Question 1

What is the minimum order quantity for APEX carbide rods and tools?

Accepted Answer

Standard carbide rods and tools start from 1 piece, and samples are available so you can validate grade, tolerance and finish before scaling up.

Question 2

What is the typical lead time?

Accepted Answer

Typical delivery is 7–25 days depending on diameter, grade, finishing (unground, ground, chamfered, coated) and batch size. Stock rod blanks ship fastest.

Question 3

Which tolerances can you grind carbide rods to?

Accepted Answer

Rods can be supplied unground or centerless ground to common tolerances such as h5, h6 or -0.005 mm, with end chamfers and Weldon flats on request.

Question 4

Can APEX produce carbide parts to my drawing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide OEM/ODM manufacturing of non-standard carbide blanks, custom drills, end mills and wear parts according to customer drawings and samples.

Question 5

What is your production capacity?

Accepted Answer

APEX operates 3 factories with more than 500 workers. Standard tool lines are rated at up to 1,000,000 pieces per month.

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