Premium Tungsten Carbide Plate
- 100% virgin tungsten carbide raw materials for consistent quality and superior performance
- HIP sintering ensures uniform microstructure, high density, and excellent toughness
- Extreme hardness HRA 86–92 — far surpassing tool steel for superior wear resistance
- High transverse rupture strength (TRS) up to 3,500 N/mm² for impact resistance
- Density 14.0–15.0 g/cm³ for excellent mass and stability
- Multiple surface finishes: sintered blank, ground, polished
Description Of Premium Tungsten Carbide Plate
Premium Tungsten Carbide Plate is a high-performance flat product manufactured from tungsten carbide (WC) with a metallic cobalt binder through powder metallurgy and HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) sintering processes. The "premium" designation reflects the use of 100% virgin raw materials, stringent quality control, and advanced sintering technology to deliver consistent, reliable performance in the most demanding industrial applications.
The manufacturing process begins with high-purity tungsten carbide powder (100% virgin raw material) mixed with cobalt binder, followed by ball milling, pressing into plate blanks, high-temperature vacuum sintering, and HIP densification to achieve uniform microstructure and near-theoretical density. The sintered plates then undergo precision grinding, lapping, and polishing as required to achieve tight dimensional tolerances and smooth surface finishes.
Premium tungsten carbide plates inherit all the exceptional properties of tungsten carbide: extreme hardness (HRA 86–92), high density (14.0–15.0 g/cm³), excellent wear resistance (tool life can be extended by 10 to 50 times compared to tool steel), high compressive strength, good transverse rupture strength (up to 3,500 N/mm²), and excellent thermal and chemical stability. These properties make them the material of choice for stamping dies, forging dies, wear plates, cutting tools, precision molds, and general wear applications.
Features Of Premium Tungsten Carbide Plate
100% Virgin Raw Materials: Manufactured from 100% virgin tungsten carbide powder, ensuring consistent quality and superior performance.
HIP Sintering Process: Advanced HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) sintering produces plates with uniform microstructure, minimal porosity, and superior mechanical properties.
Extreme Hardness: Premium tungsten carbide plates offer hardness of HRA 86 to 92 — significantly harder than tool steel — ensuring superior wear resistance and extended service life.
High Transverse Rupture Strength (TRS): TRS values range from 2,000 to 3,500 N/mm² depending on grade, providing the strength needed to withstand high impact and load conditions.
Superior Wear Resistance: The wear resistance of tungsten carbide is 10 to 50 times that of tool steel, significantly extending die and component service life.
High Compressive Strength: Premium tungsten carbide plates offer excellent compressive strength, enabling them to withstand extreme pressures without deformation.
High Density: With density ranging from 14.0 to 15.0 g/cm³, carbide plates provide excellent mass and stability.
Excellent Thermal and Chemical Stability: Tungsten carbide plates offer strong chemical stability, corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, and low friction coefficient.
Multiple Surface Finishes: Available as sintered blanks, ground plates, and polished plates.
Specifications Of Premium Tungsten Carbide Plate
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Tungsten carbide (WC) with cobalt binder — 100% virgin grade |
| Hardness (HRA) | 86 – 92 (depending on grade) |
| Density | 14.0 – 15.0 g/cm³ (depending on grade) |
| TRS (N/mm²) | 2,000 – 3,500 (depending on grade) |
| Grain Size | 0.6 – 2.0 μm (depending on grade) |
| Sintering Process | HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) |
| Surface Finish | Sintered blank, ground, polished |