ANSI: HIBF1000TL10
ISO: HIBF1000TL10
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.
A K10 substrate premium grade with built-in wear resistance and a TiAlN-PVD coating for extended life during finishing applications. Used in ball nose finishing and back draft inserts for the die and mould industry, it is capable of running at moderate to high cutting speeds.
