Manufacturing Excellence Since 1948

High-Quality metal
stampings.
Expert machining.
Built for demanding
industries.

Since 1948, we have delivered high-quality metal stampings, in-house tooling, low-to-mid volume machining, and production-ready manufacturing solutions for automotive, defense, heavy machinery, and diversified industrial markets.

Founded

1948

Four generations

Press capacity

1,200
TONS

Max Press Capacity

Press fleet

28+
PRESSES

100-1,200 TON RANGE

Quality

IATF
16949

ISO 9001:

Industries we serve

Diversified across six markets

We serve automotive OEMs, defense supply chains, heavy equipment manufacturers, and our capabilities align with three additional diversified markets, reducing single-industry dependency while delivering the same IATF 16949 quality discipline to every partner.

Automotive

OEM and Tier 1–3 supply chain stampings

Military & Defense

Ground combat and naval platform components

Heavy Machinery

Construction, mining, and agricultural equipment

Energy

Power generation and renewable infrastructure

Technology

Data center and telecom infrastructure

Air Handling & Movement

HVAC, ventilation, and air movement

From raw coil stock to finished assemblies, every capability under one roof, controlled by one quality system, driven by one team.

What we do

Full-service manufacturing under one roof

From progressive die stamping to precision machining, in-house tooling, and finished assemblies, we control every step of the manufacturing process.

DMG Mori 5-axis CNC machining center at PAX Machine Works

Specialized machining

Not commodity CNC. Tool & die expertise.

Our precision machining capabilities grew directly from decades of in-house tool & die manufacturing. We specialize in complex, engineering-intensive machining projects requiring advanced problem solving, tight tolerances, and tooling knowledge.

We serve low-to-mid volume machining needs, tooling and fixture manufacturing, prototype parts, replacement production tooling, and short-to-medium run production where setup expertise matters more than cycle time optimization.

75+ years of manufacturing discipline

Four generations of tooling expertise, production discipline, and relentless quality improvement.

Insights

From our engineering team

Four generations in Celina, Ohio: the PAX Machine Works story

From a local repair shop in 1948 to a diversified advanced manufacturing company, the PAX story is one of steady growth, family values, and manufacturing commitment.
2 Min Read

Supplying defense stampings without AS9100: where IATF 16949 and CMMC Level 1 fit

Not every defense stamping program requires AS9100 or ITAR. We explain where IATF 16949 and CMMC Level 1 certifications are the appropriate quality framework for defense supply chain components.
3 Min Read

Precision machining vs. commodity CNC: why tool & die expertise matters

Not all machining is the same. We explain how decades of tool & die manufacturing expertise create a different kind of precision machining capability, one built for complex, engineering-intensive work.
2 Min Read

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PAX

What industries does PAX Machine Works serve?

We currently serve the automotive, military & defense, heavy machinery & agriculture, while our capabilities position us to support additional markets such as energy, technology, and air handling & movement.

Our 28 press fleet range from 100 to 1,200 tons, including Minster E2 (Up to 1,200 tons), E2H, & P2 presses, Aida MCX-S2 (1,100 tons), Aida Servo DSF-M2 (700 Tons). Eight of the 28 presses are capable of running both progressive and transfer dies.

We hold IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and CMMC Level 1 certifications.

We are located at 5139 Monroe Road, Celina, Ohio 45822, central to Ohio’s automotive and defense manufacturing corridors.

Yes. We design, build, and maintain all progressive and transfer dies in our in-house tool & die shop, equipped with DMG Mori 5-axis CNC, Okuma CNC bridge mill, wire EDM, and full tool room capabilities.

Our precision machining services specialize in low-to-mid volume, complex, tight-tolerance work built on decades of tool & die expertise. We are not a commodity CNC production shop. We handle engineering-intensive machining projects.

Request a quote

Start your next project

Tell us about your project and our engineering team will respond within 24 hours with a preliminary assessment.

Phone

419-586-2337

Email

sales@paxmachine.com

Location

5139 Monroe Road, Celina, Ohio 45822

Response Time

We acknowledge receipt of your request within 24 hours. Quote delivery timelines vary depending on project scope.