The How and Why of Tungsten Carbide Inserts, and a Factory Tour
It seems a touch ironic that one of the main consumables in the machining industry is made out of one of the hardest, toughest substances there is. But such is the case for tungsten carbide inserts, the flecks of material that form the business end of most of the tools used to shape metal. And thanks to one of the biggest suppliers of inserts, Sweden’s Sandvik Coromant, we get this fascinating peek at how they’re manufactured.
For anyone into machining, the video below is a must see. For those not in the know, tungsten carbide inserts are the replaceable bits …read more
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