Camforge Forging Delivers the Core Strength of Carbide Button Bits
Forged carbide button bit designed for high-performance industrial drilling, produced from heat-treated alloy steel at Camforge USA
When it comes to the toughest drilling environments in the world, performance begins with strength — and strength begins at Camforge.
At our forging facility in Cameron, West Virginia, we manufacture the foundational forged blanks that go on to become Rampp Co.’s precision-engineered carbide button bits. These bits are used across industries from mining and water well drilling to oilfield and construction. But the durability and performance they’re known for? That starts right here, under the hammer at Camforge.
Where Strength Begins: The Camforge Process
Each button bit blank is forged from high-grade alloy steel, heat-treated, and normalized at Camforge to achieve maximum hardness, structural integrity, and resistance to cracking under extreme conditions.
Our process ensures that every forged core:
Withstands rotational and percussive force
Supports deep-hole and high-impact drilling
Is optimized for final machining and tungsten button placement
Meets the high standards of both U.S. and international drilling operations
From Forge to Final Form
After the forging process, the blanks are delivered to Rampp Co., our sister company, for precision machining. There, they’re cut, threaded, and fitted with carbide buttons to meet exact drilling specifications.
Together, Camforge and Rampp Co. provide a complete U.S.-based manufacturing pipeline — from raw steel to high-performance carbide tooling.
🎥 Engineering Insight: The Evolution of the Button Bit
Want to understand the history and engineering behind our modern button bit designs?
Watch this short interview with Roger Riddle, Chief Engineer at Rampp Co., as he discusses the evolution of the carbide button bit and the innovations that continue to shape the industry:
Global Reach, Forged in the USA
Camforge’s forged button bit blanks are trusted by companies across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. If you’re sourcing durable components for industrial drilling, start with the forge that builds for strength — Camforge.
Contact us today to learn more about our forging capabilities and how we can support your next project.
