ANSI: CCMT 32.51-FF1 TP3501
ISO: CCMT 09T304-FF1 TP3501
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.
1st choice for secured productivity in steels. Intended for tough demanding applications. Intermittent machining and/or speed limitations. Roughing to finishing, especially smaller components. Highly capable in stainless steels applications.
