Can tungsten carbide be cut? How much is the price? How to clean it?
If you are using or considering purchasing tungsten carbide (tungsten steel alloy) materials
We believe these three core issues must concern you: Can we cut such a hard material?
Will the cost be too high? How to clean it after daily use?
Today, we will answer questions in the most straightforward language based on the actual use of our machine tool users
Can we cut tungsten carbide?
3 reliable methods for cutting tungsten carbide
| method | Applicable scenarios | Puwei Material Compatibility |
| Diamond wheel cutting | Rods/plates with a diameter of ≤30mm | Prefer high cobalt content models (such as PW-80), which can increase crack resistance by 50%. |
| Wire EDM | PW-90 conductivity is optimized, cutting speed increased by 20% | PW-90 conductivity is optimized, cutting speed increased by 20% |
| Laser Cutting | Precision drilling of thin plates (≤10mm) | The surface is pre-plated with an anti-oxidation layer to avoid carbonization of the cutting edge |
2. Why is Puwei’s cost-effectiveness crushing its peers?
We optimize the composition: by adopting the cobalt content gradient distribution technology, we make the surface hardness reach HRA 92 and increase the core toughness by 40%.
We offer bulk discounts: provide 10% off for orders exceeding 50 kg and 20% off for orders exceeding 200 kg. (Mixed batch ordering is supported.)
We conduct life tests: in the stamping die scene, Puwei PW – 90 has a service life 3 times that of economical materials, and we reduce the cost per piece by 45%!
3. How to clean tungsten carbide?
Daily cleaning three-step method
1. Initial decontamination: Use a soft brush or ultrasonic cleaner (frequency 40kHz) to remove surface debris
2. Deep cleaning: So Soak in a dilution of a neutral cleaning agent (such as Puwei PW-Clean) (ratio 1:20) for 10 minutes
3. Anti-rust treatment: After wiping with anhydrous ethanol, spray a thin layer of anti-rust oil (WD-40 professional grade recommended)
