ANSI: LRD 080504FL-P AK1020
ISO: LRD 080504FL-P AK1020
Cemented carbides are a class of hard materials used extensively for cutting tools, as well as in other industrial applications. It consists of fine particles of carbide cemented into a composite by a binder metal. Cemented carbides commonly use tungsten carbide (WC), titanium carbide (TiC), or tantalum carbide (TaC) as the aggregate. Mentions of "carbide" or "tungsten carbide" in industrial contexts usually refer to these cemented composites. The cobalt content could vary from 5% to 23% base on application. 8% to 12% are the most common for cutting tools. Ruthenium is used to replace cobalt as a perfered binder for the best cutting performance.
Grade for medium machining of hard to machine materials, high temperature resistant nickel and titanium alloys as well as exotic materials. Grade can also be used for light medium turning of stainless steel.
