American Carbide Tool Company (ACT) is a leading manufacturer of single point brazed carbide tipped tools.

Known for the uncompromising excellence of our products, we have applied our years of tool manufacturing expertise to our Precision Tool Division. ACT's Precision Tool Division produces the most advanced cutting tools including PCD (polycrystaline diamond) & CBN (cubic boron nitride) tipped inserts and tools, as well as precision ground cutting tools made from carbide and other materials. The result is precision cutting tools which are unsurpassed in quality.

ACT has a long-term tradition of using and providing only premium materials. In keeping with that tradition, all of our stock PCD & CBN inserts are made with GE Superbrasives materials. GE Superbrasives is a world leader in advanced materials technology, and their technical support is unparalled. We can, upon your request, also supply PCD & CBN materials from other manufacturers.

  • Over 45 years of tool making experience
  • Popular selection of PCD & CBN Inserts
  • Stock Inserts made with GE Superabrasives
  • Custom Made Precision Ground Special Tools
  • Wide range of high quality American made Single Point Brazed Carbide Tools
  • Made in The U.S.A.


3620 Progress St. NE
Canton OH 44705
PH: (330) 455-2009
FX: (330) 453-8498


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