Calculate Carbide Rod Weight: Formula and Worked Example
A solid carbide rod weighs its cylindrical volume multiplied by the density of its specific grade.
Tungsten Carbide Density Conversions: g/cm3 to lb/in3
Convert density before multiplying it by volume.
Why Tungsten Carbide Is Hard to Machine
Finishing sintered tungsten carbide is different from shaping material before sintering.
How to Evaluate a U.S. Tungsten Carbide Manufacturer
Evaluate a carbide supplier by the evidence behind its scope, not by the word manufacturer alone.
Carbide Blanks vs Rods vs Tool Blanks: What to Order
Blank describes a starting condition, rod describes a shape, and tool blank describes an intended use.
Custom Carbide Punch RFQ: Geometry, Grade and Wear History
A custom carbide punch request needs the geometry that does the work and the geometry that supports it.
When to Use Centerless Grinding for Carbide Rods and Pins
Centerless grinding is worth considering when a carbide rod or pin needs a controlled outside diameter and its geometry can be supported and fed through the selected.
Tungsten Carbide vs Steel: Hardness, Toughness and Wear
Compare tungsten carbide and steel by hardness, toughness, wear, geometry and operating cost. Use a controlled trial to evaluate a material change.
Tungsten Carbide Properties: Hardness, Conductivity and Wear
Cemented tungsten carbide is valued for hardness and wear resistance, but its capabilities depend on the grade and part design.
How to Select a Tungsten Carbide Grade for Your Application
Select a tungsten carbide grade by the application and failure mode, then verify the material data and manufacturing requirements.