Extramet Products press resources
Media Kit and Technical Background
Technical background, quote-ready references, and media resources from Extramet Products, a U.S. tungsten carbide manufacturer based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, supporting industrial buyers, engineers, and machining teams.
U.S. manufacturing base
Extramet Products manufactures tungsten carbide components and supports industrial buyers from Pennsylvania.
Industries supported
Resources connect to common applications across aerospace, automotive, energy, food and packaging, medical equipment, and oil and gas.
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Calculator, RFQ, blanks, grades, machining, grinding, punches, pins, and material comparisons are linked from one hub.
Featured technical report
Tungsten Carbide Density and Weight: RFQ Reference for Industrial Buyers
This report explains how density, geometry, and grade assumptions affect tungsten carbide rod and blank weight estimates before buyers send an RFQ. It includes g/cm3 to lb/in3 conversion notes, example part weights, and a checklist for cleaner carbide quote requests.
Data visuals and infographics
Downloadable visuals for editors, buyers, and partners covering carbide density, rod weight, and RFQ preparation.

Tungsten Carbide Density and Weight Cheat Sheet
Quick conversion values, formulas, and example weights for carbide rod and blank planning.

Why Carbide Rod Diameter Changes Weight Quickly
Side-by-side visual showing how doubling rod diameter creates roughly four times the weight.

RFQ-Ready Carbide Buyer Checklist
A buyer-friendly checklist for sending clearer carbide quote requests with fewer review delays.
Technical resource library
Use this hub as a starting point for Extramet’s public tungsten carbide references, product paths, and RFQ-prep resources.
Featured report
Tungsten carbide density and weight report
Public RFQ reference with density conversions, rod and blank examples, and buyer prep notes.
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Density and weight calculator
Interactive calculator for quick estimates before submitting a drawing or quote request.
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Tungsten carbide grades
Grade information for buyers comparing material options before final RFQ review.
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Tungsten carbide blanks
Product path for stock, blanks, and starting forms used in industrial carbide components.
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Tungsten carbide vs steel
Comparison context for engineers deciding where carbide’s density and wear resistance fit.
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Capabilities of tungsten carbide
Background on where tungsten carbide’s hardness, wear resistance, and density create practical engineering value.
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Machining and grinding capabilities
Technical paths for tungsten carbide machining, centerless grinding, and CNC cylindrical grinding.
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Carbide punches and pins
Product pages for carbide punches and carbide pins used in wear and tooling applications.
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RFQ checklist
Submit drawings, grade needs, quantity, tolerance, finish, and application details through the quote path.
Request a quoteAbout Extramet Products
Extramet Products is a U.S.-based tungsten carbide manufacturer in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The company manufactures tungsten carbide blanks, stock, and precision carbide components for industrial applications where wear resistance, dimensional stability, and material performance matter.
Extramet Products supports buyers with tungsten carbide grades, tungsten carbide machining, centerless grinding, CNC cylindrical grinding, carbide punches, carbide pins, technical resources, and RFQ review.
For quote requests, buyers can submit drawings, grade requirements, quantities, tolerances, finish requirements, and application notes through Extramet’s RFQ process.
Media contact
Technical expert: Michael Douglas
Email: [email protected]
General contact: [email protected]
Phone: 800-862-7066
Brand and product assets
Downloadable logos, product images, manufacturing images, and quality documentation for journalists, partners, and distributors referencing Extramet Products.

Extramet Products logo
Primary logo PNG for editorial and partner reference.
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Current Extramet Products quality certificate PDF.
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Density table image
Shareable tungsten carbide density and weight reference table.
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Tungsten carbide grades image
Product image for carbide grade references.
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Tungsten carbide blanks image
Product image for carbide blanks coverage or partner references.
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Carbide pins image
Product image for carbide pin references.
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Carbide punches image
Product image for carbide punch references.
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Centerless grinding image
Manufacturing capability image for grinding references.
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CNC cylindrical grinding image
Manufacturing capability image for precision grinding references.
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Tungsten Carbide Density and Weight: RFQ Reference for Industrial Buyers
A public reference for editors covering machining, metalworking, procurement, engineered materials, and industrial buyer education.
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