MIG Tungsten Carbide Embedding
MIG tungsten carbide embedding creates a tough, high-wear weld overlay that is often the most cost-competitive solution for ground-engaging and low-tolerance applications.
MIG Tungsten Carbide Embedding
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- Larger surface areas per part and larger total surface area for an order lead to lower per square inch cost.
- Price is calculated assuming use of a tool steel matrix with 10-30 mesh (0.0232 inches to 0.0787 inches in diameter) crushed tungsten carbide. Other matrix metals and mesh sizes are available upon request.
- The Calculated price assumes parts are clean and do not require prep such as, for example, mill scale removal. Pi Fabricators offers in house mass finishing and abrasive blasting to cost effectively prep parts if required.
- Heavy parts with a small surface area to be coated will cost more than shown in this cost calculator for a given surface area due to extra handling costs as well as increased preheating time.
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What industries use MIG tungsten carbide embedding hardface?
MIG tungsten carbide embedding is often the highest value option in any low tolerance high wear application. Here are a few examples of industries that benefit from MIG tungsten carbide embedding hardface:
- Recycling
- Wood Products
- Agriculture
- Logging
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Manufacturing
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Why does MIG Tungsten Carbide Embedding offer such a high return on investment?
By using recycled tungsten carbide and relatively cost effective tool steel welding wire (as compared to more exotic hardfacing metals) MIG tungsten carbide embedding hardface delivers extreme wear resistance at a competitive price.
The advantages of a tool steel matrix
The weak link in most MIG tungsten carbide embedding isn't the carbide—it's the matrix holding it. When the matrix wears away, the carbide simply falls out of your hardface, exposing more steel matrix which rapidly wears.
That is why we strictly use a Tool Steel Matrix.
Because tool steel is far more wear-resistant than carbon steel, it retains the carbide particles significantly longer. This simple upgrade keeps your parts protected and increases effective wear life by a factor of 2 to 8.
What is MIG tungsten carbide embedding?
MIG tungsten carbide embedding, also known as embedded carbide and drop carbide, is a specialized welding technique used to enhance wear resistance of parts. The process involves dropping carbide grit into the molten weld pool during welding. These carbide particles become embedded in the weld metal as it solidifies, creating a composite material that is tough and wear resistant.
MIG tungsten carbide embedding often offers the highest value relative to its wear resistance for applications requiring low dimensional tolerance.
Extreme Abrasion Resistance:
Experience the pinnacle of abrasion protection. Our process embeds tungsten carbide particles, with a hardness of 70 HRC, within a robust tool steel matrix, with a hardness range of 55-60 HRC, delivering exceptional wear resistance that outperforms conventional MIG Tungsten Carbide Embedding by more than 2 times. This translates to significantly extended equipment life and reduced maintenance costs.
Cost-Effective Solution:
Achieve superior wear protection without breaking the bank. Pi Fabricators MIG Carbide Embedding process is not only more durable but also is offered at a more competitive cost than most other shops, even when compared to shops offering conventional mild steel MIG tungsten carbide embedding. At Pi Fabricators You get the best of both worlds – top-tier performance and cost savings.
Evenly Dispersed Tungsten Carbide:
By using specialty tool steel welding wire Pi Fabricators achieves a fluid and clean weld puddle during the welding process. This fluid and clean weld puddle helps the tungsten carbide grit to more evenly disperse throughout the weld puddle while the tool steel is still a liquid maximizing the effectiveness and wear life of the hardface produced by the embedding process.
Long-Life Wood Hog Grate
We apply embedded carbide to heavy-duty parts like Wood Hog Grates, giving you superior durability where fine tolerances aren't needed.
Extend the Life of Your Hammer Mill Hammers
Our embedded carbide hammers are built to outlast standard parts, saving you downtime and money. Whether you need one or one thousand, we deliver.
From Upsell Strategy to Bestselling Product
Our client wanted to offer their customers an extremely wear-resistant debarker flight as a premium upsell. We partnered with them using our MIG Tungsten Carbide embedding process, creating a component that far exceeded expectations.
The new product line was so successful that today, the majority of the debarker flights they sell are coated by us. Their customers consistently report being surprised by how long the flights last, cementing our client's reputation for quality and durability.
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