Since 1897
More than 100 years of quality and service.
Since 1897
Koehler, Inc. provides high-quality flexographic dies, rubber dies, metal stamping, engraving, branding dies, and specialized machine work with the craftsmanship and service customers have trusted for generations.
Our Heritage
Koehler, Inc. is built on a more than 100-year tradition of quality, service, and craftsmanship. Our diverse abilities in flexographic dies, rubber dies, metal stamping, engraving, branding, and specialized machine work have earned us an excellent reputation with customers who need dependable, accurate results.
Start a ProjectWhat We Do
From printing dies and stamping tools to engraving and custom machining, Koehler offers a wide range of precision services for marking, branding, printing, and production needs.
Koehler produces quality flexographic printing plates with a focus on precision, consistency, and fast turnaround.
Custom rubber printing dies are available in vulcanized rubber, synthetic rubber, and natural rubber for a variety of printing applications.
Hand-crafted stamping dies can be used to mark materials including metal, leather, wood, plastic, and rubber.
Custom branding dies are made to reproduce logos, marks, and designs for applications across multiple materials.
Koehler can engrave detailed artwork on convex or concave surfaces using 3-axis CNC machines and manual pantographs.
Our machine work capabilities support custom parts, production needs, and specialized manufacturing solutions.
Versatile Application
Koehler's marking and manufacturing capabilities can be applied across a variety of materials and product types, helping customers create clean, consistent, and durable marks.
In-House
Need help preparing your design? Koehler's in-house graphic arts department can assist with revamping existing logos or artwork, or creating something entirely new for your project.
Refresh or clean up existing artwork.
Prepare files for production-ready results.
Create new artwork when you need support from the start.
Help ensure your design works for the final application.
How We Work
Tell us what you need, what material you are working with, and how the finished product will be used.
We discuss scope, timeline, and material requirements to recommend the right solution for your project.
Our team reviews your artwork, logo, dimensions, and production requirements.
File formats, sizing, tolerances, and production specs are confirmed before manufacturing begins.
Your die, stamp, plate, engraving, or custom part is produced with precision and care.
CNC engraving, stamping, die-making, and custom machining are performed in-house by our skilled team.
We check the finished product for accuracy, detail, and usability.
Every piece is inspected for accuracy, finish quality, and fit before it leaves our shop.
Your completed project is prepared and delivered for use.
Finished products are carefully packaged and shipped, ready for production use.
Portfolio
Explore examples of Koehler's precision marking devices, dies, engraving, stamping, and machining work.
Koehler produces quality flexographic printing plates with a focus on precision, consistency, and fast turnaround.
Custom rubber printing dies are available in vulcanized rubber, synthetic rubber, and natural rubber for a variety of printing applications.
Hand-crafted stamping dies can be used to mark materials including metal, leather, wood, plastic, and rubber.
Custom branding dies are made to reproduce logos, marks, and designs for applications across multiple materials.
Koehler can engrave detailed artwork on convex or concave surfaces using 3-axis CNC machines and manual pantographs.
Our machine work capabilities support custom parts, production needs, and specialized manufacturing solutions.
Need help preparing your design? Koehler's in-house graphic arts department can assist with revamping existing logos or artwork, or creating something entirely new for your project.
CNC engraving and production equipment in our Louisville facility supports precision manufacturing across every project.
Reference & Support
Koehler provides helpful reference information to support customers with measurements, artwork, and project planning.
Quickly reference fractional inches, decimal equivalents, and millimeter conversions.
Need help preparing files or cleaning up a logo? Our graphic arts team can assist.
Ask About ArtworkNot sure which solution you need? Contact Koehler for guidance.
Contact UsUse this quick reference chart for common English, decimal, and millimeter equivalents.
| English | Decimals | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 1/64 | 0.0156 | 0.397 |
| 1/32 | 0.0313 | 0.794 |
| 3/64 | 0.0469 | 1.191 |
| 1/16 | 0.0625 | 1.588 |
| 5/64 | 0.0781 | 1.984 |
| 3/32 | 0.0938 | 2.381 |
| 7/64 | 0.1094 | 2.778 |
| 1/8 | 0.1250 | 3.175 |
| 9/64 | 0.1406 | 3.572 |
| 5/32 | 0.1563 | 3.969 |
| 11/64 | 0.1719 | 4.366 |
| 3/16 | 0.1875 | 4.763 |
| 13/64 | 0.2031 | 5.159 |
| 7/32 | 0.2188 | 5.556 |
| 15/64 | 0.2344 | 5.953 |
| 1/4 | 0.2500 | 6.350 |
| 17/64 | 0.2656 | 6.747 |
| 9/32 | 0.2813 | 7.144 |
| 19/64 | 0.2969 | 7.541 |
| 5/16 | 0.3125 | 7.938 |
| 21/64 | 0.3281 | 8.334 |
| 11/32 | 0.3438 | 8.731 |
| 23/64 | 0.3594 | 9.128 |
| 3/8 | 0.3750 | 9.525 |
| 25/64 | 0.3906 | 9.922 |
| 13/32 | 0.4063 | 10.319 |
| 27/64 | 0.4219 | 10.716 |
| 7/16 | 0.4375 | 11.113 |
| 29/64 | 0.4531 | 11.509 |
| 15/32 | 0.4688 | 11.906 |
| 31/64 | 0.4844 | 12.303 |
| 1/2 | 0.5000 | 12.700 |
| 33/64 | 0.5156 | 13.097 |
| 17/32 | 0.5313 | 13.494 |
| 35/64 | 0.5469 | 13.891 |
| 9/16 | 0.5625 | 14.288 |
| 37/64 | 0.5781 | 14.684 |
| 19/32 | 0.5938 | 15.081 |
| 39/64 | 0.6094 | 15.478 |
| 5/8 | 0.6250 | 15.875 |
| 41/64 | 0.6406 | 16.272 |
| 21/32 | 0.6563 | 16.669 |
| 43/64 | 0.6719 | 17.066 |
| 11/16 | 0.6875 | 17.463 |
| 45/64 | 0.7031 | 17.859 |
| 23/32 | 0.7188 | 18.256 |
| 47/64 | 0.7344 | 18.653 |
| 3/4 | 0.7500 | 19.050 |
| 49/64 | 0.7656 | 19.447 |
| 25/32 | 0.7813 | 19.844 |
| 51/64 | 0.7969 | 20.241 |
| 13/16 | 0.8125 | 20.638 |
| 53/64 | 0.8281 | 21.034 |
| 27/32 | 0.8438 | 21.431 |
| 55/64 | 0.8594 | 21.828 |
| 7/8 | 0.8750 | 22.225 |
| 57/64 | 0.8906 | 22.622 |
| 29/32 | 0.9063 | 23.019 |
| 59/64 | 0.9219 | 23.416 |
| 15/16 | 0.9375 | 23.813 |
| 61/64 | 0.9531 | 24.209 |
| 31/32 | 0.9688 | 24.606 |
| 63/64 | 0.9844 | 25.003 |
| 1 | 1.0000 | 25.400 |
The Koehler Difference
For more than a century, customers have relied on Koehler for quality work, dependable service, and custom solutions. Whether you need a printing die, stamping tool, engraved part, branding die, or specialized machine work, our team is ready to help.
Let's Build Together
Send us your artwork, specifications, or project details and our team will help you determine the right solution.
Get in Touch
Have a project in mind or need help choosing the right solution? Reach out for a quote or further assistance.