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Tungsten Steel YG15
Material Type
Metal
Material Name
Tungsten Steel YG15
Process Compatibility
CNC Milling, CNC Turning
introduction
Tungsten Steel YG15 in CNC Machining
Tungsten Steel YG15 is preferred for precision cutting processes because of its characteristics.
It stands out for its toughness and hardness. It's a tungsten carbide alloy, which is composed mainly of tungsten and carbon, resulting in a significantly harder substance than many other types of steel. This particular grade of tungsten steel has outstanding wear resistance and can withstand intense working conditions. Tungsten Steel YG15 is for producing tools that need to maintain sharp edges and endure heavy loads without deforming.
With superior hardness and strength, this material stands up to rigorous operations where other materials might fail. We use YG15 when manufacturing tools like engraving machine knife cutters or rolling high-speed ribbed steel due to its reliability under stress. Machining YG15 has less downtime for tool changes, and DEK ensures more consistent quality in finished products.
Properties
Properties Table of Tungsten Steel YG15
| Property | |
|---|---|
| Density | 13.9-14.2 |
| Hardness | ≥87 HRA |
| Bending Strength(N/mm²) | ≥2250 |
| Porosity | ≤A04, B04 |
| Coefficient of Expansion(°C-1) | 5.3 x 10^-6/°C |
| Chemical Composition | wc: 85%, co:15% |
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Basic Knowledge of Tungsten Steel YG15
What is Tungsten Steel YG15?
Tungsten Steel YG15, also known as cemented carbide, is a high-performance material composed of tungsten carbide (WC) particles held together by a binder, usually cobalt. YG15 indicates a specific composition and performance grade for this type of tungsten steel.
It's commonly used in cutting tools, dies, and other applications where hardness and wear resistance are important.
Advantages of Tungsten Steel YG15
High hardness
Excellent wear resistance
Good toughness
High temperature resistance
Corrosion resistance
Applications of Tungsten Steel YG15
Metal cutting tools
Surgical instruments
Aerospace components
Wire drawing dies
Wear-resistant parts
FAQ
Machining Tungsten Steel YG15 Buying FAQ
Yes, tungsten steel YG15 is highly resistant to corrosion.
Welding tungsten steel YG15 is challenging because of its high melting point and the potential for grain boundary issues. Traditional welding methods are often unsuitable. However, techniques like brazing, which involves melting a lower melting point filler material, can be used effectively to join tungsten steel components.
Laser cutting tungsten steel YG15 is difficult due to its extreme hardness. The high melting point of tungsten carbide makes it resistant to conventional laser cutting methods. As an alternative, processes like electrical discharge machining (EDM) are commonly used for precision cutting of tungsten steel, allowing for intricate shapes and fine details.
Tungsten steel YG15 is not considered lightweight. Its density is higher compared to many other materials.
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