Tungsten carbide

Tungsten Carbide is a wise economic choice for the steel industry as well as the non-ferrous industry in applications such as bundling or stranding large diameter cables. It has been used in the wire industry for many years.
Tungsten carbide, also known as cemented carbide, is composed of tungsten carbide particles and cobalt. Tungsten carbide is a type of non-oxidizing carbide, which can maintain the hardness similar to corundum or gemstone even at high temperature.
Cemented carbide, abbreviated WC or TC, also known as sintered carbide, cemented carbide or tungsten carbide carbide, is a metal matrix composite material. The cemented carbide particles are polymers and metallic cobalt is used as the matrix. It is a non-oxidizing ceramic that can withstand high temperatures while maintaining a hardness comparable to corundum or sapphire.
Carbide wire drawing dies are typically used to manufacture wires or rods in areas of high abrasiveness and high carbon material, so PCD drawing dies are not cost effective. Carbide drawing dies are successfully used in applications requiring high heat resistance and impact strength, or in small batch or short duration applications requiring testing.