Materials Machined by Carbide Products
Carbide
Cemented tungsten carbide is a composite material comprised of individual tungsten carbide grains imbedded in a ductile metal binder matrix of either cobalt or nickel. The physical and metallurgical properties of a particular "grade" of carbide are determined by its composition (its constituents and their relative amounts), the size distribution of the tungsten carbide grains after sintering, the binder metal type and content, the quality of the raw materials used, and the workmanship with which the material is made. A wide variety of beneficial attributes can be achieved by proper grade selection. CPI manufactures cutting tools, dies, punches, machine parts and wear-resisting parts in every grade of carbide available. CPI maintains close working relationships with more than a dozen carbide manufactures worldwide with varying specialties. This strategic position gives us access to literally hundreds of grades of carbide for specific applications.
