Carbide Grinding

Manufacturer of Carbide Cutting Tools

Specializing in custom carbide threading and grooving inserts, Carbide Grinding is a trusted name in precision machining solutions.

Standard and Modified Carbide Threading and Grooving Inserts

Get the exact insert you need. We supply standard carbide threading and grooving inserts, and we manufacture modified carbide forms to your specifications so you can hit tolerance, improve tool life, and keep production moving. Founded in 1981 and veteran-led, Carbide Grinding brings decades of precision and reliability to every order. Our Houston facility spans 20,000+ sq ft, our team averages 30+ years of tenure, and all carbide is 100% North American made. Expect quick quotes, competitive pricing, and inserts ground in-house to your specifications. Whether you need a stock solution or a custom carbide threading or grooving insert, we’ll deliver on time and to spec.

Applications

Carbide Grinding produces custom inserts for the following industries:

  • Aerospace
  • Aviation
  • Defense
  • Dental
  • Electronics
  • Firearms
  • Industrial
  • Medical Equipment
  • Mining
  • Oilfield / Energy
  • Petrochemical
  • Textiles

Common Thread Forms

  • "NV" 60° V-Thread
  • "NT" 29° Acme / Stub Acme
  • "NG" Groover
  • American Standard Buttress (ASB)
  • API Threaders (428, 425, 435, 530, 438)
  • "5B75", "5B1", "8B75" Buttress
  • VAM®, New VAM®, VAM® ACE, Mannesman
  • 8 & 10 Round
  • National Pipe / Line Pipe (NPT / LPT)
  • P.A.C. / American Open Hole
  • Pittsburg Acme
  • Atlas Bradford® (DSS)
  • X-Line (Extreme Line)
  • V0.055
  • Hydril®
  • Hughes® External Flush
  • Mini-V-Loc®
  • DB/DBP
  • DG
  • VDB
  • Whitworth / BSP / BSPT
  • Back Pressure Valve (BPV)
  • 15° Valve Stem
  • API Ring Groovers
  • Wilson Flush Joint
  • H90

We also manufacture replacement threading and grooving inserts for:

  • Seco® / Snap-Tap®
  • Tool-Flo®
  • Iscar® (Laydown Threading)
  • TGI® (Triangle Grinding)
  • Kennametal® / Top-Notch®
  • Vardex®
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® Designates registered trademarks of other companies. All inserts are ground by CARBIDE GRINDING and are NOT a product of the referenced company. All of our carbide is 100% North American made.

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