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American Cutting Edge offers a comprehensive range of precision ground converting knives and blades made from the highest quality raw materials. Our blades are made to match or exceed OEM standards - paying close attention to important features such as surface finish and concentricity. This enables you to obtain the best possible results from your cutting, slitting, slicing or perforating operations.
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There are many considerations that go into determining the proper material and coating for your razor blade. The material being cut, the type of cut, the speed of the cut, and the desired durability of the blade all factor into selecting the proper material and coating. Below is a list of the most common razor blade materials and coatings American Cutting Edge offers. If you don’t see what you need or have additional questions then simply contact us , email us , or ca...
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American Cutting Edge is the preferred LUTZ® Blade distributor in the United States. American Cutting Edge and LUTZ have been working together to bring better cutting solutions to customers for over 30 years.
Let the ACE team help you identify the right LUTZ industrial blade for your specific application so you can achieve the exact cut to reduce downtime, improve production, and improve blade life. With a reputation for quality and precise cutting, LUTZ Blades has been making blades ...
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American Cutting Edge is a leading supplier of a broad array of food processing knives and blades. From poultry, pork, and beef processing blades to fruits, vegetables, and confections , ACE's solution offering has you covered. We offer OEM-compatible knives and blades that deliver the same tolerances, quality, and wear resistance at a fraction of the cost of the OEM. ACE's extensive inventory enables processors to not carry unnecessary volumes of re...
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American Cutting Edge’s goal is not to be your vendor but more importantly to be your partner. Our mission is to decrease your pelletizing production costs while also offering a cost competitive pelletizing knives. With 60 years of experience, we can use a simple formula to achieve lower production costs. Understanding your application + American Cutting Edge expertise = superior performan...
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American Cutting Edge innovated many of the advancements in the water-ring pelletizer blade market over the past 60 years. American Cutting Edge continues to lead the market by offering cost competitive blades at the tightest tolerances in the industry. By holding our blades to the tightest tolerances in the industry, we increase your blade life and reduce die plate wear. Contact your American Cutting Edge representative today for a no obligation trial order and we will pr...
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Altec® COMPATIBLE
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Altec® DC1217 Compatible
Brush Chipper Knife - 4 Knife Drum
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Altec® DC1317 Compatible Brush
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American Cutting Edge We are a leading manufacturer of Fiber Chopping Blades for the fiber and fiberglass manufacturing and recycling industries and have been for over 60 Years. These blades are used in fiberglass cutting machines to cut fibers and fiberglass to various industry standards as well as custom lengths to be used in the fiber, textile and composites industries. Choosing America...
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One of the proudest moments in our company history is that we created the first successful tungsten carbide blades for use as razor blades. These blades have been used for many years in larger knives, but the geometries of thin blades made their use more difficult. While tungsten carbide is much more wear-resistant, it is also more susceptible to breakage and thus the older grades of material would not work for these special blades. We fin...
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Guillotine blades, also known as cut-off knives, are used to cut many different materials. Designed to cut material as the blade swings into action for many manufacturing processes.
American Cutting Edge stocks a variety of guillotine cut-off knives that can be used to cut Paper Rubber Film Foil Steel Sheets And More
Guillotine knives are made from various materials that best fit your cutting application. Below are some of the different options we offer:
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American Cutting Edge has the largest inventory in North America of slitting blades. We stock all types of injector blades, slotted blades, and 43mm 3-hole slitter blades. Due to the diversity of the material being slit, we offer all these blades in a wide range of thicknesses, materials, edge geometries and coatings. Our extensive inventory enables us to provide same day shipping for all standard items.
Razor slitting is often used when narrow strips are requ...
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We stock many shredder blades including counter knives and crown cutters for shredders using 30mm, 40mm, and 60mm cutters. We have incorporated sophisticated heat treat methods to prevent the problems processors experience with original equipment manufacturers' counter knives while providing greater wear resistance.
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More Than Just Blades and Knives
At American Cutting Edge, our goal is to make cutting effortless for our customers whether it’s a custom solution or off-the-shelf option. Our solution experts partner with you to identify the right industrial knife, cutting blade or razor blade for your specific application to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and extend blad...
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American Cutting Edge has been one of the largest industrial grinding facilities in Southwestern Ohio since being founded in 1965 as CB Manufacturing and Sales. Our experienced operators are able to hold dimensions of flat and parallel to .001 inches or better and thickness to +/- .0005 inches.
ACE’s well-maintained equipment includes:
Agie Charmile EDM Drill
Belt Sander (Brazing)
Brazing Station
Bridgeport Manual Mill
Centroid G50 (3)
Chmer Wire EDM (2)
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American Cutting edge offers a wide variety of heat treating services including vacuum heat treating, atmospheric heat treating, tempering, and annealing. Our metallurgical lab cannot only provide the exact chemical composition of your steel but can also measure its hardness. We also offer deep cryogenic treatment of knives, blades, and other industrial tools.
During heat treating, steel’s microstructure transforms from austenite to martensite, which makes the ...
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American Cutting Edge brand stump grinder replacement teeth are specifically engineered to meet the specifications of OEM brands including Vermeer® and Rayco® just to name a few. Our exceptional A8 heat-treated steel is modified to last longer and cut sharper.
Available by the individual tooth or convenient kits , ACE brand replacement stump teeth are made from A8 heat-treated steel that is modified to last longer and cut sharper.
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September 19th - 21, 2024
Auto Glass Week
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Booth # 309
September 19th - 21, 2024
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Auto Glass Week showcases the latest advancements and innovations in the auto glass repair, replacement, and calibration industry. When you attend AGW, you'll have the chance to engage directly with hundreds of industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and create professional connections. Beyond...
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Booth 118
November 28 – November 30
Little American Hotel
Salt Lake City, Utah
Booth 118
Tuesday, November 28, 2023: 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday, November 29, 2023: 7am – 6:30pm
Thursday, November 30, 2023: 7am – 3pm
Join us at the preeminent conference on carbon fiber and the expanding role of this material in the composites industry.
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February 16th to 19th
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Destin, Florida
Booth #42
Conference: February 16-19, 2025
Trade Show: February 16-18, 2025
Southeast Recycling Conference 2025
Join us at the 38th annual 2025 Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) , the premier event dedicated to tackling the critical issues surrounding recycling. With hundreds of attendees from across the recycling industry, SERC is...
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April 29 - May 1, 2025
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
Booth #3739
IDEA25: April 29 - May 1
IDEA25 is the premier event for the nonwoven industry, bringing together top designers, engineers, and manufacturers to explore the latest innovations in nonwoven materials, technologies, and machinery. This event highlights advancements in recycling, reusing, and repurposing methods that reduce waste and energy use—helping businesses save time, money, and valuable resourc...
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American Cutting Edge offers a wide range of core cutting knives. Whether you are cutting cardboard, paper or plastic cores, we have a knife that will work for you. Our core cutting knives are made to meet or exceed OEM specifications, and most are available for shipment from stock.
We offer blades compatible with the following OEMs:
Appleton®
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About American Cutting Egde
American Cutting Edge makes industrial knives and blades for a wide variety of industries globally. Learn more about why customers have been counting on ACE for over 60 years.
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American Cutting edge offers a wide variety of heat treating services including vacuum heat treating, atmospheric heat treating, tempering, and annealing. Our metallurgical lab cannot only provide the exact chemical composition of your steel but can also measure its hardness. We also offer deep cryogenic treatment of knives, blades, and other industrial tools.
During heat treating, steel’s microstructure transforms from austenite to martensite, which makes the ...
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For over 50 years, CB Manufacturing and Sales Company has been providing industrial machine knives to a wide variety of industrial markets across North America. In addition to our high quality knives and blades, we are also well-known for our precision metal grinding services. To better reflect our core focus – industrial cutting – and to simplify our corporate structure, CB Manufacturing and Sales Company is now going to market as American Cutting Edge.
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Mario Cotta’s best-selling holder, the Lisa, provides a patented blade cartridge unlocking system that delivers an ultimate cutting positioning and easy access for maintenance activity.
Quick Blade Changes With only two parts, the body and blade cartridge, worn blades can be safely removed and replaced in a matter of seconds saving valuable time. The body remains on the dovetail; the cartridge with the worn blade is removed; a new cartridge with a sh...
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November 3rd to 6th
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, Illinois USA
Booth # LL-10911
November 3rd to 6th, 2024
We’re looking forward to seeing you at Pack Expo 2024 .
Pack Expo International is set to be the largest packaging and processing event of the year. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of the industry. You'll have the chance to discover groundbreaking technologies, connect with th...
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Plastics Recycling Conference (PRC)
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
March 24-26, 2025 | National Harbor, Maryland
Booth #440
March 24-26, 2025
Join us in Maryland at the Plastics Recycling Conference 2025 ! With over 2,600 industry leaders and 250+ exhibitors, this event offers unmatched opportunities to network, collaborate, and grow your business. You’ll get the chance to learn about the latest developments in the indust...
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May 12-13
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
Booth #7244
Supplier Showcase: May 12-13
This premier event is the ultimate destination for innovation in the confectionery and snack industries. The Sweets & Snacks Expo delivers everything you need to stay ahead of the curve in two of retail’s most profitable categories.
If you’re using Vertical Bagger, Form-Fill-Seal (FFS), or VFFS machines to package candy, chips, nuts, or other snacks , American Cutting Edg...
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Industries & Applications
Archery & Broadheads
American Cutting Edge manufactures archery/bow hunting broadheads to our customers most demanding tolerances.
Converting Film, Foil, and Non-wovens
From 3-hole slitters to core cutters to score knives, American Cutting Edge has got you covered.
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American Cutting Edge's brush chipper knives , anvils and stump grinder teeth are expertly engineered to meet the exact specifications of brands like Altec®, Asplundh®, Bandit®, Vermeer®, Morbark®, Rayco®, Woodchuck®, Carlton®, and many others.
We use only the highest quality modified A8 tool steel availab...
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November 13-14, 2024
AMI Plastics World Expos
Raleigh Convention Center
Cleveland, OH
Booth #C415
November 13-14, 2024
Join American Cutting Edge at the AMI Plastics World Expos! This event is free to attend and brings together four co-located exhibitions: the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo, and Polymer Testing World Expo, making it the largest gathering of professionals from the plastics compounding, recycl...
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November 7 – 9
The Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
Booth #3011
Join American Cutting Edge at the 2024 TCI Expo, as arboriculture professionals from all over the world come to participate in this world-class event.
Our team of tree care industry specialists will be able to discuss your toughest wood and brush chipper challenges at the expo. American Cutting Edge will be in booth 3011 at TCI Expo! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journ...
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Since 1965...
American Cutting Edge, a division of CB Manufacturing & Sales Co., Inc., is a leading supplier of machine knives and industrial razor blades. Our mission is simple - make cutting effortless for our clients! Founded by Charles Biehn, Sr. in 1965, ACE has been and continues to be committed to removing the hassle involved in industrial cutting. Our mission is to make cutting effortless for our customers. To do this we ask questions about your specific application and then list...
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If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, American Cutting Edge's team of industry experts welcomes the opportunity to speak with you. Please contact us during the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST via phone at (888) 543-6860 or email at info@americancuttingedge.com
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February 7-9
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, California
Booth 3967
Join American Cutting Edge in sunny California at Plastec West, where professionals like you will learn about the latest biocompatible polymers and cutting-edge large-scale injection molding solutions while uncovering technology solutions in medical design & manufacturing, 3D printing, and robotics.
While you’re there, make sure to stop by to see American Cutting Edge in booth 3967 to talk to our t...
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September 9th - 12, 2024
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
Booth T48
Composites and Advanced Materials Expo
Join us at CAMX, North America's largest event for the composites and advanced materials industry! This comprehensive event offers a unique opportunity to discover cutting-edge technology and innovations through live manufacturing demonstrations and hundreds of educational sessions. Don’t miss your chance to network with industry leaders and stay informed a...
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February 6 - 8
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
Booth #977
Tuesday, February 6: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. PT
Wednesday, February 7: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. PT
Thursday, February 8: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. PT
Join us at MD&M West, a one-of-a-kind event in the MedTech industry. This event gathers professionals from the nation's top 50 medical device OEMs. With over 14,000 attendees and 1,600 exhibitors, MD&M West combines five expos into one grand event: MD&M, WestPack, ATX West...
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March 27-28th, 2025
Eastern States Exposition (The Big E)
West Springfield, MA
Booth #715
Join us at Arbor Expo 2025 for an exciting two-day event focused on the latest innovations in tree care.
With over 125 exhibitors—both indoor and outdoor—you’ll have the chance to see equipment up close and in action. Whether you’re looking to discover new tools or connect with fellow professionals, Arbor Expo is the perfect place to expand your knowledge and grow your network!...
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Since 1965, American Cutting Edge has been a market leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial machine knives and razors. Our extensive product selection provides same-day shipping of a wide array of granulating, pelletizing, food and meat processing, wood chipping, converting, textile and fiber processing, flooring, and steel cutting knives and razors.
When an off-the-shelf solution won’t work for your specific application, American Cutting Edge has the experience and resources...
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Since 1965, C.B. Manufacturing and Sales Company, Inc. has been an industry-leading, family-owned company renowned for customer service, innovation and the highest standards of quality. Currently operating under the guidance of the second generation and under the name American Cutting Edge, the Biehn family continues to embody Charles “Charlie” Biehn’s legacy of commitment to customer satisfaction, value, and consumer-driver quality.
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Is it time to replace or sharpen your industrial blade or knife? Let American Cutting Edge help you determine whether there’s life left in your knife or if you need a new one!
American Cutting Edge offers professional industrial knife and blade sharpening, refurbishing, and sub-contract grinding services at a level you cannot get from a general machine shop. With over 60 years of knife manufacturing experience, our knowledge of metallurgy and grinding far exceeds that of a general machine shop....
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American Cutting Edge is a global supplier of meat skinner blades for manual and automatic processing of beef, pork, fish, and poultry. Our ACE brand derinding blades and membrane skinning blades provide a razor-sharp edge. We specialize in meat skinning blades for most commercial meat skinning machinery including Townsend®, Maja®, Meyn®, Grasselli®, Weber®, Best & Donovan®, Varlet®, and Cretel®*.
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American Cutting Edge serves steel plants, metal fabricators, steel service centers, and rolling mills by providing shear blades, slitting knives, rotary tube cut-off knives, edge trimmers, and scrap choppers.
Our team of engineers can assist you with cutting solutions for your specific steel processing requirements using the latest in manufacturing, heat treating, and material selection technology. State-o...
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American Cutting Edge understands industrial machine knives and blades of all shapes and sizes from stump teeth grinders, large granulator knives, ceramic blades, wood chipper blades and steel processing knives to smaller packaging tape knives, sheer slitters, hook blades, tungsten carbide blades and fiberglass chopping blades – just to name a few. With over 60 years of industrial knife and blade manufacturing experience, we’ve worked in many industries over the years....
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February 20th
Greenville Convention Center
Greenville, SC
Booth #610
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Join us in South Carolina for Converters Expo South! This one-day event connects paper, film, plastics, and nonwoven converters with top industry experts and suppliers. With nearly 100 vendors and service providers under one roof, you'll gain valuable insights and build new connections to help move your business forward.
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January 28th – January 30th
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Booth #B39078
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
IPPE 2025 - American Cutting Edge
Experience the Future of Food Production at IPPE 2025
This is the world’s largest expo for food production and animal processing technology. The 2025 Internati...
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TechTextil
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, NC
Booth #1111
August 20th - 22, 2024
Techtextil is North America’s leading showcase for technical textiles and nonwovens. This event brings together industry leaders from the entire textile value chain. Discover cutting-edge solutions tailored for fiber, textile recycling, and nonwoven applications.
Don’t forget to visit Booth #1111 to meet our team of experts and learn how our precision-engineered products can elevate your op...
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November 5 - 8, 2024
SEMA
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Booth # 11569
November 5 - 8, 2024 in Las Vegas
Specialty Equipment Market Association Expo
Join us at SEMA, the ultimate event for the automotive industry! With over 140,000 attendees, this show offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover new products while networking with thousands of industry leaders. Be sure to visit American Cutting Edge at booth #11569 to learn how our industrial knives and...
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With materials and profile capabilities making regular advancements, why haven’t your knives followed suit? They have!
American Cutting Edge makes and supplies knives to fit AccuFly®, Conair®, Gatto®, Goodman®, RDN®, Versa®, and many other leading extrusion cutoff machines. From the old standards of blue tempered spring steel, 301 stainless, and D2 tool steel to the new bright spring steels, powdered metals, and solid carbides, we can en...