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What is the difference between cemented carbide and cermet?
Both cemented carbide and cermet are composite materials made by mixing and sintering carbide or nitride powders with a metallic binder.
However, whereas cemented carbides are made of tungsten carbide (WC), the main component, bonded mainly with cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni),
Cermet is made by bonding titanium compounds such as titanium carbide (TiC) and titanium carbide nitride (TiCN) with nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co).
In other words, the difference between cemented carbide and cermet is the main component.
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Are there any changes due to thermal conductivity?
Thermal conductivity is based on the amount of Co. Lower Co levels lead to higher conductivity.
Generally, higher conductivity means that heat escapes well and frictional heat can be controlled. -
How do you store cemented carbide products?
For cemented carbide materials:
Storing at room temperature is fine. (Less than 300 in Celsius, as cobalt oxidizes at that temperature)
Humidity will leads to rusting, so we recommend storing the materials in an area with low humidity.
For complete metal molds:
Cemented Carbide corrosion can occur from grinding fluid, lubricating liquid, or other liquids.
If the grinding or lapping surface is not stored properly, corrosion may occur.
Store using a rust preventive oil or paper. -
What is the main component of cemented carbide?
The main component is tungsten carbide (WC), which becomes cemented carbide after bonding with metallic binders such as cobalt and nickel.
Additives such as chromium (Cr) are added to these alloys to create cemented carbides with various characteristics.
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