The Application of Tungsten Carbide

Tungsten alloyed with carbon has resistant to heat, rust, scratches, and pitting. Tungsten carbide also has a high hardness which is second only after diamond. Tungsten carbide can be molded into many shapes and can be sharpened with precision. All these advantages of tungsten carbide make it become very popular in almost every industry. The article will talk about some main applications of tungsten carbide.

1. Cutting tools for machining

Tungsten carbide cutting tools are often used for machining tough materials such as stainless steel. For steel tools, it would wear quickly, and steel tools are not as hard as carbide cutting tools. Using tungsten carbide as cutting tools can produce a better finish on the part. In addition, the high-temperature resistance of tungsten carbide allows faster machining. Carbide cutting tools include carbide drills and carbide end mills.

2. Mining tools

Tungsten carbide can be formed into tungsten carbide buttons. Tungsten carbide buttons will mount in a surrounding matrix of steel. It can be used in oil and gas drilling. Tungsten carbide is the top hammer rock drill bit in the mining industry due to its wear and corrosion resistance. It can be inserted into roller-cutters, tunnel boring machines, long wall shearer picks, etc. 

3. Surgical instruments and medical

Tungsten carbide can also be used for making surgical instruments like scissors, forceps, blade handles, etc. Not just surgical instruments, tools that dentists used can also be made from tungsten carbide. Carbide product has better performance than stainless steel products which also makes them more expensive than stainless steel products.

Besides the above three applications, there are more places that need tungsten carbide products. 

ZZbetter has been producing tungsten carbide tools for so many years. Our tungsten carbide products include tungsten carbide end mill, tungsten carbide buttons, carbide rods, and so on. We provide not just traditional shapes but also welcome customized drawings. All pieces of our products are strictly tested before we ship them to our customers. If you are interested in carbide products, you can visit our website at: www.zzbetter.com