carbide questions and answers

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• How is carbide made?

  The production of Tungsten Carbide materials mainly involves two methods: powder metallurgy and fusion metallurgy. Tungsten Carbide components are typically manufactured using the former method, where they are shaped into […]

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• What is carbide wear parts?

  Carbide wear parts refer to mechanical components and mold parts made from carbide materials, including drill bits, cutting tools, mining tools, grinding wheel, bushings, stamping die parts, stretching dies, cold […]

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• 3 methods for how to cut carbide.

  Common methods of cutting tungsten carbide include: Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM), diamond saw blades, and laser cutting. Depending on different conditions and requirements, different cutting methods are chosen. Carbide […]

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• Can carbide cut metal?

  Tungsten carbide can cut ordinary metals and metals with a hardness lower than that of tungsten carbide. Common metals include iron, aluminum, steel, tool steel, mold steel, copper, zinc, nickel, […]

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• How are tungsten carbide parts made?

  For tungsten carbide products with complex shapes, we typically use sintering techniques for forming. If tungsten carbide rods or sheets can be used, the sintering process can be omitted. We […]

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• What is carbide coating?

  Carbide coating can be understood in two ways: one is to cover a layer of carbide on the surface of other steel materials, and the other is to cover a […]

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• Can carbide be welded?

  Yes, cemented carbide can be welded, and it is necessary to choose welding rods or welding wires that match tungsten carbide. Most cemented carbide tools are attached to medium carbon […]

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• What carbide should use?

  The selection of which type of carbide to use should be based on the product’s application (such as wear-resistant parts, mold components, cutting tools, drilling, etc.), working conditions, material of […]

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• What are carbide tools made of?

  Carbide tools are made from different types of carbides, primarily including tungsten cobalt-based carbide, tungsten-titanium-cobalt carbide, tungsten-titanium-tantalum (niobium) carbide, titanium carbide, ultrafine grain carbide, surface-coated cemented carbide, and steel-bonded cemented […]

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• What is carbide used for?

  Tungsten carbide can be used for molds, cutting tools, drill bits, mining operations, mechanical parts, firearm components, oil and gas drilling, aerospace, and other applications. Common parts include hardware molds […]

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• Does carbide wear out?

  Carbide, known for its exceptional durability and resistance, is nonetheless subject to wear over time, especially in high-stress environments such as mechanical manufacturing, mining, and drilling. Understanding the wear mechanisms […]

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• Can carbide inserts be sharpened?

  Carbide inserts can be sharpened. Diamond grinding wheels are commonly used for grinding carbide inserts due to their high hardness, brittleness, poor thermal conductivity, and high thermal expansion rate. Carbide […]

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