M.A. FORD 22909600F Carbide Drill Solid Carbide 144° 0.096 Dia 0.096 Shank 2.000 OAL 3 Flute 1.000 Flute Length Carbide Fordlube

Cutting Edge Definition

Cemented carbides are a class of hard materials used extensively for cutting tools, as well as in other industrial applications. It consists of fine particles of carbide cemented into a composite by a binder metal. Cemented carbides commonly use tungsten carbide (WC), titanium carbide (TiC), or tantalum carbide (TaC) as the aggregate. Mentions of "carbide" or "tungsten carbide" in industrial contexts usually refer to these cemented composites. The cobalt content could vary from 5% to 23% base on application. 8% to 12% are the most common for cutting tools. Ruthenium is used to replace cobalt as a perfered binder for the best cutting performance.

Grade and Coating Description

Fordlube Titanium DiBoride (TiB2) is a unique coating with a low aluminum affinity, smooth surface finish and high hardness.