Founded after Scott took ownership in 2010, 5 Axis Grinding Inc. manufactures carbide cutting tools and designs custom tooling and specialty carbide products in Centerville, Ohio. The husband-and-wife team of Scott and Barb runs the company, which develops special tools from customer specifications and can typically design, manufacture, coat and ship them within two weeks. 5 Axis also works with local high schools to introduce students to skilled trades and operates a tungsten-carbide tool recycling program.
Star Grinding & SupplyFounded in 2006, family-owned Star Grinding & Supply combines more than 65 years of tooling experience to design, manufacture and sharpen industrial cutting tools in Salem, Ohio. Its Walter five-axis CNC grinder supports customized tool development, while the company also reconditions used tools and offers new tooling through its distributor partnerships. Star Grinding emphasizes quick turnaround and a small-business approach to meeting specific manufacturing needs.SALEM, OH
Lucas Tool GrindingFamily-owned since 1994, Lucas Tool Grinding is a central Ohio shop that resharpens, repairs, and restores cutting tools for manufacturers. Its second-generation team brings a combined 80 years of manufacturing experience to work performed on five-axis ANCA CNC grinders, with simulation software used to check tool performance before it leaves the shop. Lucas also makes new carbide tooling from customer-supplied prints and serves customers throughout Ohio and across the country.LUCAS, OH
Highland Carbide Tool Company, IncHighland Carbide Tool Company, Inc. is a family-owned carbide tooling manufacturer that has been in business since 1946. It produces specialty tooling and cutting solutions for mills, foundries, and manufacturing facilities, drawing on more than 70 years of experience in tool production. The company combines automated manufacturing technology with the craft skills of its machinists to develop custom tools for customer applications.IRWIN, PA
FACTooling LLCFounded in 2016 by a team of carbide-tooling veterans, Elmira-based FACTooling manufactures precision carbide cutting tools and restores worn tooling through regrinding. Its in-house 3D modeling and Swiss CNC grinding support custom designs as well as standard tools, while the company also serves manufacturers and distributors through private-label production partnerships. The team brings more than 40 years of hands-on experience and reports having manufactured over 700,000 tools.ELMIRA, NY