China Solid Carbide Round Blank with Two Weldon Flats, Pre-Ground Cemented Tungsten Carbide Rod Blank for CNC Cutting Tool Manufacturing Manufacturer, Supplier

Product Highlights

  • Premium Quality Guaranteed:We implement strict, end-to-end quality control throughout the entire manufacturing process. Our products are made from 100% virgin materials and produce by imported machine
  • Wide Material Compatibility: various grade of carbide rods used for cutting Aluminium,carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and cast iron applications.
  • Full Customization Support: Customize size, shape, surface grinding according to specific drawings and requirements.
  • Exceptional Impact Resistance: Ultra-fine grain carbide substrate ensures outstanding edge retention and durability.
  • Fast Delivery Time: 3-5 days for stock items; 7-25 days for customized orders based on quantity.

Product Description

The Introduction of Tungsten Carbide Rods
Manufacturing Precision

The tungsten solid carbide rods are press-molded via high-precision powder pressing or extrusion molding, sintered in a low-pressure integrated vacuum HIP furnace for superior overall performance.

Tolerance & Finish Customization

Supplied as rough tungsten-cobalt carbide round bars or precision-ground bars refined to strict tolerances including h5, h6, and -0.005mm. End-chamfering processing is fully available upon request.

Broad Machining Versatility

Engineered for cutting general steel, cast iron, stainless steel, heat-resistant steel, nickel-based, and titanium alloys. Ideal for manufacturing twist drills, end mills, taps, and gun drills.

Carbide Rods Characteristics & Physical Advantages
  • Premium Composition: Synthesized with high-purity tungsten carbide superfine powder for optimal microstructural density.
  • Standardized Sintering: Advanced 10MPa HIP-sinter furnaces ensure uniform densification and eliminate metallurgical voids.
  • High Mechanical Properties: Exceptional hardness, excellent transverse rupture strength (TRS), and prominent red hardness at elevated cutting temperatures.
  • Comprehensive Durability: Outstanding wear resistance, high modulus of elasticity, chemical stability, impact resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, and thermal/electrical conductivity comparable to iron.
  • Advanced Sinter-HIP Technology: High-vacuum, high-pressure thermal processing reduces porosity, improving compactness and structural reliability across diverse grades and sizes.
Tungsten Carbide Grade Specifications
Grade ISO Grade Grain Size Cobalt (Co) Density Hardness TRS Recommended Applications
μm % g/cm³ HRA N/mm²
A06 K05-K10 1.0 6 14.95 92.60 4000 Semi-finishing and finishing milling or drilling of materials (HRC48-55) at medium to high speeds, including stainless steel, heat-resistant alloy, die steel, cast iron, 7-series aluminum alloy, and titanium alloy.
A06U K05-K10 0.7 6 14.95 93.30 4000 Mills and drills with D ≥ 0.8mm. Suitable for woodworking industry processing.
A06UF K05-K10 0.4 6 14.90 93.80 4200 Mills and drills with 0.4mm ≤ D ≤ 1.6mm. Superior microstructure using customized premium powder from H.C.Starck, delivering centralized particle distribution for higher stability and wear resistance.
A09N K10-K20 0.2 9 14.40 93.60 4500 Excellent grade for hardened steel below HRC60, non-alloy metals, high-hard plastics, non-alloy steel, fiber composite materials, and titanium. Suited for high-speed cutting tools requiring ultra-high toughness enabled by customized nano-scale WC powder.
A10F K20-K30 0.7 10 14.45 91.80 4000 Roughing and semi-finishing milling of heat-treated steel, common alloy steel, cast iron, and materials below HRC45. Fine microstructure from H.C.Starck raw materials provides uniform consistency and wear resistance.
A12U K30-K40 0.4 12 14.25 92.30 4200 Roughing and semi-finishing milling of workpiece materials (HRC45-52), including stainless steel, aluminum alloy, alloy steel, and non-ferrous metals. Enhanced edge strength and stability.
A12UF K30-K40 0.4 12 14.14 92.80 4200 Powder quality guaranteed by H.C.Starck. Designed for semi-finishing operations on high-hardness steel materials below HRC55.
Types of Carbide Rods & Dimension Tolerances
1. Unground Long Rods
Size (D × L, mm) Tolerance (mm)
Diameter (D) Length (L)
D(1-3) × 310/330 +0.30 ~ +0.55 0.00 ~ +4.00
D[3-12) × 310/330 +0.30 ~ +0.60 0.00 ~ +4.00
D[12-20) × 310/330 +0.30 ~ +0.65 0.00 ~ +4.00
D[20-40) × 310/330 +0.30 ~ +0.70 0.00 ~ +4.00
2. Unground Cut-to-Length Rods
Diameter (mm) Tolerances: Diameter (D) & Length (L) in mm
L ≤ 70 mm 70 < L ≤ 150 mm
D < 5 D: +0.20 ~ +0.30 | L: +0.20 ~ +1.50 D: +0.25 ~ +0.35 | L: +0.20 ~ +1.50
5 ≤ D < 40 D: +0.25 ~ +0.35 | L: +0.20 ~ +1.50 D: +0.30 ~ +0.40 | L: +0.20 ~ +1.50
3. Ground Long Rods

Standard outer diameter tolerance ground to h5 / h6 (or custom requirements). Standard length tolerance ranges from 0.00 to +5.00mm.

4. Ground Cut-to-Length Rods

Outer diameter ground to h5 / h6 tolerance precision. Length tolerance maintained within 0.00 to +2.00mm as standard.

5. PCB Rods

Dedicated micro-grain carbide rods specially engineered for high-precision PCB micro-drills and electronic tooling applications.

Manufacturing Capabilities & Quality Control

Backed by approximately 20 years of production and management experience, integrating state-of-the-art production technology, ultra-precision grinding machinery, and an uncompromising QC management framework.

Tungsten carbide blanks production
1. Carbide Blanks Production

Utilizing 100% virgin raw materials combined with advanced wet-milling, automated pressing, and vacuum sinter-HIP furnaces to ensure flawless blank integrity.

Inspection and testing process
2. Inspection & Quality Center

Strict QC management via our dedicated Quality Control Center, covering metallurgical raw material verification, in-line process checks, and post-machining dimension audits.

Advanced CNC Equipment
3. Advanced Grinding & CNC Machining

Equipped with flat grinders, OD/ID grinders, centerless grinding lines, CNC mills, EDM, and wire-cutting machinery operated by seasoned technicians for strict part concentricity.

Packaging and Shipping
4. Custom Packaging & Global Logistics

Custom-engineered protective plastic tubes and shock-absorbing cartons safeguard precision ground bars during transport via sea freight, air cargo, or global couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What diameter tolerances can be achieved on precision ground carbide rods?
Our precision ground solid carbide rods typically adhere to standard ISO h5 and h6 tolerances, or tight outer diameter tolerances down to -0.005mm according to specific customer requirements.
Q2: Which tungsten carbide grade is recommended for hardened steels up to HRC 60?
The A09N grade (0.2μm ultrafine grain size, 9% Cobalt, 93.60 HRA, 4500 N/mm² TRS) is highly recommended for machining hardened steels below HRC60, composite materials, and high-speed cutting applications.
Q3: What are the primary tooling applications for these carbide round bars?
They are widely used to manufacture high-performance cutting tools, including solid carbide twist drills, standard and micro end mills, reamers, taps, gun drills, and PCB routing tools.
Q4: How does 10MPa HIP sintering benefit the performance of the carbide rods?
The 10MPa Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) sintering process eliminates internal micro-porosity, dramatically enhances metallurgical density, and ensures consistent transverse rupture strength (TRS) and wear resistance.
Q5: Are chamfering and cut-to-length services available for standard orders?
Yes. In addition to standard long bars (310mm and 330mm), we supply pre-cut cut-to-length rods as well as customized end chamfer processing based on your technical drawings.
Q6: How are ground carbide rods protected against damage during international transport?
All precision-ground and unground rods are packed in shock-proof custom plastic tubes and robust export cartons to completely prevent scratching, chipping, or edge impact during multi-modal freight.

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