Tool and Die
In many cases when producing high-quality or high-tech components it requires precision made tools and workholding solutions. Workholding is a device used to hold a workpiece in a position as it goes through its manufacturing process. For almost 50 years Chapter 2 has specialized in the design and build of custom workholding devices along with other tool and die services. From simple manual jigs and fixtures to more complex electric, hydraulic and PLC based clamping systems Chapter 2 can handle all your needs.
Workholding Solutions
Chapter 2 has over four decades of experience in dies, fixtures, jigs, molds, and machine tools. We offer a wide array of workholding solutions for all your milling and manufacturing needs. We produce an expansive range of complex manufacturing solutions, including dies, inspection gauges, fixtures, PLC and automated equipment, and more.
We provide workholding solutions for a diverse range of manufacturing processes. Our customized workholding solutions address any workholding challenges to facilitate maximum efficiency and precision in production operations.
Our custom workholding solutions include:
- Checking fixtures
- Machining fixtures
- Leak test fixtures
- Welding fixtures
- Broaching fixtures
- Assembly fixtures
- Pressing fixtures
- Inspection gauges/fixtures
- Manual/pneumatic/hydraulic fixtures
Chapter 2 has a long history of addressing workholding challenges for our customers. With our collaborative design processes and experienced Journeymen, we have the knowledge and technology to develop the workholding solutions you need. Working together, we can create the perfect solution for any industry.
Tool and Die Capabilities
Our capabilities allow us to be your one-stop source for fixtures, tooling, and dies. With our precision in-house engineering and fabrication capabilities, every solution is designed to your exacting standards. We specialize in developing tools and dies for complex machining operations. We have produced an expansive range of successful custom dies, including:
- Cutting dies
- Trim dies
- Shearing dies
- Broaching dies
- Forming dies
- Bending dies
- Simple dies
- Compound dies
- Combination dies
- Progressive dies
- Transfer dies
- Multiple dies

Tool and Die & Workholding Solutions From Chapter 2 Incorporated
At Chapter 2 Incorporated, we are there every step of the way to ensure your tooling needs are met. We have 45 years of experience in machining complex solutions that solve complicated challenges.
Our full-service machine shop is ISO 9001:2015-certified for quality management, demonstrating our commitment to quality and excellence in all that we do. To this end, we’ve also set aside space within our facility for an in-house quality lab that includes a Zeiss Contura G2 coordinate measuring machine, enabling us to further verify the accuracy of our machining operations.
For more information about our services or capabilities, please request a quote today.
Capability Highlights
- Part Diameter: Up to 24 inches
- Bore: Up to 4 inches
- Part Length: Up to 50 inches
- Part Width: Up to 26 inches
- Part Height: Upto 25 inches
- Maximum Part Weight/Maximum Lifting Capacity: 1,100 lbs
- Tolerances: +/- 0.0001
- ISO 9001 Certified
- PPAP
- Statistical Process Control System
- 2-Piece Layout
- Setup Procedures
- Job Sheet
- SPC Log Sheets
- Control Plan
- Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Product Component Assemblies
- Engineering
- Reverse Engineering
- Turnkey (Outsource) Part/Project Management
- Inspection and Layout Services
- FabricationTool and Die Services
- Parts Washing
- Custom Packaging
- Leak Testing
- Technical Support
- CAD Modeling
- Grinding
- Polishing
- Painting
- Dynamic Balancing
- Kanban
- JIT
- SMI
- Warehousing
- Bar Coding
- Prototype to Large Scale Production Volume Run
- 3 to 4 Weeks
- Rush services available
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- SurfCAM
- EZ Cam