Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Metal Stamping & Tooling Services in San Clemente
Toolander Engineering is a family-owned and operated business with over 45 years of expertise in precision metal stamping and tooling. Founded in 1975 by Harri Kutzmarski, a certified Tool and Die Maker, the company has grown across three generations of skilled professionals. Our core focus lies in designing, building, and operating complex, tight-tolerance precision stamping dies, combining timeless craftsmanship with advanced technologies to deliver high-quality parts. We specialize in progressive dies for light and thick gauge materials, serving industries such as medical, automotive, military, and electronics.Our in-house tooling production ensures quality control and cost efficiency, while our ISO 9001:2015 certification and DFARS/ROHS compliance underscore our commitment to excellence. We collaborate closely with clients to optimize manufacturability, functionality, and cost-efficiency, offering services from prototyping to automated assembly. With a 10,000-square-foot facility in San Clemente, California, we handle stamping volumes from thousands to millions, maintaining long-term customer relationships built on trust and results.
Services
Precision Metal Stamping
Progressive Dies and Tooling
Stamped Part Design Service
Automated Machines
Prototypes and Short Run
Secondary Operations and Assembly
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in precision stamping and tooling.
- All tooling is designed and produced in-house for quality and cost control.
- No recurring maintenance costs on tooling built and run by us.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems.
- Competitive pricing with expertise in high-volume production.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- DFARS
- ROHS
Services
Precision Metal Stamping
We design and run progressive dies for tight-tolerance metal parts, serving industries like medical and automotive. Our high-speed stamping handles volumes from thousands to millions, using advanced CNC and EDM equipment. This ensures precision, reduced error, and statistical data for quality assurance.
Progressive Dies and Tooling
Custom progressive dies are built in-house with tool steel and carbide for durability. Our skilled die makers ensure quick maintenance and design flexibility, allowing cost-effective modifications post-tooling. This approach guarantees timely delivery and long-term reliability for complex parts.
Stamped Part Design Service
We collaborate with clients to design parts from scratch, optimizing for manufacturability and cost. Our team provides material selection guidance, prototype validation, and design input to enhance functionality and reduce production risks.
Automated Machines
Our automated equipment supports secondary operations like crimping, riveting, and assembly. Designed for high-volume production, these systems ensure consistency and efficiency, handling millions of parts with minimal manual intervention.
Prototypes and Short Run
We produce complex prototypes with tight tolerances and short lead times. Short-run tooling offers cost-effective solutions for testing before full-scale production, ensuring parts meet specifications without compromising quality.
Questions
What industries does Toolander Engineering serve?
We serve medical, automotive, military, telecommunications, electronics, and lighting industries with precision metal stamping solutions.
Are your services ISO certified?
Yes, we are ISO 9001:2015 certified and DFARS/ROHS compliant for quality and regulatory standards.
Do you offer prototyping services?
Yes, we provide high-precision prototypes with short lead times, leveraging 40+ years of expertise.
Can you handle large-volume production?
We specialize in stamping quantities from thousands to multimillions with automated processes.
What materials can you stamp?
We work with stainless steel, mild steel, copper, brass, aluminum, phosphor bronze, and more.
Do you provide secondary operations?
Yes, including heat treating, riveting, staking, spot welding, and automated assembly.
