Custom Stamping Dies & Tooling for Sheet Metal Prototyping – China Manufacturer
Before high-volume stamping can begin, precision tooling lays the foundation for quality, efficiency, and cost control. As a custom stamping dies manufacturer based in China, Ocean Century specializes in designing and fabricating high-performance stamping tooling for both sheet metal prototyping and full-scale production.
With 26+ years of experience and in-house mold-making capabilities, we deliver dies that consistently achieve 300,000 to 500,000 strokes with maintenance. Whether you need a single-stage die for a prototype run or a complex progressive die for high-volume manufacturing, our engineering team provides end-to-end support.
Why Choose Ocean Century for Your Stamping Tooling?
- Complete In-House Die Manufacturing: From design and CNC machining to heat treatment and assembly. This ensures faster lead times, tighter quality control, and seamless communication throughout the project.
- Expertise Across Die Types: We design and build progressive dies, transfer dies, compound dies, and single-stage dies tailored to your part geometry, material, and volume requirements.
- Prototyping to Production Continuity: Unlike tooling shops that only make dies, we also operate 202 stamping presses (45T to 630T) . This means we can test and refine your tooling in-house, then seamlessly transition to mass production without requalifying a separate supplier.
- DFM-Optimized Tooling: Our engineering team performs Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis to optimize your part design for stamping efficiency, material utilization, and die longevity.
Our Tooling Capabilities:
- Die Materials: High-grade tool steel (D2, A2, SKD11, etc.) with precision heat treatment for extended lifespan.
- Die Sizes: Customized to accommodate parts ranging from small electronic brackets to large automotive structural components.
- Lead Time: Typical die fabrication lead time of 25-35 days, with regular photo/video progress updates.
- Tolerances: Maintain tight tolerances with in-process CNC verification and final CMM inspection.
Your Tooling Project Workflow:
- Share Your Part Design: Provide 2D/3D drawings (STEP, DXF, PDF) or physical samples.
- Feasibility & DFM Review: Our engineers evaluate the design and propose the optimal die configuration.
- Quote & Timeline: Receive a detailed quotation and production schedule within 24 work hours.
- Die Fabrication & Tryout: In-house manufacturing followed by T0 sample runs for validation.
- Production Launch: Seamless transition to mass stamping in our automated facilities.
Partner with a Manufacturer That Builds Your Success from the Tool Up.
Contact us today to discuss your stamping die project and request a free DFM analysis.
Request DFM & Tooling Quote FAQ:
Q: What types of stamping dies do you manufacture?
A: We manufacture progressive dies, transfer dies, compound dies, and single-stage dies for a wide range of materials and part complexities.
Q: Can you help optimize my part design for stamping?
A: Yes, our DFM analysis identifies opportunities to reduce material waste, simplify geometry, and extend die life.
Q: How long does it take to fabricate a custom die?
A: Typical lead time is 25-35 days, depending on complexity. We provide regular updates throughout the process.
Q: Do you offer prototype tooling for low-volume runs?
A: Absolutely. We design simplified, cost-effective tooling specifically for prototyping and pilot runs before committing to high-volume production dies.
