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Raw material shortage hits industry and SMEs hard • 14.10.26
Tungsten carbide shortage puts industry and SMEs under pressure
Tungsten carbide is indispensable for many industrial applications. But rising prices, geopolitical dependencies and uncertain supply chains show how much the tungsten carbide shortage is already putting pressure on industry, carbide manufacturing and SMEs.
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The underestimated moment of precision • 14.10.26
Why precision in carbide manufacturing begins in the green compact
The decisive precision is created long before carbide is sintered – in the green compact. In this chalk-soft but dimensionally stable state, contours can be created so precisely that hardly any rework is needed later. Working cleanly here lays the foundation for dimensional accuracy and complex geometries.
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When steel fails prematurely: carbide delivers • 14.10.26
Carbide in industry: hard, precise, durable
What does carbide do in everyday use? We classify its material properties, explain how formulation and processing determine performance, and show the benefits with clear examples: gear cutting tools and hob blanks for tight tolerances, knives and nozzles for abrasive media, precise components for medical technology. The result: longer service life and reliable quality.
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