First every cutting die is visually inspected upon receipt to determine the condition of the die. If any problems are found the customer is notified immediately of the problem, and given the cost and delivery for any necessary repair on the spot.

The cutting die is then sent to our grinding area where the chisels are removed and the cutting die is leveled to insure flatness and the base and edge are parallel to approximately two thousandths of an inch.

After leveling the cutting die is sent for sharpening on one of our custom Swiss manufactured, water cooled, grinding machines. Using special grinding wheels specified by Stamfag, each die is sharpened using a wheel custom selected to insure the best edge finish for the die material being sharpened.

After the die is sharpened it is re-inspected and cleaned. At this point in the process the counter-pressure plate (if equipped) is checked, and the chisels are sharpened and positioned on the die in the correct position.

The cutting die is now ready for packing for return to the customer. Currently our goal is to re-sharpen and return dies within 24 hours of receipt at our company; proper planning and sufficient lead time will avoid the need for emergency rush service.

Remember, proper maintenance and regular die sharpening will insure superior cutting service and longer life for your cutting die investment. We proudly offer this sharpening service on dies from any manufacturer.

For more information on our flagship die sharpening service contact our Bolton Landing N.Y. office.