individual customers can order products directly online from brands that include Controlled Automation, Franklin Manufacturing, Scotchman Ironworkers, and Ocean Machinery. The company also specializes in engineering and manufacturing custom products on demand.
UHT CORPORATION, established in 1967 and headquartered in AICHI, JAPAN, is a manufacturer of machine tools and related equipment for diverse industries. Its product range includes machinery and apparatus for semiconductor and electric parts production, and medical instruments, complemented by related services. The company's offerings have expanded to include air micro grinders, turbolap polishing tools driven by compressed air, microspindles, and abrasives. Its offered industrial processing equipments find application in grinding, polishing, drilling, and punching. The company adheres to ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 quality and environmental standards.
HACO, established in 1965 and headquartered in Vlaanderen, Belgium, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in metal working machines. The company’s product portfolio includes machinery for diverse metal constructions, including CNC machining centers, hydraulic and mechanical presses, industrial woodworking machinery, and more. The company also offers solutions for paint processing and surface treatment, as well as wood heating systems under the Bio4Heating brand. HACO's diverse product lineup caters to various industries, providing specialized solutions and equipment to woodworking, machining, manufacturing, surface treatment, and other sectors. With a presence in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the company serves clients internationally.
Guangzhou Heron Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd., founded in 1991 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, is a developer and manufacturer of industrial metal connection technologies, machines, and systems. The company's products include spot and press welders, servo-actuated robotic resistance welding guns, and universal clinching machines. It also offers special-purpose industrial metal joining process lines for the home appliance, hardware, and motor manufacturing sectors. The company's services include the custom production of turnkey automated welding and clinching process lines and plants, with on-ground support available from its partners across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Tokyo Byora Koki Co., Ltd., established in 1961, and headquartered in Niiza City, Japan, is a manufacturer of carbide dies and machinery components. The company utilizes and applies its micro deep hole processing technology to a range of product fields, including medical applications, aerospace, and precision components related to semiconductors. It is actively involved in precision processing of challenging materials, with a limit of 0.1mm, such as titanium alloy and iridium.
Tipco’s Punch Inc., established in 1959, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a supplier of standard catalog and special tooling to the metalforming industry. The company manufactures standard and special tooling used in stamping dies, die cast dies and plastic injection molds, such as stamping dies and punches, as well as stamping die components and punch press dies. They offer die design standards, application assistance and broad metalworking manufacturing such as CNC turning, milling, and grinding capability to accommodate a wide range of customer requirements. The company provides machining services for low and high volume production jobs.
Lansco Manufacturing Services, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The company is a manufacturer of equipment ranging from Swiss machined components to complete factory automation. The company’s service offerings include prototyping and R&D services, concurrent engineering, and Kansan stocking programs. Machining capabilities include custom metal fabrication, precision stamping, assemblies, adjustable ergonomic workstations, and more. The company works with many types of plastics and metals including aluminum, high-temperature alloys, carbon steel, and more.
Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville Tool & MFG Inc. |
11.8%
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| 2 | Natoli Engineering Company, Inc |
9.9%
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| 3 | Excel Tool & Die Company, Inc. |
8.8%
|
| 4 | Precision Brand Products, Inc. |
7.9%
|
| 5 | Centaur Tool & Die, Inc. |
7.3%
|
| 6 | Moeller Precision Tool, LLC. |
6.0%
|
| 7 | Intricate Grinding & Machine Specialties, Inc. |
6.0%
|
| 8 | American Punch Company |
5.8%
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| 9 | Manor Tool & Manufacturing Co. |
5.8%
|
| 10 | Allied Machinery Group, Inc. |
5.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the punching die page as of February 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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11 | 84.6% |
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Japan
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1 | 7.7% |
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Belgium
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1 | 7.7% |
52 products found
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KST Co., Ltd.
300+ people viewing
Last viewed: 14 hours ago
Although our tools are mainly imported from Taiwan, we have a quality assurance system in place and are produced in a factory that has acquired ISO...
2 models listed
Takata Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
Mold parts. We carefully listen to our customers regarding chamfering, surface roughness, etc. before manufacturing.
Intex Co., Ltd.
80+ people viewing
Last viewed: 12 hours ago
Install under the intermediate plate to extend the bending range. Achieves bending that is normally impossible, such as deep bending, box bending, ...
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
420+ people viewing
Last viewed: 20 hours ago
Standard Response
■Summary Used for circular punching ■Note ・When using a spanner, please use a tension bolt with a ball bearing. ・For other sizes, please see cir...
8 models listed
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
380+ people viewing
Last viewed: 22 hours ago
Standard Response
■Summary Used for circular punching There are other model numbers available.
10 models listed
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
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Last viewed: 9 hours ago
Standard Response
■Product description Used for circular punching. A spanner or hydraulic puncher is used for punching the die. ■Note ・When using a spanner, please...
10 models listed
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
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Last viewed: 13 hours ago
Standard Response
■Product description Used for punching out squares. A hydraulic puncher is used for the punching mold. ■Advantages ・Chip discharge from the side ...
4 models listed
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
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Last viewed: 20 hours ago
Standard Response
■Product description Used for punching special contours. A spanner or hydraulic puncher is used for punching the die. ■Advantages ・Chip discharge...
2 models listed
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
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Last viewed: 7 hours ago
Standard Response
■Product description Used to punch out rectangles for connectors. A hydraulic puncher is used for the punching mold. ■Advantages ・Chip discharge ...
4 models listed
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
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Standard Response
■Summary Used for circular punching ■Included items ・Female mold (die) 6 pieces ・Male type (punch) 6 pieces ・Tension bolt with ball bearing dia...
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
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Standard Response
■Summary Used for circular punching ■Included items ・5 female molds ・Male type (punch) 5 pieces ・Plastic case ■Maximum plate thickness that ca...
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
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Standard Response
■Product description Used for circular punching. A spanner or hydraulic puncher is used for punching the die. ■Maximum processable plate thickness...
Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd.
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
■Product features ・Amada long type ・Amada short type ・Nisshinbo short type ・Murata type ・Trumpf type
Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 22 hours ago
■Product features List of punches and dies used in Fuji Kiko products "ML series" and "NC punch press
Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 1 day ago
■Product features List of punches and dies used in Fuji Kiko products "ML series" and "NC punch press
Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 13 hours ago
■Product features Set press mold (for company A) ■Options ・Punch die for burring ・Special shape ■Type ・ST-38 (φ1~15.5) ・ST-50 (φ5～22.5) ・ST...
Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 9 hours ago
■Product features ・Punches and dies for φ1.6 to φ15 rounds, 31 types/M2 M2.6 M3 M4 M5 burring punch and piece (MPD set) ・Punches and dies for φ16...
Asahi Seiki Kogyo Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
■Product overview Equipped with a 5-axis universal unit as standard, achieving complex composite molding and reproducibility. The swing cut and lin...
Asahi Seiki Kogyo Co., Ltd.
100+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
■Product overview Equipped with a 5-axis universal unit as standard, achieving complex composite molding and reproducibility. The swing cut and lin...
