Tungsten Carbide Hardfacing
The term ‘hardfacing’ in this context can briefly explain what we mean by tungsten carbide hard facing. It is a technique that used to harden wear parts to enhance their performance by increasing their cutting and wear resistance performance. In a nutshell, tungsten carbide hardfacing is a technique where a coat of tungsten carbide is applied on the base metal improve its hardness. The technique works for metals that cannot withstand demanding condition. With its high hardness, resistance to impact and strength properties, tungsten carbide provides a perfect coating that make tools and parts more efficient. See the example
Hardfacing is a process that usually come at the very end of a production process and in most cases, it’s done on the already manufactured wear parts. As you read above, the process enhances the hardness and strength of cutter tools to enable them to deliver in the most demanding conditions.
There are many reasons why tungsten carbide hardfacing is one of the crucial techniques in the machine wear parts manufacturing. The process has many benefits. First, tungsten carbide is one of the metals that offers incredible high hardness and strength. Wear parts producers use this hard facing to improve the hardness of tools from a soft base metal. Therefore, quality of tools is a guarantee. The second reason why tungsten carbide hardfacing is a crucial technique is enhancing the durability of the tools. Tungsten provides high resistance wear and abrasion hence a longer useful life.