Automotive Division

Precision metal stampings. Production ready.

75+ years of manufacturing excellence. 28+ stamping presses up to 1,200 tons. Full in-house tooling. Serving automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers from the heart of Ohio.

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100 Miles to Columbus, OH

Central to Ohio's automotive corridor
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Pax Machine Works is a 75+ year, fourth-generation precision metal stamping manufacturer in Celina, Ohio. We hold IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications and serve automotive OEMs and Tier 1–3 supply chains with stamped components, in-house tooling, and production assemblies from our 28+ press facility with capacity up to 1,200 tons.

What we deliver

Automotive manufacturing capabilities

Progressive die stamping

High-volume production stampings for automotive body, chassis, and powertrain components with tight tolerances and consistent quality across millions of cycles.

Transfer die stamping

Complex multi-station stamping operations for larger automotive structural components requiring deep draws, multiple forming stages, and precise dimensional control.

In-house tool & die

Complete die design, build, and maintenance in our own tool room, giving us full control over tooling quality, modification speed, and production uptime.

Prototype to production

We support programs from initial prototype through PPAP and full-rate production, reducing development timelines with production-intent tooling from day one.

Secondary operations

Tapping, welding, hardware insertion, deburring, and sub-assembly operations integrated into our production flow to reduce handling and lead time.

Quality assurance

IATF 16949:2016 certified quality systems with PPAP documentation, CMM inspection, SPC monitoring, and full material traceability for every automotive program.

Automotive applications

Built for OEM and Tier supply chains

Strategic advantage

Our IATF 16949:2016 quality system and 75+ years of automotive stamping experience mean we understand the documentation, traceability, and production discipline that automotive supply chains require.

Automotive applications

Engineered for production volume

Material capability

We stamp a wide range of automotive-grade materials including low carbon steel, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel, advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), stainless steel, and aluminum alloys.

Precision stamped components

Automotive-grade stampings

From prototype to full-rate production, PAX Machine Works delivers precision metal stampings engineered to meet the demanding requirements of automotive applications. Every component is manufactured in our Celina, Ohio facility with full material traceability and documented quality systems.

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Equipment specifications

Press fleet & tooling

Press Qty Tons Bed Size Type
Minster E2 2 1,200 204" × 54" Progressive & Transfer
Aida MCX-S2 1 1,100 204.7" × 59.8" Progressive & Transfer
Minster E2 2 1,000 168" × 54" Progressive & Transfer
Minster E2 4 800 120"–144" × 48"–60" Progressive & Transfer
Aida Servo DSF-M2 1 700 168" × 59.8" Progressive & Transfer
Minster E2 / E2H 7 600 108"–146" × 48"–54" Progressive & Transfer
Minster E2H 1 450 100" × 55" Progressive
Minster E2 3 400 84"–96" × 48" Progressive
Minster E2H 1 350 86" × 48" Progressive
Minster E2 3 300 72"–84" × 36"–48" Progressive
Minster P2 1 200 72" × 42" Progressive
Minster P2 1 150 54" × 40" Progressive
Minster P2 1 100 48" × 31" Progressive

In-house tool & die shop

  • DMG Mori 5-axis CNC machining center
  • Okuma CNC bridge mill
  • Mori Seiki CNC lathes
  • Mitsubishi wire EDM (4 units)
  • Mitsubishi laser machine
  • Surface grinders
  • Prototype stamping press

Strategic location

Ohio's automotive manufacturing corridor

Located in Celina, Ohio, we are centrally positioned within the Midwest's manufacturing corridor, providing efficient logistics access to our automotive partners.

~100 miles

Honda Marysville

Honda's largest North American auto assembly complex, producing Accord, CR-V, and related models.

~200 miles

GM Toledo / Lordstown

General Motors assembly and powertrain operations serving multiple vehicle platforms.

~120 miles

Stellantis Toledo

Stellantis Jeep assembly operations producing Wrangler and Gladiator models.

Made in America

All PAX stampings, tooling, and machining components are manufactured at our Celina, Ohio facility. We support domestic supply chain requirements.

Certifications & quality

Quality Certifications

Certified

IATF 16949:2016

International automotive quality management system standard

Certified

ISO 9001:2015

International quality management standard

Certified

CMMC Level 1

DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, baseline for handling Federal Contract Information (FCI

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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.

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