Cemented Tungsten Carbide


Tungsten, the main component in Cemented Carbide is mined from the ground. This ore is processed chemically into what is known as Ammonium Paratungstate or APT. This is the raw material traded in “metric tonne units” or MTU on the world’s commodity markets. An MTU is a unit of measure defined as one tonne of ore concentrate containing 1 per cent of the desired product. So in essence, one ton of APT contains 10g of tungsten.
Most of the mined tungsten metal powder is converted to tungsten carbide by a reaction with pure carbon powder known as carbon black. It is combined in pusher or batch furnaces at 900-2000 deg C in a process called carburization. By melting the resulting mix of Tungsten Monocarbide (WC) with tungsten metal a eutectic
composition of WC and W2C is formed. The molten mix is poured into sheet castings and then rapidly quenched. This is a highly secretive process in which carbide manufacturer’s guard their exact process. The result of this quenching forms a very, hard material having a fine crystalline structure. After cooling this material is crushed and screened into various mesh sizes, into sub micro and nano grain sizes.
The resulting powder is mixed with a binder such as cobalt or chromium and formed into various shapes before going into a sintering furnace; the result is cemented tungsten carbide which is used by in various cutting tools for a number of industries.

Splitter Saw Blade Sharpening And Repair

Splitter Saw Sharpening

Splitter Saw Sharpening and Repair

We’ve been providing Splitter Saw Blade Sharpening, Service and Repair for over 20 years. We are located in the Port Kells Area of Surrey, BC

This picture is of a splitter saw set up on one of our grinding machines, providing a precision grind.

Saw Sharpening Services for the Surrey, Langley Area

“I didn’t know you guys were here.”  A common statement we hear from walk-in customers. So we have been working on our website design to make our Company more visible. The fact is, Carbide Tool Works has been in business for over 50 years providing saw sharpening, service, and manufacturing of circular saw blades and cutting tools. We are conveniently located in the Port Kells Industrial area of Surrey, BC. Servicing major sawmills, from BC to Saskatchewan and USA, as well as local businesses and hobbyists alike.

Saw Sharpening

Saw Sharpening

In 2008 Carbide Tool Works was sold to one of the Company’s employees Hagen Tilgner. Hagen and his staff of skilled craftsmen, contribute decades of experience in saw tensioning and leveling, grinding, tool and cutter design & machining.

From Circular Saw Blades, Knives, Tongue & Groove Cutters to Router and Drill Bits and more, our staff is qualified to help with your cutting and production demands.