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Element
Weight %
Comment
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as WC balance
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as WC balance
7 - 12 %
0.7 %
max
0.5 %
max
Application areas
Powder grade TS was developed for use in a wide range of tooling products, such as indexable inserts, woodworking tools and wear parts.
Other
Grade TS has a small amount of 1-2 μm sized cubic carbides which increases the hardness and decreases the density of the material. Thanks to the fine particle size of the powder, milling characteristics are great and comparable to virgin WC-Co powders.
This material data has been provided by Global Tungsten & Powders Corp..