Tungsten Carbide Rods / Strips / Flat
Tungsten Carbide Rods / Strips / Flat
A tungsten carbide rod is a solid cylindrical bar manufactured from tungsten carbide — one of the hardest and most wear-resistant materials available. Because tungsten carbide approaches the hardness of diamond, it is widely used in industries that demand extreme strength and durability, such as cutting, drilling, grinding, and wear-protection applications.
Key Features of Tungsten Carbide Rods / Strips / Flats
- Material: Tungsten + Carbon (WC), often combined with cobalt (Co) as a binder
- Hardness: Approximately 89–93 HRA (Rockwell Hardness A)
- Density: Around 14.5 g/cm³, significantly heavier than steel
- Strength: Very high compressive strength with good toughness
- Wear Resistance: Excellent resistance against abrasion and high temperatures
Types of Tungsten Carbide Strips
- Flat strips – standard rectangular form, commonly used for cutting and wear parts
- Polished/ground strips – high precision with a smooth surface finish
- Unpolished/unground strips – rough finish, suitable for further processing
- Customized strips – manufactured to customer-specific dimensions and grades
Types of Tungsten Carbide Rods
- Solid carbide rods – without holes, typically used for end mills, drills, and reamers
- Coolant hole carbide rods – with internal channels for cooling during machining
- Ground & polished rods – with a high surface finish for precision tooling
- Unground rods – rough surface, intended for further machining
Applications of Tungsten Carbide Rods
- Cutting tools such as drills, milling cutters, reamers, and taps
- PCB micro-drills
- Punches and dies
- Mining and excavation tools
- Wear-resistant components (nozzles, seals, valve parts)
Grades Available: K10 / K20 / K30