Precision Tooling and Die Services

Equip your fabrication operation with precision-focused machinery, configurable solutions, and dependable support from Piranha. From high-throughput fiber laser cutting and versatile ironworking to safety-minded control retrofits, we help manufacturers improve repeatability, reduce downtime, and keep production moving. Our U.S.-based team brings practical fabrication knowledge to equipment selection, setup, training, parts, and long-term service.

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Our Precision Tooling and Die Services

Production-focused equipment, configuration resources, and support for accurate, efficient metal fabrication operations.

Fiber Laser Cutting

Piranha PlateLASER systems pair a thermally stable polymer-granite base with linear drives and up to 12 kilowatts of cutting power for fast, accurate sheet processing.

Ironworker Solutions

Versatile Piranha ironworkers perform punching, shearing, bending, and notching in one machine, helping shops complete common fabrication tasks with fewer equipment changeovers.

Control Retrofits

Tri-Speed Electrical Control Package Retrofits modernize older plate bending machines with reduced-voltage controls, a NEMA-12 enclosure, and two-hand operation designed to support current safety requirements.

Built For Throughput

Precision Equipment That Supports Production

Piranha helps fabrication teams build a more capable production line with equipment designed for repeatable results, durable performance, and scalable output. Configure solutions around the work you perform today while retaining room for automation as demand grows. From clean cut edges and accurate hole positioning to dependable parts access and expert guidance, Piranha supports a practical path toward less downtime and stronger return on investment.

Precision CNC laser cutting a steel sheet
Production Proven

Built for Results

See how fabrication-focused equipment supports demanding production work across industrial operations.

"Being able to have a brake that’s programmable … has cut down our setup time. You just pop in your program and you go. That’s fantastic. That’s what we’ve learned from our … operators using it. It’s turned out really well. I would recommend [a Piranha press brake]."

Chad Stetler

"Piranha gave us the easiest, quickest programming ability, with the most variable options [...] That is what really led me down the road to work with them full-time. Their price was good. The service that they offered for training I thought was outstanding compared to the other options."

Bill Johns

"It saves time and money, mostly from the elimination of processes [...] I can do stuff with my laser that a lot of people can’t do."

Mike Copeland

"I’m Michael Dodson with SleepSafe Beds and I’m the Fabrication Supervisor here. I started in welding fabrication when I was about 12 or 13 years old. My stepfather was a welding instructor for the United States Army and it just has progressed on from there. It’s something that I’ve done..."

Michael Dodson

"My name is Jano Tuchnya. I’m the director of Sonnex. We are involved in manufacturing. I love mechanical engineering and manufacturing and installations. I managed to surround myself with people like myself who were willing to work day and night to pull off the project. We are little bit different..."

Jano Tuchnya

"When I realized that this machine is bigger and more powerful […] I was thinking, maybe I should bring a gun to a knife fight. And that’s what we did and it paid off really well."

Jano Tuchnya

"Being able to have a brake that’s programmable … has cut down our setup time. You just pop in your program and you go. That’s fantastic. That’s what we’ve learned from our … operators using it. It’s turned out really well. I would recommend [a Piranha press brake]."

Chad Stetler

"Piranha gave us the easiest, quickest programming ability, with the most variable options [...] That is what really led me down the road to work with them full-time. Their price was good. The service that they offered for training I thought was outstanding compared to the other options."

Bill Johns

"It saves time and money, mostly from the elimination of processes [...] I can do stuff with my laser that a lot of people can’t do."

Mike Copeland

"I’m Michael Dodson with SleepSafe Beds and I’m the Fabrication Supervisor here. I started in welding fabrication when I was about 12 or 13 years old. My stepfather was a welding instructor for the United States Army and it just has progressed on from there. It’s something that I’ve done..."

Michael Dodson

"My name is Jano Tuchnya. I’m the director of Sonnex. We are involved in manufacturing. I love mechanical engineering and manufacturing and installations. I managed to surround myself with people like myself who were willing to work day and night to pull off the project. We are little bit different..."

Jano Tuchnya

"When I realized that this machine is bigger and more powerful […] I was thinking, maybe I should bring a gun to a knife fight. And that’s what we did and it paid off really well."

Jano Tuchnya

"Being able to have a brake that’s programmable … has cut down our setup time. You just pop in your program and you go. That’s fantastic. That’s what we’ve learned from our … operators using it. It’s turned out really well. I would recommend [a Piranha press brake]."

Chad Stetler

"Piranha gave us the easiest, quickest programming ability, with the most variable options [...] That is what really led me down the road to work with them full-time. Their price was good. The service that they offered for training I thought was outstanding compared to the other options."

Bill Johns

"It saves time and money, mostly from the elimination of processes [...] I can do stuff with my laser that a lot of people can’t do."

Mike Copeland

"I’m Michael Dodson with SleepSafe Beds and I’m the Fabrication Supervisor here. I started in welding fabrication when I was about 12 or 13 years old. My stepfather was a welding instructor for the United States Army and it just has progressed on from there. It’s something that I’ve done..."

Michael Dodson

"My name is Jano Tuchnya. I’m the director of Sonnex. We are involved in manufacturing. I love mechanical engineering and manufacturing and installations. I managed to surround myself with people like myself who were willing to work day and night to pull off the project. We are little bit different..."

Jano Tuchnya

"When I realized that this machine is bigger and more powerful […] I was thinking, maybe I should bring a gun to a knife fight. And that’s what we did and it paid off really well."

Jano Tuchnya
The Piranha Difference

Why Choose Piranha?

Piranha combines equipment breadth, proven heritage, and practical support for fabrication operations.

Deep Heritage

More than 145 years of combined brand heritage informs durable, production-minded equipment design.

Complete Line

Source lasers, ironworkers, bending equipment, and tooling from one experienced manufacturing partner.

U.S. Support

U.S.-based phone assistance, remote diagnostics, training, and same-day in-stock parts shipping support uptime.

Scalable Output

Automation-ready equipment helps growing shops add capacity without replacing their core machine.

Meet the Piranha Team

Fabrication expertise focused on your production goals.

Piranha began in 1974 when Harry Oswald and Bob Brown developed an ironworker to streamline production at the foundry where they worked. They recognized that other fabricators faced the same challenge and brought that practical solution to market. Today, Piranha builds on more than 145 years of combined heritage through the W.A. Whitney and Bertsch brands, offering a broad range of metal fabrication and thermal cutting equipment. From its Belvidere headquarters and Rockford manufacturing and assembly facility, the team supports manufacturers with equipment knowledge across the shop workflow. Piranha’s vision remains grounded in real production needs: help customers reduce downtime, gain efficiency, and make confident investments in equipment that can grow with their operation.

FoundedBuilding fabrication solutions since 1974
Heritage145+ years of combined experience
CoverageServing all 50 U.S. states

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of precision fabrication equipment does Piranha offer?

Piranha offers a broad range of metal fabrication and cutting equipment, including CNC fiber lasers, plasma systems, combination punch/plasma machines, ironworkers, press brakes, plate rolls, shears, structural punching equipment, and punch tooling. For the solutions highlighted here, Piranha provides high-throughput laser cutting, multi-function ironworking, and electrical control retrofits for older plate bending machinery.

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What should buyers plan for when shipping fabrication equipment?

Still Have Equipment Questions?

Speak with fabrication specialists about your production requirements and options.

Proven Industry Heritage

Awards and Recognition

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145+ Years Heritage

Combined legacy across trusted fabrication equipment brands.

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U.S. Based Support

Domestic technical assistance and in-stock parts resources.

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Original Ironworker Innovation

Production problem-solving heritage since Piranha’s founding.

Build a More Capable Production Line

Tell us about your materials, part requirements, and production goals. A Piranha specialist can help identify suitable equipment, configuration options, support resources, and next steps.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 800-338-5471.