Types of Carbide Rods

Solid Carbide Rods: Full rods made entirely of tungsten carbide, offering maximum durability and wear resistance.

Hollow Carbide Rods: Designed for specific applications requiring reduced weight or coolant passage.

Ground and Unground: Available in ground (finished) and unground (blank) forms, depending on the precision and finishing required.

Common Grades of Carbide Rods

1. General-Purpose Grades:

• Grade K10 (WC-10% Co): Good for general-purpose machining and cutting of non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials. It offers a balance between toughness and wear resistance.

• Grade K20 (WC-20% Co): Suitable for a variety of applications, including general-purpose cutting tools and wear parts. Offers higher toughness compared to K10.

2. High-Wear Resistance Grades:

• Grade K30 (WC-30% Co): Offers high wear resistance, suitable for machining abrasive materials and for use in high-wear applications.

• Grade K40 (WC-40% Co): Known for excellent wear resistance, often used in high-speed machining and abrasive material cutting.

3. Micro-Grain Grades:

• Grade K05 (WC-5% Co): Contains very fine grain size, providing high hardness and excellent wear resistance. Used for precision cutting tools and high-speed applications.

• Grade K15 (WC-15% Co): Combines fine grain size with good toughness, suitable for precision machining and cutting tools requiring sharp edges and long life.

4. Ultra-Fine Grain Grades:

• UF Grades (Ultra-Fine): Typically contain sub-micron grain sizes, offering extremely high hardness and wear resistance. Used for precision tools, medical instruments, and applications requiring exceptional sharpness and edge retention.

5. Specialized Grades:

• Cermet Grades: Combining ceramic and metallic materials, these grades offer high temperature stability and are used in high-speed machining and finishing applications.

• Nano-Grain Grades: Featuring extremely small grain sizes, these provide the highest hardness and wear resistance, ideal for high-precision and micro-machining tools.

  
  

Carbide rods are an indispensable component in modern manufacturing and machining, offering unmatched hardness, wear resistance, and durability. Their versatility and reliability make them an excellent choice for various industrial applications, ensuring high efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Investing in carbide rods can significantly enhance the performance and longevity of your tools and equipment, making them a valuable addition to any workshop or manufacturing process.