Since 1975, CarbideBurr.net has manufactured USA-made tungsten carbide burrs and die-grinder bits for demanding work on materials such as steel, cast iron and stone. Based in Morrow, Ohio, the company machine-grinds its burrs from a selected carbide grade and ships in-stock tools the same day, with accessories such as its 9-inch die-grinder extension for jobs requiring extra reach.
Johnston's Quality CarbideFounded in 1995 by brothers Sam and Richard, family-owned Johnston’s Quality Carbide in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, precision-grinds and polishes tungsten carbide and ceramic wear parts and tooling. The company grew from a small grinding shop into an 80,000-square-foot facility, combining modern equipment with a craftsman’s work ethic and close customer support. JQC performs precision inspection on every job and also assists with design when it can improve tool life.LATROBE, PA
Leech Carbide IncLeech Carbide has manufactured tungsten carbide in Meadville, Pennsylvania, since 1965. Its work ranges from stocked EDM-grade blocks to custom preforms and pressed parts, made to customer specifications. The company reports operating a 50,000-square-foot facility with in-house powder blending and pressing.MEADVILLE, PA
5 Axis Grinding IncFounded 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.DAYTON, OH