Tungsten Carbide Rods
Pressed and sintered tungsten carbide rods made to your drawing or standard size for use in drill bits, end mills, reamers and other cutting tools requiring high wear resistance and impact strength.
Tungsten Carbide Rods Catalogue
YL10.2 Tungsten Carbide Rods/H6 Short Rods
This is a YL10.2 tungsten carbide rod in H6 short rod form, produced for use in tooling, wear…
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Tungsten Carbide Extension Shank
This is a tungsten carbide extension shank designed for use in high-wear or high-precision…
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Two 30º Twisted Coolant Ducts Rod
This is a tungsten carbide rod with two 30º twisted coolant ducts, designed for use in cutting…
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Coolant Single-hole Tungsten Carbide Rod
This is a tungsten carbide rod with a single coolant hole, designed for use in machining and…
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Tungsten Carbide Rods with Chamfer
These are tungsten carbide rods with a chamfered end, used in the manufacture of cutting tools…
View Details →Problems This Family Solves
- Standard steel rod blanks wear out quickly in high-speed or abrasive cutting applications
- Inconsistent rod geometry leads to tool runout and poor machining results
- Custom rod shapes are difficult to source with consistent material properties
- Low-density or porous rods fail under high impact during machining
- Lack of material traceability in rod blanks leads to quality uncertainty in finished tools
Who Buys These Parts
- Tool makers producing drill bits end mills and reamers for metal and wood machining
- Machinery manufacturers requiring precision carbide rod blanks for custom tool assemblies
- Mold and die shops sourcing raw material for custom cutting inserts and tool components
- Industrial equipment makers building high-wear parts from carbide rod stock
- Contract manufacturers needing repeatable rod geometry and material consistency
Why These Parts Hold Up
- Made from 100% virgin tungsten carbide material for consistent hardness and wear resistance
- Pressed on imported equipment and sintered in over-pressure furnace for high density and closed porosity
- Available in YL10.2 YG6 YG12 YG15X and other grades with documented physical properties
- Stock items ship 3-5 days after payment is received; custom rods quoted with a delivery time
- Every order is tested for physical properties shape and tolerance before shipping
Typical Applications
- Raw material for drilling tools used in metal and composite machining
- Blank rods for end mills and reamers in high-speed CNC operations
- Custom rod shapes machined from drawing for specialized cutting tools
- High-wear components in industrial cutting and shaping equipment
- Replacement rods for tools that have failed due to material softness or porosity
Pressed Sintered and Ground In House
Weighing In of Ingredients
Tungsten carbide powder and cobalt binder weighed to the grade formula.
Milling
Powders wet milled so the binder is evenly distributed through the mix.
Spray Drying
The slurry is spray dried into free-flowing granules that press consistently.
Testing
Granulate checked before it is committed to a press run.
Forming
Blanks pressed on imported presses from the mould for that part.
Sintering
Sintered at around 1450 degrees C in an over-pressure furnace to close porosity.
Machining
Ground and finished to the dimensions on the drawing.
Quality Control
Physical properties, shape and tolerance checked, then inspection photographs sent before delivery.
Tungsten Carbide Rods FAQ
Can you make rods to my own drawing?
Yes. OEM and ODM services are available based on customer drawings or samples.
How long is the lead time?
Stock items ship 3-5 days after payment is received. Customised items are given a delivery time in the quotation.
Which grade should I choose for a high-speed drill bit?
For high-speed drilling with moderate impact, YL10.2 offers high hardness and wear resistance. For higher impact, consider YG15X or YG12.
Can I test a sample before ordering in bulk?
Yes. Samples are available for pre-testing. Send the drawing and service conditions for a sample quote.
How are parts checked before shipping?
Physical properties, shape and tolerance are inspected before shipping, and detailed inspection photographs are sent for confirmation before delivery.
Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
A manufacturer in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China, producing tungsten carbide parts for over 15 years.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. A 100% satisfaction guarantee is provided. If there is a quality issue, provide photos by email and we will arrange replacement.
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Quote Tungsten Carbide Rods
Send the drawing or the dimensions with the service conditions and you will get a grade recommendation alongside the price.