There are many different types of carbides existing in a variety of applications. Carbides can be salt-like, or saline and they can also be metallic. When it comes to durability, the chemical composition of the metal carbides including titanium, chromium, tungsten and molybdenum are used in a wide variety of metal alloys because of their strength.
In most metalworking shops, grinding carbides poses a lot of challenges, not the least of this is the wear and tear on grinders and equipment in the process. In general machining and grinding shops, this may not be a service that is offered because of the difficulties in working with these types of alloys.
Expertise in Working with Metal and Equipment
One of the key issues in successful carbide grinding is to have the experience and the equipment to complete the task. Even with the latest and most up-to-date equipment, it is still critical to have the experts to operate the equipment and to find ways to make the grinding process more streamlined, lower cost and to the quality and standards required by the customer.
Not all grinding equipment it able to complete carbide grinding. The most efficient processes today, particularly with more complex parts and components, is to use CNC equipment.
The Benefits of Computer Numerical Control
Not only will this speed up the lengthy grinding that is necessary with manual grinding equipment, but it also allows for precise grinding with each component. Every piece that is produced through CNC carbide grinding will be identical to the original, which is ideal for both prototypes as well as OEM companies with large volume orders.
For interior and outside diameter grinding, particular with carbides, CNC equipment is the best option. The accuracy and tight tolerances are too time-consuming to produce using other methods, even with highly experienced operators.
