Die Sets

For over 40 years, die makers have been building their stamping dies with die sets from Anchor Lamina. Anchor die sets are manufactured using state-of-the-art equipment. Each die set is manufactured to your specifications. Anchor engineers can provide the design support you need. Whatever the size, we have the expertise and equipment to build the die set you require. Call us today and see why Anchor Lamina is the preferred die set supplier to the tool and die industry.

Custom Die Sets

Anchor Lamina's custom die sets are made to customer specifications. Custom die set specifications differ with each order and typically include the size of the die set, the location of the pins, the thickness of the steel, the type of bushings and the special machining required. Our engineering department reviews each customer drawing prior to manufacture. Anchor Lamina builds a full range of custom die sets from the very smallest to very large die sets measuring 120" x 360" (3000 x 9000 mm). Turn-around time for custom die set manufacture is approximately two to six weeks depending on size and complexity of the die set.

Cast Die Sets and Components

Cast die sets for metal stamping dies are available is variety of iron and steel materials. Our cast die set manufacturing capabilities include pattern manufacturing, 2D and 3D machining, guide component installation, and design assistance. Pattern review for customer approval is available.

Cast Die Set Materials include:

GM238 (G2500 Iron)
GM241 (G3500 Iron)
GM245 (D4512 Iron)
GM246 (D5506 Iron)
GM338 (D6510 Iron)
S-7 Tool Steel
D-2 Tool Steel
A-2 Tool Steel
GM190 (0050A Steel)
GM68 (0030 Steel)

See the Cast Die Sets Flyer for more information.

Standard Die Sets

Stock die sets are manufactured to standard dimensions with respect to pin size and location and the thickness of steel used. A wide selection of standard die sets is available in stock. You can choose from two and four post models, in both plain and ball bearing styles. Anchor Lamina's standard line of die sets has fully interchangeable components with each size. Standard die sets are stocked and ready to ship.

See the Anchor Die Set catalogue for specifications.