Leech 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.
Basic Carbide, CorpFounded in 1981 by John Goodrum and his partners, Basic Carbide manufactures tungsten carbide preforms, custom tooling, wear parts and specialty components from its Pennsylvania facilities. The Goodrum family remains closely involved, with the company now employing members of its third generation and shipping to customers in more than 50 countries. Its documented ISO 9001 quality program supports production ranging from large preforms to parts made to customer drawings.333511SUTERSVILLE, PA
Preform SpecialtiesFounded in 1992, Preform Specialties makes specialty tungsten carbide preforms for industrial customers, with Carbide Metals adding carbide blanks and rod extrusions to the partnership’s capabilities. From its Blairsville, Pennsylvania facility, the company combines an on-site laboratory, experienced engineering, and precision grinding with production suited to intricate shapes and high volumes. Its carbide products serve demanding applications where wear resistance and tool integrity matter.BLAIRSVILLE, PA
Federal Carbide CompanyFrom its Tyrone, Pennsylvania complex, Federal Carbide Company makes custom tungsten carbide and tungsten heavy-alloy parts, handling the process from raw powder through precision finishing in-house. Serving production-tooling and OEM equipment manufacturers since 1975, the company draws on more than 50 years of tungsten carbide expertise and can move from powder to finished components within days. Its heavy-alloy work includes dense, machined parts for applications such as radiation shielding, aerospace counterweights, and vibration control.332117TYRONE, PA
Imperial Carbide, IncSince 1966, Meadville-based Imperial Carbide has manufactured high-precision tooling and steel parts, carrying projects from prototypes through full production in its more than 50,000-square-foot facility. Its in-house capabilities include close-tolerance work for demanding applications, with a notable specialty in interchangeable tooling and carbide components. Imperial Carbide is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers inspection reports and traceability through its quality-assurance operation.MEADVILLE, PA