Cameron Tool provides emergency and scheduled die repair, comprehensive die maintenance, refurbishment, and rework for progressive, transfer, and line dies across automotive, defense, consumer products, and industrial programs. When your production tool goes down, we move fast and validate the repair on our own press floor before it ships back to you.
Most die repair shops fix the problem and ship the die back. You receive it, set it in your press, and find out whether the repair held at the first hit. If it did not, the die ships back out again. Each round trip costs press time, lost production, and program schedule that your customers are tracking.
Cameron Tool repairs dies and validates them before they leave our building. Our press floor runs from 150 to 2,250 tons. When a die comes in for repair, our toolmakers assess the failure, machine and fit the replacement components, and run the die on our press to confirm the repair is correct before it ships back to you. You get a repaired die and first-off production parts as proof. No guessing. No second round trips.
That validation capability comes directly from being a full-service die construction and production stamping facility. We have the presses, the CMM inspection equipment, and the tooling knowledge to identify and address root causes so the same failure does not come back three months later.
Emergency Die Repair When your production tool goes down, Cameron Tool moves fast. Our toolmakers assess incoming repair work immediately, draw from our in-house tooling components and materials, and prioritize emergency programs to minimize your press downtime. Unplanned downtime has a direct cost to your production
In-House Press Validation Every repaired die gets validated on our press floor before it ships. Our press capacity ranges from 150 to 2,250 tons, with bed sizes up to 130" x210". We run first-off parts after repair, inspect them on our CMM equipment, and confirm dimensional compliance before the die leaves our facility. You receive a repaired die and validated first-off parts. No surprises on your press floor.
Scheduled Maintenance and Refurbishment Not every repair is an emergency. Cameron Tool works with customers on scheduled die maintenance programs to recondition tooling before it fails. We sharpen worn cutting edges, replace damaged inserts and punches, recondition die shoes, and address wear patterns that show up during production review before they become downtime events. Proactive maintenance extends tool life and reduces the total cost of ownership across a program.
Failure Analysis and Root Cause Resolution Repeat die failures are a symptom of an unresolved root cause. Our engineering team reviews failure history and die design in chronic repair programs to identify why the failure is recurring and what design or process changes eliminate it. Feedback from every repair goes back into our tooling knowledge, reducing your repair frequency over the life of a program.
CMM Inspection and Documentation Every repair job is documented through our ISO 9001:2015 quality system. CMM inspection data, first-off part reports, and repair documentation are available on request. For automotive OEM programs with strict traceability requirements, we maintain complete records throughout the repair and maintenance lifecycle so your program history is documented from first build through end of production.
Cameron Tool repairs progressive dies, transfer dies, compound dies, line dies, and production fixtures for metal stamping operations across the full range of materials. Common repair work includes broken punches and inserts, worn cutting edges and trim steels, cracked retainers and holders, damaged guide components, worn die shoes, and impact damage from misfeed events.
We repair tooling regardless of where it was originally built. If it is a stamping die and it is down, we can assess it, quote the repair, and turn it around. Our 60+ years of die construction experience means our toolmakers understand how dies are built across different shops and can work on tooling without original build documentation when needed.
For customers with repeat failures on the same die feature, our engineering team reviews the original design and construction approach and recommends modifications that extend the component life between repairs. Getting ahead of chronic failures reduces both downtime and the cumulative cost of repair over a long production run.
Die repair for progressive, transfer, and line dies serving automotive body panels, structural components, chassis parts, and powertrain stampings. Ford Q1 certified process. ISO 9001:2015. Fast turnaround with in-house press validation before return shipment.
Cameron Tool is located at 1800 Bassett Ave in Lansing, Michigan, at the center of the automotive manufacturing corridor that runs from Detroit through the greater Lansing area and into western Michigan. We serve as a trusted tool and die repair partner for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers across Michigan with fast turnaround and in-house press validation that most repair shops cannot offer.
For customers who need tool and die repair in Michigan with Ford Q1 certification, ISO 9001:2015 quality, and a press floor to validate the repair before it ships, Cameron Tool is the established choice in Lansing. We have been repairing and maintaining stamping dies for this market since 1966.
We also serve customers across the Midwest who need a reliable die repair partner with genuine in-house depth. Ship your tooling to us, we repair it, validate it on our press, and ship it back with first-off parts. One call, one location, no guessing on your press floor.
Whether you need emergency repair on a production tool that is down, scheduled maintenance for existing tooling, or a long-term die lifecycle partner in Michigan, tell us what you are working on. For urgent repair needs, call us directly.