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Setting the standard for the past, present and the future

 

Dayton Lamina™ is the world-wide industry leader in the production of catalog and special punches, die components, die details, punch blanks and metal stamping tools.

Our brands are trusted in manufacturing and automation industries globally.

Our full line of tooling includes everything in your bill of materials, punches, die buttons, pins & bushings, wear and guide components, die springs, cams, die details, punch retainers and more.

 
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on-time service

Fast on-time, accurate delivery

Our Firm Delivery Schedule reduces your leadtime, maintenance downtime and inventory. Our in-stock catalog die components are available for immediate delivery.

Comprehensive product range

Comprehensive product range

More variety than any other metal stamping tooling manufacturer, meeting all your metal forming tooling requirements.

World-wide distributor network

World-wide distributor network

Dayton Lamina trained distributors are nearby to assist you in product selection, problem solving and order placing to assure you of receiving the highest quality.

Highest level of technical support

Highest level of technical support

Most knowledgeable sales and technical support team in the industry, helping to solve your most demanding problems and maintain your productivity.

Metallurgical services

Metallurgical services

Expert investigations of metals and materials. We offer a confidential, rapid and reliable testing service, with expert support.

Global manufacturing facilities

Global manufacturing facilities

The Dayton Lamina Team is dedicated to furnishing you with the highest quality, best value catalog and to- print special metal stamping tools and components.

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Aluminum Stamping Solutions

One of the most frequent problems encountered with perforating aluminum is punch galling. Aluminum, in general, possesses a gummy characteristic which causes it to adhere to a surface of the punch when it's drawn, pulled, trimmed, perforated, or pierced. This accumulation of material on the punch is known as galling (adhesive wear). The galling occurs both on the initial penetration into the material and extraction from the material.

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