In the world of high-performance tooling and industrial wear protection, tungsten carbide plates (also known as cemented carbide sheets) are the gold standard. Whether it’s for precision stamping dies or heavy-duty lining for abrasive materials, these plates provide the hardness and longevity that steel simply cannot match.
At Panda Carbide Technology, we specialize in manufacturing industrial-grade carbide plates that help our global partners reduce maintenance costs and maximize productivity.
1. What Makes Tungsten Carbide Plates Superior?
Tungsten carbide plates are composite materials made from tungsten carbide powder and a metal binder (usually Cobalt). The result is a material with:
- Extreme Hardness: Reaching levels of $HRA \text{ 88-93}$.
- High Compressive Strength: Ideal for heavy-load industrial applications.
- Heat & Corrosion Resistance: Maintaining structural integrity at high operating temperatures.
Technical Insight: The quality of a carbide plate is determined by its grain size and sintering process. Our plates utilize HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) sintering to eliminate internal porosity, ensuring maximum strength. (Learn more about HIP Sintering on Wikipedia)
2. Versatile Applications Across Industries
From the manufacturing hubs in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden and the USA to mining operations in Australia and South Africa, our carbide plates are used across various sectors:
- Stamping & Punching Dies: Ideal for electronic components and silicon steel sheet punching.
- Woodworking & Metalworking: Custom-cut strips and plates for high-speed cutting tools.
- Wear Protection: Used as lining plates in chutes, mixers, and crushers where abrasion is high.
- Aerospace & Defense: Precision-machined plates for components requiring ultra-high density.
3. Technical Specifications & Grades
To help you choose the right material, here are our standard grade recommendations:
4. Why Partner with Panda Carbide Technology?
Choosing a supplier for cemented carbide plates requires a focus on consistency.
- Customization: We offer thickness from 0.5mm to 60mm and various widths/lengths.
- Global Export: We provide door-to-door logistics and technical support for clients in over 40 countries.
- Quality Control: Every plate undergoes ultrasonic flaw detection before shipping.
5. Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ
Q: Can tungsten carbide plates be machined after sintering?
A: Due to their extreme hardness, carbide plates can only be machined using diamond tools, EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), or precision grinding.
Q: What is the largest size plate Panda Carbide can produce?
A: We can manufacture standard plates up to 300mm x 300mm in a single piece, with larger dimensions available for custom strip configurations.
Q: How do you prevent cracking in high-impact applications?
A: We recommend using grades with a higher Cobalt percentage (e.g., 15% or 20%) to increase fracture toughness for impact-heavy tasks.
Panda Carbide-More Than Tough!