Carbide Cutting Services

Carbide is held together by binders. Improper processing can leach those binders and cause premature failure. Figure 1 (below) is magnified 100x and shows binder degradation that would be prone to chipping and premature failure due to improper WEDM methods.

We have developed an expertise in supplying custom shape carbide punches and inserts for stamping dies. Figure 2 (below) shows a much more solid grain structure that should result in a superior high volume stamping punch with the binders still intact. Processing for Figure 2 employed our best practices, including the purity of our WEDM water, limiting contaminants in the machines and other post WEDM processes required to prevent damage to the material binders.

Surface finish is also important. Our Agie WEDM machines are capable of creating surface finishes as fine as 4Ra”. Cut edge surface finish also comes into play when sharpening carbide on a surface grinder. Poor selections of grinding media and coolants can damage the structure of the carbide and lead to premature cut edge failure.

When properly processed, carbide can add to your bottom line. Our WEDM department is here to help you find success. Agie Wire EDM excels at cutting precision carbide and tool steels. Send us your information and let’s see how we can serve you today.

Tolerances held to +/-.00005” in a climate controlled atmosphere for machining and inspection. Surface finishes as fine as 4Ra” in carbide and 8Ra” in tool steels. We have a full service tool room to assist with any prep or secondary finishing needed. See our CNC Surface & Form Grinder. We are here to assist you with overflow, component work or production Wire EDM services. Our lead times in WEDM are often days, not weeks.

At Wisconsin Metal Parts we welcome challenges!