Die Steels
At Allrite Machining and Manufacturing, we specialize in precision die steels for a wide range of industrial and tooling applications. Located in Plymouth, MI, our shop produces high-performance components—such as forms, punches, pads, and shoes—that are built for accuracy, strength, and long-lasting reliability. Whether you need custom die steel components for manufacturing, stamping, or forming operations, our machining expertise ensures every piece performs to your exact standards.
Precision Machining for Die Steel Components
Our reputation for excellence comes from decades of precision machining experience and an unwavering commitment to quality. Each die steel part we produce—be it a form, punch, pad, or shoe—is crafted to meet the most demanding tolerances. We utilize advanced milling, turning, and grinding techniques to achieve consistent, repeatable results across every batch.
Our engineers and machinists understand that precision directly affects performance. That’s why each die component goes through careful dimensional inspection and hardness verification. The result? Die steels that maintain their form and function even in high-stress production environments.
Forming Die Steels Built for Performance
When it comes to forming dies, Allrite Machining and Manufacturing delivers components engineered for performance and durability. Our forming die steels are designed to handle heavy workloads, high pressures, and repetitive cycles without warping or cracking.
We select premium-grade steel materials that balance machinability with strength, ensuring each die performs consistently over time. Whether you require standard configurations or highly specialized designs, our team produces forming dies that match your exact specifications for geometry, surface finish, and alignment.
Custom Punches, Pads, and Shoes
Punches
Our precision punches are designed to create clean, accurate cuts in sheet metal, plastic, or composite materials. Manufactured to tight tolerances, our punches ensure proper alignment and longevity under repeated use. Each piece is heat-treated and surface-finished to resist wear and maintain edge integrity over extended production runs.
Pads
Pads play a critical role in maintaining pressure distribution and stability within die assemblies. We produce high-quality die pads that are engineered for dimensional consistency and balanced hardness, ensuring optimal contact and reliable operation throughout production cycles.
Shoes
Die shoes serve as the foundation for die sets, providing rigidity and alignment for the forming and punching process. Our custom die shoes are machined to precise dimensions and parallelism, giving you a stable and durable base for every operation. We offer both upper and lower die shoes, customized to fit your production needs.
Material Selection and Heat Treatment Expertise
One of the defining strengths of Allrite Machining and Manufacturing is our deep understanding of metallurgy. We work with a range of high-grade die steels, including D2, A2, O1, and H13, among others. Each material is carefully chosen based on application requirements such as wear resistance, impact toughness, and machinability.
Our in-house and partnered heat treatment processes further enhance performance by optimizing hardness and strength. This allows us to deliver components that meet or exceed the expectations of tool and die makers across automotive, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing industries.
Serving Plymouth, MI and Beyond
From our facility in Plymouth, Michigan, we proudly serve manufacturers across the region and beyond. Our customers value the combination of small-shop flexibility and large-scale production capability. We provide quick turnaround times without sacrificing precision or quality, making Allrite Machining and Manufacturing a trusted name in die steel components.
Our proximity to the Detroit metro area allows us to efficiently serve clients in automotive tooling, stamping, and production industries that rely on precision die components to maintain uptime and consistency.
Commitment to Quality and Precision
Every project we take on reflects our dedication to precision, craftsmanship, and reliability. Our machining capabilities are supported by rigorous quality control measures that ensure every die steel product—whether a single prototype or a full production run—meets your exact specifications.
We understand that in manufacturing, every thousandth of an inch counts. That’s why our approach to die steel production combines advanced technology with traditional skill, ensuring your tooling performs perfectly in every operation.
Allrite Machining and Manufacturing continues to set the standard for die steel excellence in Plymouth, MI. Whether you’re looking for new tooling components or replacement parts, our team is ready to deliver die steels that perform flawlessly and last longer—keeping your production lines running with precision and confidence.