VT machining offers CNC EDM Drilling for Tungsten Carbide (WC-Co (e.g., YG8 / K20)), typically supplied sintered. Ceramic-metal composite; shaped by diamond grinding and EDM only.
CNC EDM Drilling Notes for Tungsten Carbide
EDM drilling produces small, deep holes and wire start holes in Tungsten Carbide where a twist drill would wander or break.
Process Data for CNC EDM Drilling Tungsten Carbide
| Hole diameter range | Ø0.3-3.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Max depth-to-diameter | up to ~50:1 |
| Drilling speed, Ø1 mm | ~9 mm/min |
Typical values for Tungsten Carbide, Sintered; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for Tungsten Carbide (WC-Co (e.g., YG8 / K20)) is on the CNC Wire EDM Tungsten Carbide page.
More on CNC EDM Drilling Hard Alloys
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc edm drilling guidance for all hard alloys grades are on our CNC EDM Drilling Hard Alloys page.
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Quoting CNC EDM Drilling Tungsten Carbide
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm Tungsten Carbide and its condition (we usually see it supplied sintered), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Send the drawing, the Tungsten Carbide condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What material thickness or size range suits CNC EDM Drilling Tungsten Carbide?
We machine Tungsten Carbide across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
What is CNC EDM Drilling Tungsten Carbide and how is it done?
CNC EDM Drilling Tungsten Carbide refers to fast-hole EDM drilling produces small, deep holes in hard metals, including starter holes for wire EDM. Applied to Tungsten Carbide — extreme hardness for tooling and wear parts — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC EDM Drilling Tungsten Carbide?
CNC EDM Drilling prototypes for Tungsten Carbide can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Why is Tungsten Carbide a good choice for CNC EDM Drilling?
Tungsten Carbide is extreme hardness for tooling and wear parts, which makes it well suited to CNC EDM Drilling. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Tungsten Carbide EDM machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Can VT machining make custom Tungsten Carbide parts to my drawing?
Yes. Tungsten Carbide EDM machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What surface finish is achievable on Tungsten Carbide with CNC EDM Drilling?
Surface finish on Tungsten Carbide is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.