Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Turnkey Solution for Automotive Tool & Die Needs
Canadian Engineering & Tool (CET) has been a leader in the automotive tool and die industry for over a century. Founded in 1922, we have built our reputation on craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity, serving North America's manufacturing sector with precision-engineered solutions. Our expertise spans simulation, design, build, tryout, and inspection processes, supported by state-of-the-art technology and a team deeply committed to quality. Through strategic acquisitions in 1973, including Inspection Air Gauge Ltd. and Tru-Die Ltd., we expanded our capabilities in precision gauges and advanced tooling systems.CET produces approximately 150 precision tools annually, leveraging over 100 years of experience to deliver reliable, high-strength solutions for automotive and other industries. Our leadership remains actively engaged, ensuring our values of excellence and service continue to drive our evolution in meeting client needs.
Services
Simulation
Design
Build
Tryout
Inspection
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in the automotive tool and die industry.
- Our state-of-the-art technology supports advanced simulation and precision manufacturing.
- We offer comprehensive end-to-end services from design to inspection.
- Our team includes experts with decades of experience in tooling systems.
- We guarantee quality through rigorous inspection and CMM reporting.
Services
Simulation
Our simulation services use advanced software like Autoform and PamStamp to predict material behavior and optimize die designs. This reduces costs and delays by identifying issues like splitting or thinning before production begins. Clients benefit from faster turnaround times and reliable, repeatable results tailored to their material specifications.
Design
CET's CAD/CAM experts create custom die designs for hot stamp, transfer, and progressive dies using Catia V5 and Siemens NX. We collaborate closely with clients to ensure accuracy in materials and tooling, delivering precise designs that meet automotive industry standards for complex geometries and high-strength materials.
Build
We build stamping dies in-house using laser technology and high-strength steel, ensuring precision and durability. Our process includes prototyping with small runs to validate quality before full production, supporting both short and long runs for automotive and industrial applications.
Tryout
Our tryout facilities feature presses up to 4,000 tons to validate die performance. Using laser capabilities, we produce test parts to ensure dimensional accuracy and adjust dies for optimal results, guaranteeing compliance with client specifications before delivery.
Inspection
We employ white and blue light scanning systems for precise dimensional analysis, generating CMM reports to verify parts meet tolerances. This technology ensures quality control through detailed visualization, enabling adjustments before production begins.
Questions
What industries does CET serve?
CET primarily serves the automotive industry but also supports aerospace and other manufacturing sectors requiring precision tooling.
What materials can CET work with?
We handle dual-phase high-strength steel, cold-rolled steel, and materials for hot stamping like boron and Usibor.
How does CET ensure quality in its tooling?
We use white and blue light scanning, CMM reporting, and rigorous tryout processes to validate every component's precision.
What is CET's production capacity?
We produce approximately 150 precision tools annually, supported by presses up to 4,000 tons and advanced machining capabilities.
Can CET handle custom die designs?
Yes, our CAD/CAM team designs custom dies for complex geometries, including hot stamp, transfer, and progressive dies.
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