12 ton flatbed die cutting punch press for steel rule die

12 ton flatbed die cutting press for steel rule die

12.5 ton three platen flatbed die cutting press and steel rule die specifications

  • Steel rule die size: 6.5" x 15"


  • Cylinder: 
12.5 tons capacity, 5
/8 overall stroke,
7/32 power stroke


  • Structure: Three platen, four post, precision guided die set with pre-set cut depth


  • Power source: Compressed air, 120 psi (max), adjustable psi by mounted FRL
  • Connection type to air in: “M” style quick connect


  • Press style: Bench mount with adjust able height platforms


  • Operator control: Two push buttons


  • Additional safety: Lexan guards, all sides


  • Feed in/out: Manual, visually controlled, rolls or individual blanks or sheets


  • Outboard strip support: Comes with two basic wooden platforms. Other sizes or materials are optional.
  • Steel rule die (cuts the shape)
  • Metal cutting board


Flatbed die cutting press and steel rule die cutout material into custom shapes and designs.

Foot print: 14" x 25"

Total height: 35"

Weight: 525 lbs


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Manufactured in Canada

Custom precision 7.5 ton benchtop flatbed die cutting press for steel rule die

Custom precision 7.5 ton benchtop flatbed die cutting press for steel rule die

Flatbed die cutting press and steel rule die to cutout material into custom shapes and designs

Cylinder: Multicyl 7.5 tons capacity, 5/8 overall stroke, 9/32 power stroke
Structure: Three platen, four post, precision guided die set with pre-set cut depth
Connection type to air in: “M” style quick connect
Total height: 33.5
Weight: 250 lbs


Power source: Compressed air, 120 psi (max), set to 100 psi by mounted FRL.

Press style: Bench mount with adjust able height platforms

Operator control: Two push buttons

Feed in/out: Manual, visually controlled, rolls or individual blanks or sheets

Foot print: 14.75 x 17.375


Steel rule die


Steel rule die press




Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


Plate holder drill fixture for vertical floor type milling machines

Plate holder drill fixture for vertical floor type milling machines


There are some machining operations that require special fixtures. In this example, the plate is 18 x 23 x 1.25". There are threaded and reamed holes needed at all four edges of the plate.

A floor type drill press would be a good idea to use because it has a great vertical range. However, the holes locations were just too specific and precise. Processing the plate on a drill press would not provide accurate result since you can not position and then move the plate accurately.

The use of a milling machine is also a great idea if you have the necessary vertical distance between the table and the drill chuck. The table of a milling machine can be moved accurately on the X and Y axis (horizontally). Unfortunately the available height is a problem. Generally you may be able to process only up to 12" high objects. Conveniently the head of a knee type milling machine can be swung and slide, so you could easily place a larger plate beside and below the top surface of the table. This takes us closer to solve the problem and come up with the right solution.

For this application a drill fixture was built. The plate to be drilled can be clamped on the fixture to maintain a vertical position securely and safely. The plate is sitting on two horizontal support bars. These bars can be placed on the fixture at different heights at every 4 inches. The drill fixture has 4 casters, so it can freely roll with the clamped plate. For positioning, the fixture has an extension bar that is bolted to the fixture and then to the milling machine's table. This makes it possible to move the fixture accurately with the movement of the table, either on the X axis or on the Y axis. The fixture can be positioned and then mounted to the table to roll on the X axis, or placed and mounted 90 degrees, so it can roll on the Y axis.

Once the drill fixture and plate is positioned and mounted to the mill's table, you can find the datum the same way as you would find for any smaller part that was e.g. in a vice.

Plate holder drill fixture for vertical floor type milling machines

Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


Benchtop pneumatic coax cable compression crimping tool / press

Benchtop pneumatic coax cable compression crimping tool / press

Crimping made easy with bench top pneumatic coax cable compression crimping tool and press.

It's used to terminate a stripped coaxial cable by pushing the connector firmly onto the stripped cable.


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Plastic stamping tooling and portable press station

Plastic stamping tooling and portable press station

Airhead 12-16-7 - 6 ton air to oil cylinder portable press station with custom stamping die

  • 6 ton air-oil cylinder bench top press mounted on sturdy metal frame table
  • Power source: Compressed shop air at 100 psi
  • Quick connect to air supply
  • Tonnage (output):
  • 6 ton @120 psi, 5 ton @ 100 psi, 4 ton @ 80 psi
  • Stroke: 2"
  • Power stroke: 7/32"
  • Cycle time: 40 - 45 SPM
  • A top of the line FRL is to protect and to ensure the long service life of the cylinder
  • Press size workspace inside: 10 x 14.5"
  • Press workspace height: 9.5"
  • Total height of the table and press: 68"
  • Total weight: 300 lb
  • Table Size: 24 wide x 24 wide x 36" tall
  • Casters included, 2 rigid and 2 swivel and locking
  • Option to permanently anchor table to floor, if casters removed
  • Operator control: Foot pedal
  • Bucket to collect slugs


Plastic stamping tooling and portable press station

Multi tip plastic cap hole stamping tooling



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Metal stamping of U clips


Metal stamping of U clips by Vortool Manufacturing


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

Custom oil to air mandrel punch press station for aluminum tubing


Custom oil to air mandrel punch press station for aluminum tubing video by Vortool Manufacturing.


Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada


Custom portable air-oil cylinder / shop air punch press station



Custom portable air-oil cylinder / shop air punch press station

Operating the 7 ton air-oil cylinder punch press and multi station die tooling for punching holes in aluminum tubes video.

Designed and manufactured by Vortool Manufacturing.

Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada

0.8 ton custom table top pneumatic press


 Custom Benchtop Pneumatic Press

Custom Benchtop Pneumatic Press

Custom Benchtop Pneumatic Press

Custom Benchtop Pneumatic Press

This custom benchtop pneumatic shop air press is designed to push down ram by hand to pre-align before striking with full air power. No electrical power required, only compressed shop air.

  • 0.8 ton
  • Air cylinder bore: 3.15"
  • Air cylinder stroke: 3.94"
  • Air pressure: 130 psi max, adjustable by FRL
  • Base to RAM distance: 3.6"
  • Operated by a toggle switch
  • Weight: 75 lbs
  • Dimensions: 14 x 16 x 19"

Designed and manufactured by Vortool Manufacturing.

Contact us if you are interested in having something similar designed and made for your specific needs.



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada



Metal stamping tool and die design considerations

When designing metal stamping dies a tool and die maker or tool and die designer must have the following information prior to start. There are several types of tools that could be built for the same part. They have special purposes to best suit both parts and metal stamping production.

The cost of the tool and die to be produced may be greatly affected by the following considerations:


Estimated number of metal stamped parts the tool and die should produce monthly, yearly, or in total

Eg. if the customer needs 2000 parts in total and possibly never again, then it is not wise to build a tool designed for high volume metal stamping and productivity. Make something simple and inexpensive, yet produce the correct metal stamped parts.

If the amount of 2000 is for a day or for a week and possibly for many years to come, then you must build a tool that lasts, very efficient and easy to use or has the capability for automation. The customer may have a request for manual, semi-automated or fully automated part production.


The quality of the metal stamping part

Some production parts may require absolute burr-free edges without a second operation to remove the burrs. Some metal stamping production parts require straight edges all the way. Other stamped parts have such tight specifications that special tools need to be built for that request.


Punch press

The metal stamping die must physically fit the punch press it is intended for, so you need the punch press specifications that may limit how you build the tool.


The metal stamping part itself

Some metal stamped parts are best suited for a certain type of tool and die design for the best result. Don’t try to build something else, if you are not sure of the outcome. To decide what type is the best for that part, take a look at the sample designs, made for the same part. Vortool Manufacturing will discuss each version’s strong points that can help you to make a decision about which to choose.



Vortool Manufacturing

Vortool Manufacturing Ltd.

Unit 240 19358-96 Ave.

Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 Canada


Call: 604-239-7218 | Email


Made in Canada