Ekstrom Carlson manufactures carbide pins (only carbide or HSS) and punches to your requirements.   We can also manufacture in other materials such as high speed steel or cobalt.   Forms include, but are not limited to:

• Core pins / punches
• Poking pins / punches
• Form punches / pins
• Piercing punches
• Extrusion punches
• Shaving punches
• Pilot punch / pin
• Ejector punch / pin
• Offset punch / pin
• Flat punch / pin
• Hex punch / pin
• Square punch / pin
• Oblong punch / pin
• Drill blanks
• Stepped blanks
• Medical tooling

Applications & Industries

Ekstrom Carlson carbide punches and pins are engineered to perform in demanding environments where precision, consistency, and durability matter most. Our tools are trusted by manufacturers across multiple industries, helping reduce downtime and extend tool life.

• Molding & Shaping Dies
  Carbide punches provide clean, accurate shaping and forming, ensuring uniform results even in long production runs. Their superior hardness reduces wear, minimizing costly tool changes.

• Stamping & Forming Tools
  In high-volume stamping operations, tool wear can slow production. Our carbide punches maintain sharpness longer than HSS, making them ideal for high-strength metals and abrasive materials.

• Piercing & Trimming Operations
  Designed for repeat accuracy, carbide pins and punches deliver precise piercings and cuts while resisting chipping, even under continuous heavy loads.

• Automotive & Aerospace Manufacturing
  These industries demand exact tolerances and long-lasting performance. Our carbide tooling supports critical forming and shaping operations where reliability and tool life are essential.

By serving a wide range of industries, Ekstrom Carlson ensures you get tooling that not only meets your specifications but also helps improve efficiency and extend the life of your production line.