Sintering process
The sintering process converts the blank into a homogeneous
and dense carbide with a high level of hardness. The material
is sintered at temperatures between 1,300 and 1,500 °C
(liquid phase sintering) and sometimes also at high pressure
(up to 100 bar). The volume is reduced by up to 50 % during
this process.
Finishing
In order to achieve the final requirements of surface finish, tolerances,
etc. carbide parts can be subjected to a series of finishing
processes such as grinding, spark erosion and coating.
