Est. 1948 · Pawtucket, R.I.

Precision Metal Stampingsince 1948

Mel-Co-Ed is a third-generation, family-owned stamping shop in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. We build the tooling and strike the parts in-house: badges, medallions, emblems, findings and industrial components.

Precision StampingPawtucket · R.I.★★Est.1948
  • 1948Founded
  • 78+Years in business
  • 3rdGeneration
  • 4Divisions
Four divisions

One shop. Raw blank to finished part.

Because tooling, stamping and milling happen in-house, you deal with one supplier and one schedule.

Division 01

Raw Stampings & Findings

Unfinished die-struck blanks, jewelry findings and stamped components supplied to jewelers, craft brands and finishers.

Division 02

Industrial Components

Short- and long-run stamped metal parts built to print: brackets, clips, contacts, washers, shims and custom flat parts.

Division 04

Precision Milling

In-house CNC milling for die and tool making, plus machined parts and secondary operations on stamped work.

Capabilities

Built to print. Held to spec.

Tool and die making, die striking, blanking, forming and CNC milling in one Pawtucket facility.

Full capabilities & specs
Processes
Die striking, blanking, piercing, forming, CNC milling, in-house tool & die TODO: confirm list; add coining, progressive dies, etc. if applicable
Press capacity
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Materials
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Material thickness
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Tolerances
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Max part / blank size
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Finishing
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How a job runs

From print to parts

  1. 01

    Send your print

    A drawing, CAD file, sketch or a physical sample. Tell us material, finish and quantity.

  2. 02

    Get a quote

    We review manufacturability, tooling and piece price, and flag anything that could cost you later.

  3. 03

    Tooling

    Dies are built and maintained in-house, so changes and repeat runs don’t wait on an outside shop.

  4. 04

    Strike, finish, ship

    Parts are struck, trimmed and inspected in Pawtucket, finished to spec, then shipped to you.

Since 1948

Three generationson Roosevelt Avenue

Mel-Co-Ed has been stamping metal in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, since 1948, in a region that built its name on jewelry and metalworking. Today the company is run by the third generation of the same family.

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Our story
TODO: Photo: the vintage Mel-Co-Ed sign or a press-floor shot (min. 1600×1200, landscape). Save to src/assets/photos/ and add to the home-heritage slot in src/data/photos.ts.
Questions

Frequently asked

More answers on our FAQ page.

What does Mel-Co-Ed, Inc. make?

Mel-Co-Ed (MCE) is a precision metal stamping company with four divisions: Raw Stampings & Findings, Industrial Components, Finished Goods (die-struck badges, medallions, awards and fraternal emblems) and Precision Milling.

Where is Mel-Co-Ed located?

Our shop is at 381 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860. We have operated in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, since 1948.

Is Mel-Co-Ed a family-owned company?

Yes. Mel-Co-Ed was founded in 1948 and is a third-generation, family-owned business.

How do I request a quote for custom metal stamping?

Use the Request a Quote form or call (401) 724-2160. Include a drawing or sample, the material, finish, quantity and the date you need parts. Prints, CAD files and photos all help.

Can you make die-struck police and government badges?

Yes. Die-struck police, fire, military and government badges are part of our Finished Goods division. Badges are struck from steel dies for sharp, deep detail.

What is your minimum order quantity and typical lead time?

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Minimums and lead times depend on whether new tooling is required, the material and the finish. Contact us with your part details for a specific answer.