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.

Latrobe, PA

U.S. manufacturing base

Extramet Products manufactures tungsten carbide components and supports industrial buyers from Pennsylvania.

6 markets

Industries supported

Resources connect to common applications across aerospace, automotive, energy, food and packaging, medical equipment, and oil and gas.

10+ resources

Resources organized

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

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

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

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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Calculator

Density and weight calculator

Interactive calculator for quick estimates before submitting a drawing or quote request.

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Material data

Tungsten carbide grades

Grade information for buyers comparing material options before final RFQ review.

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Product path

Tungsten carbide blanks

Product path for stock, blanks, and starting forms used in industrial carbide components.

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Material comparison

Tungsten carbide vs steel

Comparison context for engineers deciding where carbide’s density and wear resistance fit.

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Material background

Capabilities of tungsten carbide

Background on where tungsten carbide’s hardness, wear resistance, and density create practical engineering value.

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Quote prep

RFQ checklist

Submit drawings, grade needs, quantity, tolerance, finish, and application details through the quote path.

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About 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

Extramet Products logo

Primary logo PNG for editorial and partner reference.

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ISO 9001 certificate

Current Extramet Products quality certificate PDF.

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Density table image

Density table image

Shareable tungsten carbide density and weight reference table.

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Tungsten carbide grades image

Tungsten carbide grades image

Product image for carbide grade references.

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Tungsten carbide blanks image

Tungsten carbide blanks image

Product image for carbide blanks coverage or partner references.

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Carbide pins image

Carbide pins image

Product image for carbide pin references.

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Carbide punches image

Carbide punches image

Product image for carbide punch references.

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Centerless grinding image

Centerless grinding image

Manufacturing capability image for grinding references.

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CNC cylindrical grinding image

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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