Dayton Lamina puts digital design at your fingertips with online CAD models

With over a century of history and a reputation built on precision, Dayton Lamina is a reference name in the stamping industry. Combining deep technical expertise with a constant drive for innovation, the company has chosen to distribute its CAD models through TraceParts, a strategic decision to better support its customers and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector. 

About Dayton Lamina 

Dayton Lamina Corporation was formed in 2014 from the merger of two historic players, Dayton Progress and Anchor Lamina, now part of the MISUMI Group. Based in Dayton, Ohio, the company draws on over 100 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. 

Its portfolio includes trusted brands such as Danly/IEM, Lamina, and Lempco, making Dayton Lamina one of the most recognized names in die components and metal stamping. Its catalog includes a wide range of punches, die blocks, punch blanks, and special components, serving industry professionals across the full manufacturing chain. 

With a global distribution network and high-level technical support, the company mainly serves die makers and stampers in the automotive sector, while actively expanding into new markets. 

Access to CAD models: more autonomy and precision for engineers 

In a field where every micron counts, precision and speed in design are essential. That’s why Dayton Lamina decided to make its products available in 3D CAD format. Customers can now configure and download parts via TraceParts in formats compatible with leading software such as SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, CATIA V5, and more. 

For the Dayton Lamina team, this is not just a matter of convenience, but a real strategic differentiator: 

Our industry has long been slow to adopt e-commerce solutions, and we see this as an opportunity to invest early and gain an edge. Providing online access to our components, including CAD models, also meets the expectations of the new generation of engineers and designers.

By making these models downloadable, the company removes friction points in the design process, allowing customers to directly integrate components into their digital projects—saving time and reducing errors. 

Why TraceParts 

Before launching the project, Dayton Lamina evaluated various providers and selected TraceParts as the most relevant, cost-effective, and technically compatible solution: 

TraceParts best matched our budget needs, and more importantly, they were able to integrate our configurator, which was essential.

The integration of the TraceParts platform with the DAYTools configurator allows users to easily customize parts and export them according to their needs. Whether it’s about shortening timelines, optimizing designs, or simply visualizing components clearly, engineers now have access to a complete online library built for performance. 

Shaping new standards in stamping 

In a sector still heavily rooted in traditional and mechanical practices, Dayton Lamina is helping shift habits toward more digital design and remote access. Its decision to invest in CAD model publishing reflects a clear ambition: to simplify engineers’ work and support growth into new markets. 

By providing high-quality components along with the tools needed to integrate them, Dayton Lamina reinforces its position as a technical leader and forward-thinking partner in the stamping industry. 

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