Tungsten carbide is indeed a common material for chamfering tools, but not all chamfering tools are made of tungsten carbide. Tungsten carbide (carbide alloy) is particularly suitable for machining metal materials due to its high hardness and good wear resistance. Approximately 60% of metalworking chamfering tools on the market are made of tungsten carbide, especially suitable for difficult-to-machine materials such as stainless steel and alloy steel.
Other materials each have their advantages.
Besides tungsten carbide, chamfering tools have several other material options:
- High-speed steel: Lower cost, suitable for intermittent machining
- Ceramic: High temperature resistance, but relatively brittle
- Diamond coating: Long lifespan, suitable for precision machining
- Titanium carbide: Between tungsten carbide and ceramic
How to choose the right material?
Three key factors need to be considered when choosing:
- Hardness of the material being machined
- Machining accuracy requirements
- Budget range
