EnduraCarbide combines powder preparation, forming equipment, controlled sintering, and precision finishing to manufacture cemented tungsten carbide components to customer drawings and application requirements. The processes used depend on component geometry, carbide grade, and agreed specifications.
Powder Preparation & Spray Drying
Powder preparation is an important foundation for consistent cemented carbide production. Tungsten carbide powder and selected binder constituents are prepared and blended according to the intended grade. Spray drying supports the production of granulated powder suitable for subsequent pressing operations.
Precision Compaction & Forming
Pressing methods are selected according to the component's shape, size, and manufacturing requirements. Die pressing and cold isostatic pressing offer different routes for producing carbide green compacts prior to sintering.
Vacuum & Pressure Sintering
Controlled sintering consolidates pressed carbide compacts and develops their final microstructure and material properties. The sintering cycle and atmosphere are selected for the specified carbide grade and component requirements.
Precision Machining & Finishing
Following sintering, components may require precision grinding, electrical discharge machining (EDM), lapping, or other finishing operations to achieve the approved dimensions, fits, and surface requirements. The required processes depend on part geometry and customer drawings.
Optional Post-Processing
Additional processing may be considered for selected applications when technically justified and agreed as part of the manufacturing specification. Deep cryogenic treatment is an optional operation, not a standard requirement for every tungsten carbide component.
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