What makes tungsten carbide the king of cutting blades?

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What makes tungsten carbide the king of cutting
blades?
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• Tungsten carbide blades have revolutionized
  precision cutting in the world. Its unmatched
  performance is observed and experienced in almost
  every industry. This blade, made primarily of
  tungsten carbide particles bonded in a metal
  matrix, marked a high water mark in modern
  technology balancing extreme hardness against
  tremendous toughness.
• Tungsten carbide traces its origin to the early
  20th century when researchers searched for
  something harder than steel. A revolution in
  cutting technology began in 1923 with the
  introduction of the first tungsten carbide
  cutting tools. As carbide has improved in
  composition as well as manufacturing processes,
  we have come to use these high-performance blades.

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• Properties of tungsten carbide blades
• Hardness and toughness Blades containing
  tungsten carbide are extremely hard, up to 9.5 on
  the Mohs scale when compared to diamond at 10.
  The hardness is directly associated with good
  abrasion resistance so that blades do not lose
  their cutting edge for as long as any ordinary
  steel blade could, a scenario where change is
  made less frequently in production, idle time is
  reduced, and productivity is increased in
  industries.
• Thermal conductivity Although much less
  thermally conductive than many metals, tungsten
  carbides thermal properties are very suitable in
  cutting applications. Its moderate thermal
  conductivity helps to dissipate heat generated
  during the cutting process, avoiding overheating
  of the blade, as well as of the material
  undergoing cuts. This characteristic is
  especially important at higher-speed cutting
  operations where the buildup of heat can be a
  problem.

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• Chemical resistance Tungsten carbide is
  resistant to most chemicals and corrosive
  materials. It is made of this material because it
  can be used under harsh environments or when
  cutting materials that can react to, or corrode,
  other blade materials. Acidic woods, corrosive
  metals and many other materials- its blades
  maintain their integrity and performance.
• Edge retention The most coveted attribute of
  tungsten carbide knives is edge retention. The
  balance between hardness and toughness allows the
  knife to retain a sharp cutting edge that could
  easily last much longer than the conventional
  blades. This leads to a generally more consistent
  cut, lessening the need to resharpen repeatedly
  or replace several times.

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• Applications in various industries
• Metalworking and machining Tungsten carbide
  blades are versatile, as there is a broad
  application in metalworking while using hard
  metals, alloys, or abrasive materials. They can
  be used in milling, turning, and drilling with
  accuracy and longevity at very high manufacturing
  standards.
• Woodworking and forestry Tungsten carbide-tipped
  saw blades and cutting tools are used in forestry
  and woodworking industries as they can easily cut
  through knots, resinous woods, and even wood with
  small metal objects without blunting as fast as
  traditional blades.
• Plastics and composites processing Bay Plastics
  has adopted tungsten carbide blades for its
  cutting operations. They provide superior
  performance in cutting and shaping plastics and
  composites without melting or deforming the
  material, enabling the manufacture of
  high-quality plastic components.

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• Food processing and packaging Tungsten carbide
  blades cut sharper and resist wear longer in
  continuous cutting of abrasive or frozen foods,
  in addition to resisting chemicals and holding up
  to situations where frequent cleaning or
  sanitizing is required.
• Medical and surgical instruments Tungsten
  carbide is used in the medical field due to its
  accuracy and hardness in the production of
  surgical instruments and other medical equipment.
  Its blades, ranging from scalpels and bone saw
  blades, possess sharpness and dependability
  majorly needful in medical procedures.
• Specialized tungsten carbide blades
• Gala die cutting solutions Gala Die is the
  leader in specialized tungsten carbide blades for
  the die cutting industry.

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• Gala Die blades provide clean, accurate cuts on
  everything from a few microns to thick rubbers
  with an emphasis on tailored solutions to fulfill
  the special needs of each client. This means
  manufacturers can fine-tune their cutting process
  to meet the particular requirements of certain
  materials and applications.
• Maags precision cutting technology Maags
  tungsten carbide blade technology is engineered
  at a high level, targeting large volumes with
  excellent cut quality, for the production of
  plastics and polymer industries. It specifically
  deals with pelletizing and granulating processes.
  Its innovations in geometric blade formations and
  matter presence have led to standards for
  pelletizing and granulating processes.
• Custom-designed blades for specific applications
  As the usage of tungsten carbide is very
  flexible, it allows manufacturers to make highly
  specialized blades for various unique cutting
  tasks. Working closely with blade producers can
  lead to highly specific blades for intricate
  die-cutting jobs to complex multi-edge blades for
  highly complex cutting operations that require
  multiple cuts.

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• Conclusion
• Tungsten carbide blades come with a lot of
  advantages in cutting technology, with hardness,
  resistance to wear, and flexibility similar to
  that offered by traditional materials. Their
  reputation of holding an edge for a long time
  coupled with an ability to withstand severe
  environments make them highly valued in a wide
  range of industries.
• From medical instruments that need to be accurate
  to forestry equipment that must be durable,
  tungsten carbide blades seem to push the barriers
  of what is possible with other cutting
  technologies. In the future, tungsten carbide
  blades will play a more important role in
  precision cutting as manufacturing processes
  change and new materials and applications emerge,
  thus promoting further innovation and efficiency.

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