Tungsten carbide rods are formed from a chemical compound that consists of carbon atoms and the material tungsten. Tungsten carbide appears in its most simple form as a grey powder substance. The tungsten carbide is then applied to the surface of equipment, cutting tools and various machinery parts.
Tungsten carbide is used on equipment, tools and machinery that cover a wide range if uses. Some of the machinery includes drilling, earth moving, agricultural, farrier and trenching machines. Some tools that use tungsten carbide include auger flights, reamers, wear pads and auger bits.
Carbide Rods
Tungsten carbide rods are created with tungsten carbide material and are used with various types of machinery and cutting implements. Tungsten carbide itself is a very durable product – thus the reason it is used to help strengthen the surfaces of important pieces of equipment parts. Some applications include drill bits, drills, milling heads and mold punches. The manufacturer will provide the required type of rod depending on the need of the end user.
Composite materials such as carbon fiber, iron based alloys, aluminum, reinforced plastics and magnesium alloys can benefit from the machining capabilities provided by tungsten carbide rods. These rods are used with micro drills, large size drills, reamers and micro milling tools. Depending on the vendors need, they are sold in various sizes. Some of the options provided include precision ground tungsten rods, tungsten carbide undergrounded rods, sintered rods with one straight hole and precision ground tungsten rods.
Composite Tungsten Carbide Rods
Tungsten carbide particles are used to create tungsten carbide rods. They are suspended in a copper based binder and provide resistance for wear and severe impact conditions. The particles in these rods include sizes of 1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16” and 1/4”. For tools or parts that do not require the same level of durability and strength, particles sizes small than 1/16” may be used.
Tungsten carbide rods are highly useful for protecting parts and machinery in a cost effective manner. They introduce longevity and durability into various types of parts, which means machinery that runs longer and productivity that is maintained for the business.