Ready-to-Press Grade Powders

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Ready-to-Press tungsten carbide grade powders are free flowing powders ready to use as starting materials in the production of cemented carbide tools, wear parts, and other precision components. Because each powder grade is different, it is critical that there is a strong link between the powder manufacturer and the parts fabricator. GTP has the experience and expertise to provide that link and will work with you to find the powder that meets your manufacturing needs.

Critical Characteristics of Cemented Tungsten Carbide

Wear Resistance / Hardness

Ability of one material to wear, abrade, deform, or indent another material.

Compressive Strength

A measure of a material’s ability to withstand compressive forces, where it is squeezed laterally.

Impact Strength

Measure of a material’s ability to withstand mechanical shock.

Transverse Rupture strength

Stress required to break a specimen; used to evaluate mechanical strength.

Tribological Properties

Dealing with interacting surfaces in relative motion, a process leading to wear.

Specific Weight / Density

A means of quality control, cemented WC approaches theoretical density when sintered.

Magnetic Properties

Magnetic saturation & coercivity are measures of how well cemented carbides have been sintered.

Modulus of Elasticity / Rigidity

A measure of how a material or structure will deform and strain when placed under stress.

Thermal Shock Resistance

Measure of a materials ability to withstand major temperature changes without cracking.

Corrosion Resistance

Resistance to the interaction between oxygen molecules and the substances it interacts with.

For detailed information please contact:

Eric Shinn
Mobile Phone: +1 570 250 3350
eric.shinn@globaltungsten.com