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5 Steps to Cutting Tool Regrinding and the Downsizing Process
Before you start spending more money on new parts, consider North American Carbide’s downsizing and cutting tool regrinding services. Regrinding or downsizing your old cutting tool inserts saves you valuable resources and increases the longevity of your existing...
Applications for the Automotive, Aerospace, and Medical Industries
At North American Carbide, we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of every customer. Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical industries are some examples of the many different fields North American Carbide services. We offer our customers a wide range of products and...
Acquisition Announcement
Press Release from Arch Cutting Tools Published: Dec. 28, 2021 ARCH® Cutting Tools Corp., an ARCH Global Precision Company (ARCH), today announces the acquisition of North American Carbide (NAC), of Orchard Park, New York. North American Carbide brings a strong...
Covid 19 Impacts: NAC’s Industry Solutions
Beginning in the early spring of 2020, the trickle-down effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have been staggering. In the carbide industry, this national halt has translated to increased prices and longer lead times. At North American Carbide, our goal is to continue to...
Standard or Custom: Which Carbide Insert is Right for You?
At North American Carbide, we offer carbide insert solutions to fit all of our clients’ varying needs. From specific geometry requirements to unique industry applications, we work with any client specifications to produce the most advanced, well-rounded offerings in the industry.
Ceramics vs. Carbide: How Ceramic Inserts Can Save You Time and Money
Ceramic inserts have gained increased traction as a viable alternative to carbide inserts in machining applications. Ceramic inserts are best used for turning materials such as carbon, alloy steels, and cast iron. Though they have a shorter lifespan once in use, proper regrinding methods ensure…
Regrinds: Getting Started
We at North American Carbide get a lot of questions in regards to our insert regrind programs. What even is a regrind? What are the benefits versus buying new? We have never done it before, how do we start? We’re here to shine the light on all these questions and more.