VT machining offers CNC Surface Grinding for Tungsten Carbide (WC-Co (e.g., YG8 / K20)), typically supplied sintered. Ceramic-metal composite; shaped by diamond grinding and EDM only.
CNC Surface Grinding Notes for Tungsten Carbide
Tungsten Carbide is ground with diamond wheels.
Process Data for CNC Surface Grinding Tungsten Carbide
| Wheel (supply condition) | Diamond (resin or metal bond) |
|---|---|
| Depth per pass (rough / finish) | 0.005-0.015 / 0.002-0.005 mm |
| Achievable finish | Ra 0.1-0.2 µm |
| Typical size tolerance | Flatness 0.002-0.005 mm, thickness ±0.002 mm |
| Thermal growth, 200 mm part, +2 °C | 2.2 µm (CTE 5.5 µm/m·K) |
Typical values for Tungsten Carbide, Sintered; confirmed on the first part.
Tungsten Carbide Data Relevant to CNC Surface Grinding
| Equivalent designations | WC-Co (e.g., YG8 / K20) |
|---|---|
| Typical supply condition | Sintered |
| Hardness (typical) | ~88-93 HRA |
Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.
More on CNC Surface Grinding Hard Alloys
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc surface grinding guidance for all hard alloys grades are on our CNC Surface Grinding Hard Alloys page.
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Quoting CNC Surface Grinding 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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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Surface Grinding Tungsten Carbide?
CNC Surface Grinding 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 Surface Grinding?
Tungsten Carbide is extreme hardness for tooling and wear parts, which makes it well suited to CNC Surface Grinding. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Tungsten Carbide grinding part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Surface Grinding Tungsten Carbide?
Achievable tolerances for Tungsten Carbide grinding depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Grinding routinely holds single-micron tolerances on diameter, flatness and parallelism. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
Does CNC Surface Grinding Tungsten Carbide require dedicated tooling?
Most Tungsten Carbide grinding work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is CNC Surface Grinding Tungsten Carbide and how is it done?
CNC Surface Grinding Tungsten Carbide refers to surface grinding produces flat, parallel faces with fine finish using a horizontal abrasive wheel. 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 material thickness or size range suits CNC Surface Grinding Tungsten Carbide?
We machine Tungsten Carbide across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.