Everything You Need To Know About Tungsten Carbide

Tungsten carbide is a material known for its strength, hardness, and wear resistance. This makes it ideal for use in industrial applications where it has become a vital component due to its versatility and durability. TUNGSTEN MAN is one of the leading manufacturers of tungsten carbide in China and takes you on an in-depth look into this amazing material.

What is Tungsten Carbide?

Tungsten Carbide (or just 'Carbide') is a treasured material among industry professionals. It's a combination of tungsten, carbon, and cobalt - with added titanium carbide and tantalum carbide for maximum abrasion resistance and strength. And when it comes to applications like drilling, milling, turning, punch & die work and cutting materials like paper, plastic or wood – carbide passes the test everytime! But why is carbide so expensive? While it definitely owes its high price tag to the rare cobalt ingredient, the unique mix of elements that make up its molecules makes it an extremely durable material too. At Top Tech Diamond Tools we use tungsten carbide to manufacture cutting tools for our customers in all industries - ensuring maximum performance in your manufacturing process.

Tungsten Carbide, or "carbide" for short, is an artificial metal alloy made up of Tungsten, Carbon and Cobalt. To improve abrasion resistance and strength, other materials such as Titanium Carbide (TiC) and Tantalum Carbide (TaC) can be added to the mixture. It has a density of 15.25 g/cm3 and a melting point of 2,870° C (5,198° F). With its high heat resistance and hardiness of just below that of diamonds with a hardness value of 9 Mohs or 1,850 HV, it is perfect for creating durable tools used in a variety of industries. The main uses are drilling bits, milling bits, inserts & bites for turning machines, punching & cutting blades and centerless grinder tips. This material however performs better at slower speeds due to its lower toughness levels so when greater speed is required use Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD), Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) or synthesis diamonds instead. Although the fact that tungsten carbide carries a high price tag because cobalt has become highly sought-after by those involved in smartphone batteries and other electrical appliances doesn't help the situation either. Therefore Top Tech Diamond Tools provides custom carbide cutting tools production for improved performance during manufacture as well as customer satisfaction in every industry.

Tungsten Carbide Hardness--Is tungsten carbide the strongest metal?

Tungsten carbide is one of the strongest, most wear-resistant materials available. Its hardness level ranks between 81HRA and 94HRA, making it ideal for wear-resistant products like cutting tools,

What is the per cent composition of tungsten carbide?

Tungsten carbide is an alloy made of equal parts tungsten and carbon, which gives it a chemical formula of WC. It can also, consist of up to 80-90% tungsten and 10-20% cobalt or nickel by weight, depending on the intended application. The higher levels of tungsten give the alloy its hardness and durability, while the addition of cobalt or nickel helps with its resistance to oxidation.

Common Applications of Tungsten Carbide 

Tungsten carbide is often utilized in metalworking applications, due to its hardness and stability. It is commonly used for cutting and drilling tools, such as turning tools, milling cutters, end mills, thread taps, and reamers. Due to its excellent wear resistance and low friction coefficient, it is widely used in machinery components and abrasive applications. Additionally, it can also be used in jewellery making for rings and watches.

Advantages Of TUNGSTEN MAN The Leading Manufacturer Of Tungsten Carbide 

TUNGSTEN MAN: Tungsten carbide is a hard and wear-resistant material. It is used in many industrial applications for its properties of high hardness, heat resistance, abrasion resistance and corrosion resistance. Its most common applications include drilling, milling, turning, punch & die work and cutting materials like paper, plastics or wood.

Features:

- High hardness 

- Heat resistant 

- Abrasion resistant 

- Corrosion resistant 

Benefits: 

- Achieve precision results with accurate cutting and drilling depths 

- Minimize downtime due to wear and tear on tools used in manufacturing processes 

- Extended tool life even when used in harsh environments such as high pressures or corrosive atmospheres

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