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American-Made Die Sets Customized for Any Application

At Janesville Tool, we manufacture premium Arbor Press Dies built for precision, durability and long-term performance. Since the 1950s, manufacturers across industries have trusted our American-made tooling for reliable, repeatable results. Every die set is produced 100% in-house in the USA using high-quality materials designed to withstand demanding production environments.

Our die sets are engineered to deliver the strength and longevity needed for a lifetime of dependable use. Whether you need a standard off-the-shelf solution or a fully customized setup, our team can help configure the right die for your application, including:

Types of Die Sets

TypeMaterialStandard Mounting StyleLoad CapacityStandard Pin LengthStandard ApplicationsTypical Industries
Steel Die Sets A-36 steel
hardened ground bushings and pins
Straight Light to medium-duty 3” - 6.75” General-purpose stamping, forming, and tooling applications Automotive, general manufacturing, metal stamping
Stainless Steel Die Sets 300 series stainless steel
double plated pins and bushings
Straight Light to medium-duty 3” - 6.75” Ideal for washdown environments, food processing, medical, or humid conditions where corrosionresistance is critical Food processing, medical, pharmaceutical, clean room environments
Flanged Two Post Die Sets A-36 Steel Flame cut, stress relieved, and surface ground
Hardened steel ground bushings
Flanged for easy mounting and alignment Light to medium-duty 5" - 6" Compact dies requiring accurate alignment and easy mounting; commonly used in smaller press applications Light manufacturing, tool & die shops, small part production
Power Die Sets A-36 Steel
flame cut, stress relieved and Blanchard ground
Straight Heavy-duty 35.20" - 47.70" Heavy-duty, large-scale tooling; built for installation on A-5000 pneumatic series presses Heavy manufacturing, automotive, large-scale industrial production
Four Post Die Sets available in A-36 steel and 300 stainless steel with precision-ground surfaces, hardened bushings Straight Medium to heavy-duty 6.750” High-precision applications requiring maximum stability, alignment, and load distribution Aerospace, automotive, precision manufacturing, electronics

The Right Die Set for Your Process

Tell us about your application, and our team will help identify the best die set solution for your needs. We offer stocked die sets and fully custom-built tooling based on your specifications.

If your process requires something unique, our engineering team can customize any die set to meet exact production requirements.

You can browse by:

  • Finish/material
  • Post configuration
  • Bushing style
  • Post length
  • Industry application

Fully Custom Die Set Options

No two applications are exactly alike, which is why we offer customized die sets tailored to your workbench, press, material and workflow.

This flexibility guarantees your die set is optimized for accuracy, smooth operation and long-term wear resistance.

Choose from a wide range of configurable options, including:

  • Bushing type
  • Pin length
  • Steel finish
  • Post configuration
  • Material selection
  • Plate dimensions
  • Surface treatments
  • Specialty tolerances
Find Dies For Your Molds & Tooling:

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Die Sets

What Arbor presses are your die sets compatible with?
  • Our die sets are designed for compatibility with all Janesville Tool benchtop arbor presses and can also be customized for unique press setups.

Can you build die sets to exact specifications?
  • Yes. We can customize material, bushings, post configuration, dimensions and tolerances.

What materials are available?
  • A-36 steel and stainless steel are among the most common options, depending on your application.

Do you offer specialty or cleanroom-compatible die sets?
  • Yes. Stainless steel options are available for environments requiring corrosion resistance or specialty cleanliness standards.

How quickly can custom die sets ship?
  • Stocked die sets ship fast and direct, often within 1-2 days, while custom lead times depend on design complexity and material requirements.