Explore standard, non-magnetic, and custom-sintered components engineered for optimal transverse rupture strength and prolonged duty cycles.
International procurement departments face severe supply chain vulnerabilities, stringent porosity constraints, and the demand for higher transverse rupture strength under corrosive, abrasive, and thermal loads.
Tungsten ore availability dictates long-term cost models. Sourcing directly from Jiangxi, China's core tungsten mineral basin, allows original equipment manufacturers to circumvent international intermediary markups while safeguarding unbroken bulk capacity allocations.
Complex tooling dies and semiconductor wear components demand near-net dimensional consistency. High internal stress or micro-porosity leads to micro-cracking during electrical discharge machining (EDM), causing catastrophic die failures in stamping presses.
Offshore downhole applications, fluid valves, and harsh chemical slurries degrade standard cobalt binders rapidly. Industrial buyers are shifting toward proprietary nickel-bonded and chromium-carbide doped matrices that withstand extreme acidic downhole conditions.
Custom metallographic formulations tailored to suppress mechanical abrasion, micro-chipping, and high-temperature oxidation in demanding environments.
From progressive electrical lamination dies to heavy-load cold heading tools, our high-cobalt (YG15–YG20) formulations resist cyclic shock without thermal fatigue or catastrophic fracture.
Specially developed SPUB63, SPUB86, and SNMX inserts eliminate continuous flash burrs from welded high-pressure steel tubes and high-frequency welded ERW pipe lines without premature spalling.
Non-magnetic nickel-based carbide grades deliver high wear resistance for measurement-while-drilling assemblies, eliminating directional magnetic interference in oil, gas, and directional utility boreholes.
Ultrafine-grain WC rods ground to h6 roundness tolerances serve as high-performance blanks for solid carbide end mills, micro-drills, and aircraft composite machining cutters.
Our vacuum pressure sinter-HIP furnaces apply 60 to 100 bar of argon pressure at peak sintering temperature (1,450°C), eliminating internal micro-voids.
| Standard Grade | Binder Phase (wt%) | Grain Topology (μm) | Density (g/cm³) | Hardness (HRA) | T.R.S. (MPa) | Primary Industrial Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG6X | 6.0% Co | 0.8 (Submicron) | 14.90 – 15.05 | 91.5 – 92.5 | ≥ 2,200 | Precision EDM wear plates, non-ferrous wire finishing |
| YG8 | 8.0% Co | 1.4 – 1.8 (Medium) | 14.60 – 14.80 | 89.0 – 90.0 | ≥ 2,500 | Brazed cutting tool tips, rotary scrapers, wood cutters |
| YG15 | 15.0% Co | 2.0 – 3.2 (Coarse) | 13.90 – 14.15 | 86.5 – 87.5 | ≥ 3,000 | Heavy cold punching dies, fasteners heading, draw dies |
| YG20C | 20.0% Co | 2.5 – 4.0 (Extra Coarse) | 13.40 – 13.60 | 84.5 – 86.0 | ≥ 3,300 | Severe impact stamping, rotary forging rolls, armor sheet |
| NM-10 (Non-Mag) | 10.0% Ni-Cr | 1.2 – 1.6 (Corrosion Grade) | 14.50 – 14.70 | 88.5 – 89.5 | ≥ 2,400 | Magnetic powder compacting dies, offshore MWD seals |
Every production heat undergoes non-destructive ultrasonic verification, saturation magnetization checks, and coercive force testing.
We reject recycled scrap powders that induce inconsistent thermal expansion. Using certified virgin ammonium paratungstate (APT) compounds ensures uniform carbide grain growth across deep cross-sections.
Each delivery heat includes EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificates documenting Rockwell A hardness, density measurements, transverse rupture values, and porosity grades (A02, B00, C00 standard).
Plates and blanks are individually vacuum-sealed with anti-corrosion barrier papers, cushioned against impact, and shipped via air/sea under Incoterms 2020 (FOB, CIF, DDP) to over 20 countries worldwide.
Direct metallurgical answers to help you evaluate grade compatibility, tool longevity, and custom manufacturing limits.
Engineered for high thermal tolerance, low vibration, and extended tool life across heavy industrial environments.