Cemented carbides might sound like a niche term, but they’re everywhere in tough industrial jobs—think cutting blades in factories, molds for making screws, or drill bits for mining. Why? Because they’re ultra-hard, wear-resistant, and can handle impacts and corrosion like champs. In “hard vs. hard” scenarios, they’re the go-to material.
But different industries demand wildly different things from them:
- A cutting blade for precision machining needs edges so sharp—even a tiny deviation ruins the part.
- A screw-making mold must survive tens of thousands of presses, or screws warp.
- A mining drill bit that cracks easily won’t last 10 meters of drilling…
That’s why customization is the only way—tweaking formulas, sizes, and processes to fit specific industries and conditions. To make this easier, we’ve mapped out the entire “needs-to-delivery” process into a clear step-by-step guide. Who does what, how long it takes, and what to watch for—all laid out to save time and headaches.
Customization Process for Cemented Carbide Products
| Stage | Core Actions | Key Notes/Timelines |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Requirement Collection | Provide detailed drawings OR physical samples (at least one); Clarify application scenarios and operating parameters; Agree on material selection (grades/formulations). | - Need to clarify the industry (cutting/molding/mining, etc.) and operating parameters (e.g., cutting speed, impact load, temperature) - Materials can be YG8, YT15, or special formulations with TaC/NbC additions |
| 2. Production Drawing Design | Create standardized production drawings (including dimensional tolerances, structural details, and process requirements). | - Cycle: 3–5 days (extended for complex structures) - Drawings include details like edge radii, draft angles, and process specifications |
| 3. Mutual Drawing Confirmation | Both sides verify dimensional precision and process feasibility; sign off on drawings. | - Focus on confirming dimensional tolerances, precision grinding feasibility, sintering shrinkage compensation, etc. - Require full parameter consensus to avoid mass production deviations |
| 4. Customized Production | Launch full production process: raw materials → forming → sintering → finishing. | - Raw material stage: formula adjustment, uniform mixing control - Forming stage: pressing density, mold design - Sintering stage: temperature curves, vacuum environment - Finishing stage: grinding accuracy, surface treatment - Cycle: 25–30 days (varies by formula/processing difficulty) |
| 5. Comprehensive Quality Inspection | Conduct multi-dimensional testing on finished products and issue reports. | - Dimensional accuracy: ±0.005mm level control (for precision scenarios) - Material properties: hardness, density, bending strength, wear/impact resistance tests - Simulate real working conditions to verify "performance-scenario matching" |
| 6. Packaging & Delivery | Protective packaging and logistics arrangement for shipment. | - Packaging: moisture-proof, rust-proof, shock-resistant design - Logistics: ocean/air freight options, cycle 5–7 days (adjusted by distance/method) |