Composite Rods WRC 50, WRC 60, and WRC 70 consist of crushed, coarse-grained sintered tungsten carbide in a copper-based "Nickel Silver" alloy matrix (Cu 46–50%, Ni 9–11%, Zn — balance).
Due to the sharp edges of the crushed tungsten carbide, the material is suitable for creating and refurbishing drilling and cutting tools — e.g. for the mining industry, on drilling tools, stabilizers, and thread drilling machines. The self-fluxing copper alloy matrix has sufficient hardness and resistance to corrosion and erosive wear.
Welding is performed with an oxy-acetylene torch.
Composite Rods are available in 5 different carbide grain size ranges: 1.6–3.2 mm, 3.2–4.8 mm, 4.8–6.4 mm, 6.4–8.0 mm, 8.0–9.6 mm.
| Component | Content |
|---|---|
| CCG* (primary) | 60–70% |
| Cu-Alloy / Nickel Silver (Cu 46–50%, Ni 9–11%, Zn – reszta) | 30–40% |
* CCG – Cemented Tungsten Carbide Grit
| Hardness HV0.1 | Melting temperature Ts (°C) | Density (g/cm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 1200–1600 | <1450 | 13 |
5 kg (450 mm length).