Hand forged dies are ODC's oldest product line having been continuously produced since 1923. Throughout its history, ODC has pioneered the use of forged dies for a multitude of applications ranging from footwear, to use in cut-in-place thermoforming, leather floor tiles, rubber mats, dock bumpers, Kevlar cutting dies for body armour and army helmets, etc.
ODC's solid machined dies are manufactured form high carbon tool steel and are suitable for high volume production of intricate parts.