How to Safety Handling Tungsten Carbides

To prevent safety risk connected with handling tungsten carbide, the following basic safety practices should be observed :

• Use a respirator and eye protection. These two protects the most vulnerable parts of your body when handling tungsten carbide. Using a respirator is important especially in situations where there is poor or no ventilation available. Even when a place is well-ventilated, using a respirator is still recommended.
• Full body protection. Wearing protective clothing for the entire body is also important. It helps prevent allergic reactions on the skin when it comes to contacts with tungsten carbide.
• Skin protection. Gloves are a must-wear when handling tungsten carbide. Its also important to apply barrier cream on the skin to add another layer protection against tungsten carbide dust or mist when working.
• Stay away from tungsten carbide work areas. if you have no business being in an area where there's work on tungsten carbide going on, stay out of it.

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Carbide Cutting tools benefits

Strength - Because carbide is a combination of carbon and variety of other extremely strong chemical elements, the results is material power full enough to cut through cast iron. Its torque strength is twice that of high speed steel and its compression strength is equally impressive.

Toughness - Carbide cutting tools on their own are tough, but with the added coatings available, they become almost indestructible tools for the machine industry to use in their cutting machines. Resistant to abrasions, thermal deformation and other material wear, carbide produces a quality cut and rarely needs repair or replacement.

Value - Because Carbide cutting tools work at high speeds without warping, and cut through even the toughest of materials, it keeps the assembly line working fast and productively. Its value is immense in that productions loads can be increased without extra wear and tear on parts, as well without any damage to the product being produced. Overall, this make carbide cutting tools a preference over high speed steel for machinists and other industry professionals.

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