Showing posts with label stamping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stamping. Show all posts

C-frame punch press and dimple hole stamping tool and die for metal door frames

C-frame punch press and dimple hole stamping tool and die for metal door frame

Multicyl cylinder C-frame punch press

  • Air over oil “C” frame bench top punch press
  • Tonnage (output): 12.5 ton capacity at 120 psi
  • Power requirement: compressed air, 90-120 psi
  • Operator control: Foot pedal
  • “M” style quick connect to air supply
  • FRL to filter air supply, regulate air pressure and lubricate

Metal stamping tool and die

  • Punching single dimple holes in 16 – 14 ga thick metal door of different profile sizes, up to 9-1/2 frame
  • Tool is easily removable from the press and can be replaced with different sizes if needed. 


Muffler silencer for benchtop c-frame press punch

Custom wrench for Multicyl cylinder locking ring

Support fixture for metal door frame punching dimple hole

Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Cardboard perforating tool and die

Cardboard perforation stamping tool and die

Stamping tool and die punches 100 holes in thick corrugated cardboard.


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Perforating metal stamping tool and die

Perforating metal stamping tool and die

Perforating tool and die punching 282 holes.

Made for two different coil widths: 7.5” and 8.75”

Progression: 6.0”


Closed height: ~8.350 


During operation, the perforating tool and die should never contact with the limit stops. Set closed height (shut height) above limit stop by ~0.020 – 0.040.


Storage dimensions: 19.1" x 20.2" x 8.35"


Weight: 410 lbs



Perforating metal stamping tool and die

Perforating metal stamping tool and die



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Multiple set punch metal stamping die


Multiple set punch metal stamping die by Vortool Manufacturing. Made in Canada. Quality. Precision.

Multiple set punch metal stamping die

Multi set punch metal stamping die

Multiple set punch metal stamping die

Save money with a multi set up metal stamping die. 
It can punch different set of holes in two different lengths of metal.

This metal stamping die was designed and manufactured by Vortool Manufacturing. 


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


Plastic stamping tooling and portable press station

Plastic stamping tooling and portable press station

Airhead 12-16-7 - 6 ton air to oil cylinder portable press station with custom stamping die

  • 6 ton air-oil cylinder bench top press mounted on sturdy metal frame table
  • Power source: Compressed shop air at 100 psi
  • Quick connect to air supply
  • Tonnage (output):
  • 6 ton @120 psi, 5 ton @ 100 psi, 4 ton @ 80 psi
  • Stroke: 2"
  • Power stroke: 7/32"
  • Cycle time: 40 - 45 SPM
  • A top of the line FRL is to protect and to ensure the long service life of the cylinder
  • Press size workspace inside: 10 x 14.5"
  • Press workspace height: 9.5"
  • Total height of the table and press: 68"
  • Total weight: 300 lb
  • Table Size: 24 wide x 24 wide x 36" tall
  • Casters included, 2 rigid and 2 swivel and locking
  • Option to permanently anchor table to floor, if casters removed
  • Operator control: Foot pedal
  • Bucket to collect slugs


Plastic stamping tooling and portable press station

Multi tip plastic cap hole stamping tooling



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Metal stamping of U clips


Metal stamping of U clips by Vortool Manufacturing


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Custom oil to air mandrel punch press station for aluminum tubing


Custom oil to air mandrel punch press station for aluminum tubing video by Vortool Manufacturing.


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


Metal stamping tool and die design considerations

When designing metal stamping dies a tool and die maker or tool and die designer must have the following information prior to start. There are several types of tools that could be built for the same part. They have special purposes to best suit both parts and metal stamping production.

The cost of the tool and die to be produced may be greatly affected by the following considerations:


Estimated number of metal stamped parts the tool and die should produce monthly, yearly, or in total

Eg. if the customer needs 2000 parts in total and possibly never again, then it is not wise to build a tool designed for high volume metal stamping and productivity. Make something simple and inexpensive, yet produce the correct metal stamped parts.

If the amount of 2000 is for a day or for a week and possibly for many years to come, then you must build a tool that lasts, very efficient and easy to use or has the capability for automation. The customer may have a request for manual, semi-automated or fully automated part production.


The quality of the metal stamping part

Some production parts may require absolute burr-free edges without a second operation to remove the burrs. Some metal stamping production parts require straight edges all the way. Other stamped parts have such tight specifications that special tools need to be built for that request.


Punch press

The metal stamping die must physically fit the punch press it is intended for, so you need the punch press specifications that may limit how you build the tool.


The metal stamping part itself

Some metal stamped parts are best suited for a certain type of tool and die design for the best result. Don’t try to build something else, if you are not sure of the outcome. To decide what type is the best for that part, take a look at the sample designs, made for the same part. Vortool Manufacturing will discuss each version’s strong points that can help you to make a decision about which to choose.



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


AirHEAD 5 - 4 ton benchtop pneumatic box frame punch press with 6" stroke

AirHead 4 ton bench top pneumatic box frame punch press 6" stroke

4 ton bench top pneumatic box frame punch press with 6" stroke

Made to order and ships in 3-4 weeks.

Shipped assembled - plug in and play.


Starting at $6985*
*Plus crate $250 / actual shipping cost / customs (if applicable) or taxes. We ship anywhere in Canada and the United States. Funds are in Canadian dollars.


4 Ton Pneumatic Press Specifications

  • Required compressed air (input), 100 psi
  • Capacity: 7,618 force in lbs (3.8 tons) at 100 psi
  • Stroke: 6"
  • Workspace: 14 x 12 x 8"
  • Actuator: Two push buttons
  • Storage dimensions: 23 x 24 x 53"
  • Weight: 250 lbs
  • Additional information for hole locations: bolster plate, bottom mounting bars and striker head.



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


Custom embossing letter marking stamp set

Custom embossing letter marking stamp set

Custom embossing letter marking stamp set

  • Embossing stamps sets are great for stamping gold, sterling silver, gold bullion, and soft metals by Vortool Manufacturing.

  • Custom made in any size or metal like steel or aluminum.

  • Any combination of letters and numbers A-Z, numbers 0-9, or symbols stored in a durable box.


Custom embossing letter marking stamp set

Custom Embossion Letter Marking Stamp Set


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada



Progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

Progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

Precision progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

Metal stamping tools are essential for producing components in a cost effective way. In order to reduce the cost per unit, parts must be made faster, more accurately and reliably. This actual project was focused on a criteria that was essential to the design and the building of this tool. This information helps to choose the type and number of features to design as well as selecting tooling components and the right materials to be used etc. As a result, the tool will have all the necessary functions, nothing less and nothing more that will keep the budget under control.

Progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

The design was based on a low to medium production amount of 8,000 - 32,000 parts to be stamped per month. The plan was to cut the parts from CRS (Cold Rolled Steel) strips that were sheared from sheets. The material type, the operation method and the required monthly usage gave the basic guidelines. Not only that but what features the tool should have and to meet or exceed the minimum requirements. Other factors were also taken into considerations such as easy operation, and eliminate operator error that could be costly if the tool was damaged from improper use. To further reduce the cost of the unit price of the stamped parts, the customer requested that they would build the tool in house at their facility. It is a great way and a proven method that Vortool Manufacturing has developed over the years to help customers with their projects.

Progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

A special package was created with super detailed shop drawings, a Bill of Material and special illustrated instruction pages how to build the components properly and then the best way to operate the tool once in production. As an addition there were instructions about punch press preparations and set up information that ensures trouble free production time after time.

Based on European precision and decades of experience, any tool design produced by Vortool Manufacturing is the most comprehensive design method that any company could ask for. The tool will fit the press or presses with no surprises.

Progressive die - two progression blanking tool design

We always have a press mock up made with the essential dimensions, shut height stroke and adjustment information, mounting, etc. to ensure that the tool will fit the first time and will operate within the specifications of the press regardless of its type and origin. With the help of the great features of possibly the best CAD software SolidWorks, the 3D models are always put in motion to simulate the movement of the press and the tool. A number of design verifications ensure that the tool is put to the test before it was even built, regardless of the complexity. It is either a simple two step progressive tool like this one or a sophisticated sixteen progression tool. The result is the same. You expect it to run trouble free. This is why you should choose Vortool Manufacturing.


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


Corner skin form tool for low volume metal stamping production

Corner skin form tool and design

Corner skin form tool and design

Low volume products such as this "Corner Skin" require cost effective tooling to keep the budget under control yet keep the quality high to be competitive on the market.

The flat parts also known as flat blanks were laser cut and then inserted into the single station two post die set to form the edge of the specified angle and dimension.




Low Production Metal Stamping


Corner skin form tool and design

The tool consists of a form punch, a form die and a heavy spring loaded pressure plate to ensure that the part remains flat where needed. This should allow the part to be pressed against the form cavity by the upper punch.

As a result the outer rounded edge of the part formed upward in an angle, that became a perfectly smooth geometric shape for this flange.


Corner skin form tool and design



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada



Modular press using multiple punch stations

Modular press using multiple punch stations

The modular press using multiple punch station product line by Vortool Manufacturing Ltd. contain a number of individual (portable) presses that are linked together and activated as one.

• For generic or budget oriented projects C frame presses are the most suitable.

• Other models may be used as well as custom solutions that are designed for the specific need of the process.

• Modular presses are excellent to process aluminum extrusions with great lengths and multiple holes, slots, etc. to be punched at once at the full length of the extrusion.

• The process time is minimal, compared to conventional methods where individual holes had to be drilled or punched one at a time. The quality is more predictable and repeatable.

• Multi axis power unit mounts are available to work horizontally or in an angle within the same machine.

• Drilling units can be also used to work along with the cylinders.

• Extrusion positioning and clamping can be automated. The function can be monitored by a PLC to ensure trouble free operation and keep the required quality under control.

• Safety devices may be installed, depending of your company or government requirements.


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada