You should choose a carbide blank when wear resistance, tool life and dimensional stability are important for your application. The high hardness and wear resistance of carbide ensure longer tool life, whilst its dimensional stability contributes to accurate and consistent performance. In addition, carbide is resistant to high temperatures. This makes the material suitable for applications involving higher cutting speeds.
Tungsten carbide blanks
GSE Carbide supplies almost all standard shapes according to your drawing, for use in tooling applications.
- Suitable for various applications
- On request according to your drawing
- Call-off option for even shorter lead times
Blanks on request
You can contact us for all your requests for ground and unground carbide blanks with short lead times. These are available in different grades for varying application. The options and sizes for our carbide blanks are endless, as all our blanks are supplied according to your drawing.
From enquiry to order
Submit your request
Simply submit your request by email. Please send us your drawing with the specified tolerances. If we have any questions, we will contact you.
Quotation
We will review your request and send you a personalised quotation, including details on validity and estimated lead time.
Order & Delivery
Please confirm your order by responding to our offer. We will process your order and deliver it to your chosen address.
Examples
Types of blanks
Below you will find a selection of examples of carbide blanks:
- Rods
- Strips
- Blades
- Rings
- Discs
- Top-ons
- Inserts
- And many more blanks
Even shorter lead times
Blanks on call-off
To make your production process as flexible and reliable as possible, GSE Carbide is the ideal partner. Would you like to be supplied periodically or be guaranteed material availability at all times? Then use our call-off service!
We will stock up for you at our site. As a result, you do not need to stock your site yourself and next-day delivery is possible. This gives you optimum flexibility and ensures that the material is available.
Contact us to discuss your specific application
What are cemented carbide and tungsten carbide blanks?
A cemented carbide blank or semi-finished product will be further machined into a specific component or tool. The distinction between tungsten carbide and cemented carbide is that tungsten carbide is a component of the material known as cemented carbide. Cemented carbide is produced by combining tungsten carbide with a binder. Cemented carbide can be produced in various forms as blanks or semi-finished products. The appropriate form depends on the final product, the application and the required subsequent machining operations.
Would you like to have cemented carbide preforms made to your drawings?
GSE Carbide can supply custom-made cemented carbide preforms on request. The technical drawing forms the basis for this. Based on this, the required shape and dimensions are assessed and a quotation can be provided for the desired blank. A complete drawing, on which all relevant dimensions and tolerances are clearly indicated, is therefore important. In addition, the required quantities must be specified in the enquiry. Once the specifications are complete, GSE Carbide can assess the enquiry and arrange for the preform to be produced in accordance with the specified requirements. This results in a carbide blank or semi-finished product that is suitable for further machining and its final application.
FAQ about carbide blanks
When should you choose a carbide blank?
Is it possible to produce a prototype before going into mass production?
Yes, it is possible to have a prototype made before moving on to series production. This allows you to test the design and its application before proceeding to series production. Would you like to discuss the options for your application? Please contact us.
Which tools are made from carbide blanks?
Carbide blanks are used for various types of tools and wear parts. Examples include disc cutters, cutting blades, blades, push buttons and indexable inserts. Depending on the application, different shapes and designs can be used. For instance, discs are used for disc cutters, straight strips and round rings for cutting blades, and cubes and strips for blades. The possible applications are not limited to these examples. Tungsten carbide blanks are used for a wide range of tools, wear parts and industrial applications. GSE Carbide supplies moulded parts in accordance with your technical drawing, tailored to the desired application.
What is the lead time for carbide blanks?
The lead time for blanks depends on the type of blank. The dimensions and quantities also play a role. Would you like to know the lead time for your required product? Please send us your enquiry, including a technical drawing and the quantities. We will send you a quote including the price and lead time.