Highland 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.
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
US Alloy Die CorporationSince 1955, family-owned US Alloy Die Corporation has made close-tolerance carbide dies, punches and header tooling for manufacturers in Cleveland and far beyond. Founded by World War II veteran Joseph A. Corrao with a $500 bank loan, the company is now led by his grandson alongside other members of the Corrao family and continues to take on custom tooling, repair and rework projects.CLEVELAND, OH
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
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