AMDL standard components
For over 30 years, MDL and Porter Besson standard components have been used for stamping presses and cutting tools worldwide. Discover in our catalogue our vast range of guiding elements, die sets, standard and custom-made punches and dies, compression springs (wire, elastomers, and gas), as well as various fixing and handling. This represents over 10,000 articles maintained in stock in Issenheim. We ensure the worldwide distribution of our products from this logistics hub.
Precise large dimensions machining services
AMDL is your trusted partner for precision machining projects, ranging from large to small-scale. With a fleet of over 30 machines covering everything from assembly flow, to machining and heat treatment, we create your custom plates, die sets, and other components. We work with a wide range of steel, aluminum, and cast iron, specializing in one-off machining projects and small renewable series.
Our business managers are committed to providing guidance and processing your quotations within 24-48 hours. We handle all types of CAD files. To assess your project costing, simply send us your request and plans by email.
Our range of standard components
Explore our catalogue of standard elements.
Guiding elements
Our die sets, bushings, ball and cage assemblies, and their guidance accessories are available in stock. Explore our three lines of guiding elements according to ISO, DIN, or AFNOR/CNOMO standards.
Punches, dies, and punch holders
A wide range of punches and dies from the Porter Besson brand is available on request in our catalogue. All blanks are held in stock and machined according to your demands.
Springs
We keep in stock a wide range of wire, elastomeric and gas springs. All load capacities and usage types are covered.
Die sets
Our standard or rectangular die sets are available in the catalogue and come pre-assembled with guiding elements from our MDL and Porter Besson brands.
Accessories
A broad range of accessories from our own line as well as our partner brands, from assembly solutions to standard mechanical elements, as well as handling components.
Our Mechanical Workshop
Machining is our expertise; discover our abilities for each type of service.
Flame Cutting
We cut your pieces from our in stock raw steel plates to tailor them to your needs. The blanks are then heat-treated and ground.
Annealing
To ensure perfect flatness, all our plates are ground using our plane and tangential grinding machines.
Grinding
As experts in large-scale milling, we manufacture with great precision all your blocks, plates, or other special machining on our CNC milling machines according to your demands and plans.
Milling
As experts in large-scale milling, we manufacture with great precision all your blocks, plates, or other special machining on our CNC milling machines according to your demands and plans.
Turning
Our workshop is equipped with lathes that allow us to produce all your turning or hard turning pieces.
Assembly
Our die sets and other creations are internally assembled to ensure their quality and smooth functioning
Our Brands
MDL
The globally recognized MDL brand is synonymous with quality in the world of press tooling. MDL brand products have been a benchmark in the sector for over 30 years. Thus, our guiding elements (columns, bushings, ball and cage assemblies), die sets, springs, and MDL brand accessories are a guarantee of safety.
MDL brand products are manufactured according to several worldwide standards We have product ranges following ISO, DIN, and AFNOR CNOMO standards.
Porter Besson
The Porter Besson brand, in existence for over 50 years, is the reference for punches, dies, and punch holders in France and around the world. Symbolizing excellence, the brand's reputation has been built over the years through constant improvement and customer satisfaction.
Our Configurator
The AMDL standard elements configurator allows you to define your product and request a price online
It encompasses all our products, guide elements, springs, die sets, punches and dies, as well as accessories! Quick and simple, in just a few steps, the configurator helps you save time with your cost inquiries.
Our sales team is available 5 days a week to address your questions and requests within 24 hours.
The AMDL Cooperative
AMDL is a cooperative and participatory company (SCOP), born from the acquisition of MDL Europe by its employees in October 2022, located in Issenheim, Alsace, France. It is more than 40 collaborators that work together to meet our clients' needs. AMDL specializes in precise large dimension machining and in the manufacturing and sale of standard elements for press tooling from the MDL and Porter Besson brands.
With over 30 years of experience, AMDL is the go-to partner for your custom machining projects and standard elements required in the fabrication of cutting or stamping tools.
A Forward-Looking Company
As a worker cooperative (SCOP), AMDL is one of over 2500 SCOPs in France, a number that is steadily growing. The distinctive features of a SCOP are:
Employee OwnershipThe vast majority of AMDL's employees are associates and own shares; each has a voting right and oversight on decisions and results of the company
Board of DirectorsThe SCOP, led by a board of directors elected by the employees, consists of 10 individuals from all departments and hierarchical levels within the company. The board decides company actions and investments, ensuring its smooth-working and constant improvement.
Management CommitteeThe management committee, composed of department heads, makes daily decisions and apply, at the working level, the strategy and policies defined by the board of directors.
Key Figures
10K
Products
Avec plus de 10 000 références en stock nous sommes capables de vous livrer toutes nos gammes standards sous 48h.
30
Years of Experience
Drawing from the expertise of MDL Europe and Porter Besson, we specialize in press tooling, from guide elements to cutting tools.
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Team Members
With a constantly growing team of over 45 individuals, we work together to meet our clients' needs day after day.
Our Latest News
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die sets and standard parts for die sets making
MDL and Porter Besson are two registered brands for die sets and standard parts for die sets making manufactured and marketed by AMDL Scop SA
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standardized guiding elements for die sets making
AMDL is the manufacturer of standardized guide elements for the manufacture of press tools, of MDL and Porter Besson brands
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Porter-Besson is the leading French manufacturer of punches and dies since 1960
Porter-Besson brand punches and matrices, synonymous with quality, durability and reliability since 1960, are now manufactured by AMDL in France, and distributed throughout the world.
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