Reshoring a Stamped Part in 2026: Tooling Transfer Guide
Reshoring a stamped part means moving production of an existing component from an offshore supplier to a domestic one, either by shipping the existing dies to the new…
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Tooling & Die
Articles on custom tooling and dies: die design, in-house tool and die making, die maintenance and repair, and transferring stamping tooling between suppliers.
How Much Does Metal Stamping Die Maintenance Really Cost? A 2026 Cost Guide for OEM Buyers
Metal stamping die maintenance usually costs far less than the failures it prevents. A structured preventive program runs a fraction of reactive repair, because a fully reactive approach…
Read article →Die Repair vs. Die Replacement: How OEM Buyers Should Decide in 2026
Die repair restores a working tool to spec; die replacement builds a new one. For most OEM stamping programs running mature parts, repair is the right call until…
Read article →Metal Stamping Die Design & Maintenance Cost
Many factors contribute to determining how much metal stamping will cost to produce your parts at high volume. While most factors such as material, tooling investment, labor, and…
Read article →Custom Tooling Dies Available at Manor Tool
At Manor Tool, our custom tooling die capabilities include single and multi-station progressive dies ranging from 48 to 96 inches with a 400-ton press capacity. For more than…
Read article →Metal Stamping Transfer Tooling Checklist
Tooling encompasses a sizeable investment in most product manufacturing. Carefully documenting tooling transfer procedures will safeguard production when changing providers due to quality, cost, or logistics issues. Many…
Read article →The Keys to Successful Die Maintenance
Founded in 1959, Manor Tool & Manufacturing started as a small tool and die shop. Since then, we have grown into a first-class metal stamping company that specializes…
Read article →Applications and Tips for Transferring Tooling
Developing effective transfer tooling procedures lets small and medium-sized manufacturers minimize their tool development costs and hedge against unpredictable component suppliers. Tooling is an expensive process, but it…
Read article →5 Reasons to Consider a Tooling Transfer for Metal Stamping
As the U.S. economy and global manufacturing supply chain continue to evolve, many companies are realizing the need to maintain a consistent inventory of parts and tooling for…
Read article →Internal Machining Centers for Tool & Die Production and Maintenance
Manor Tool & Manufacturing believes customers deserve the finest in tool and die manufacturing. We believe it is an integral part of the manufacturing process. Our eight machining…
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