🏆 EST 1960 MADE IN USA ⚡ HIGH TOLERANCE

High Tolerance
Manufacturing Process

We believe in quality. Our customers believe in receiving the highest tolerances possible. From start to finish, every die is constructed with 65+ years of trusted quality.

We Strive to Deliver the Best!

State-of-the-art automated equipment + industry leading standards

Our Advanced Manufacturing Equipment

Industry-leading automation for consistent, high-tolerance results

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Automated Rule Benders

CNC Steel Rule Bending Systems

  • SDS USA Turbo Bender systems
  • Computer-controlled precision
  • Continuous single-piece bending
  • 80% fewer joints than hand-bent dies
  • Consistent tolerances die after die
  • Complex curves and tight radii
  • Scheduled calibration program
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CNC Laser Cutters

Precision CO₂ Laser Systems

  • Industrial CO₂ laser cutting
  • Micron-level slot accuracy
  • Perfect steel rule fit
  • Clean cuts, no charring
  • Direct CAD/CAM integration
  • Custom slot profiles
  • No loose blades guaranteed
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Gerber Profile Routers

CNC Dieboard Routers

  • Designed specifically for diemaking
  • Perfect dieboards from CAD designs
  • Customized slot profiles
  • Tight tolerance control
  • "Green friendly" operation
  • Consistent depth and width
  • Precision routing for all materials

Our Quality Manufacturing Process

Inspection at every step from design to delivery

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CAD Design & Engineering

It begins with our CAD system designed strictly for steel rule die making. We don't believe you can get the best using off-the-shelf CAD software — that's why we use CIMEX CAD/CAM exclusively for designing your dies.

First Quality Check: Design verification ensures perfect dimensions before manufacturing begins.
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Precision Dieboard Cutting

Boards are processed using our 2 CNC Laser Cutters or 2 Gerber Profile CNC Routers — both designed specifically for diemaking. These machines provide perfect dieboards based on the CAD designs they receive.

Second Quality Check: We've customized our slot profiles to ensure you will NOT receive loose blades! Every board is measured and verified.
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Automated Rule Bending

All steel rule is processed in our Bending Department using 5 automated CNC rule benders — the latest technology available. Our SDS USA Turbo Benders are capable of bending rule to the exact tolerances we demand, die after die.

Third Quality Check: Continuous monitoring during bending ensures consistent angles, radii, and dimensions throughout each die.
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Assembly & Calibration

This is where we stand apart from other die companies! Our dies are carefully checked and monitored at each step of manufacturing until complete. All machines receive scheduled calibration to ensure optimal performance.

Fourth Quality Check: Dies are assembled with precision, verifying board fit, rule fit, and overall dimensional accuracy.

How Can You Be Sure of Our Quality?

40%
40% of all dies manufactured by ACE are ordered by OTHER DIE SHOPS and resold!

When your competitors buy from you, you know you're doing something right.

Experience the ACE Quality Difference

High tolerance manufacturing. Rigorous inspection. Industry-leading equipment. Dies that exceed expectations, every time.

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