Solid Tungsten Carbide & Tungsten Carbide tipped tools are in daily use throughout the world today, from industrial plants to individuals on building sites.
First & foremost its meaning is derived from the Swedish words tung sten, which mean “heavy stone.”
In German, it’s referred to [...]
How to prepare the workpiece coating of tungsten carbide?
In many cases, the finished part needs to be coated. The coating provides lubricity and increased hardness, and provides a diffusion barrier to the substrate that prevents oxidation when exposed to high temperatures. The tungsten carbide [...]
The Benefits of Alumnium Chromium Nitride (AlCRN) for Coating Your ToolsIf you own a machine shop or work with similar tools, chances are you probably already have your devices coated with some protective layer. However, as technology progresses, it’s only natural for new discoveries [...]
The Coating Process: CVD v PVD
So, you’ve decided that your shop could benefit from coated cutting tools, great! You’ve embarked along a valuable method of tool maintenance, one that will increase your productivity and reduce downtime.
Of the many points of conversation, you will need [...]
What is the manufacturing method of tungsten carbide workpieces?
Carbide workpieces can be formed by a variety of processes. Depending on the size of the workpiece, the level of shape complexity, and the production lot size, most cutting inserts are molded using a top and [...]
What is the milling process for tungsten carbide?
The tungsten carbide powder is obtained by carburizing the tungsten (W) powder. The properties of the tungsten carbide powder, especially its particle size, depend primarily on the particle size of the raw tungsten powder and the temperature [...]
A Comprehensive Guide To Pros and Cons of Carbide Tools and HSSAs a shop engineer, you may already know that the difference between carbide tools and high-speed steel can make a significant difference in the quality of production and the speed at which you [...]
Advantages of Using Carbide Cutting Tools
Cost-Effective
Initially, the cost of switching over to these tools can seem expensive and unnecessary. However, over time you will wind up saving a lot of money, which is why they are such an excellent investment.
But why are carbide cutting [...]
Coated cutting tools and their applicationsBefore beginning a carbide cutting operation many considerations are made, like using a coated cutting tool or noncoated cutting tool and coolant. It’s well known that carbide does well with heat yet not always remembered that intense fluctuations in [...]
Tool Coatings from TiN to AlCrN and in betweenWhy Coatings Were Developed
Innovation has been the drive behind the creation of many of our modern tools today and as those tools become more and more efficient, we tend to look at smaller pieces we can [...]
