What is the strongest grade of Tungsten Carbide?

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What is the strongest grade of Tungsten Carbide?

If i desire i specific shape would i have to order from the refinery, or could i just melt it down and reshape?

2007-03-25 14:50:10 · 1 answers · asked by Luke H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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Tungsten carbide can not be melted down and reshaped, it has to be formed in a mold from a powdered form. This a a very costly and time consuming process designed for lage runs of several pieces. It would not be economically feasable for the forming of one piece.

2007-03-25 15:50:16 · answer #1 · answered by evilscotsman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋