The difference between Tungsten Carbide and Tungsten Carbide?

[Gorog]

Huh? That's what I thought when I saw Tungsten Carbide on Dremel, being capable of cutting anything short of diamond, and Tungsten Carbide on Micromark, touted as only used for ceramics, NOT for steel, stainless or high carbon. I like Micromark, but it is kind of confusing when you don't know who to believe. By the way, check it out: google Micromark, they vend some nice model making accessories and tools, if you are into that kind of stuff, ships, trains, miniaturized zombie brains . Peace.
David

 

[PSD]

Might just be that there are many different grades of carbide. I use carbide inserts in my shop for metal turning, I have to buy different carbide inserts depending on what I am cutting, some for steel, some for stainless, aluminum, titanium etc. Even with all the different grades I have I recently had to order more because I had a job come in that was Inconel 718 (Super high nickel aircraft alloy) and that stuff would quickly destroy any of the ones I had in the shop. Chances are they probably know what they are talking about and are recomending the best use of that carbide, does not mean you cant try it on whatever you intend to cut though.

 

[Gorog]

That makes...quite a lot of sense. And I rarely work with metal, I usually am a wood/glass/ceramic/something like that kind of dude, so I was not unhappy-fied persay by Micromark's carbides, just confused. GREAT metalwork, by the by, while I don't love guns, I do love that barrel on that S&W, it is gorgeous (I'd actually be afraid to use the darn thing if push came to shove, it's just too beautiful ) Well, peace, everyone, I'll be getting to work now.
David

 

[PSD]

...GREAT metalwork, by the by, while I don't love guns, I do love that barrel on that S&W, it is gorgeous (I'd actually be afraid to use the darn thing if push came to shove, it's just too beautiful ...

Thanks. There have been about 40 rounds through it since the barrel was put on, it shoots nice... if you like big stuff.

 

[Gorog]

My friend, who incidentally also has Asperger's Syndrome, is a HUGE fan of heavy, big weapons, the bigger the better. Next time he comes over, I'll show him your S&W barrel. He'd probably do corkscrewing backflips through flaming, spiney hoops to the point of exhaustion just to see it. Big guns, blades, and cool bicycles are his loves in life. Peace, thanks for the info.
David

 

[kronckew]

another factor is the tool diameter which affects the surface cutting speed (velocity=rpm x diameter/2), and the tooth profile & number of teeth per inch, all of which will vary with the intended material that is to be cut.