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Quick Poll: Machining Tungsten

Posted May. 01, 2023

Machinists who work with tungsten are often caught in a nonstop cycle of replacing tools worn out by the exceptionally hard metal while straining to avoid failures that would force them to scrap an expensive workpiece.

Which techniques have you used to overcome the challenges of machining tungsten?

Using carbide cutting tools that contain tungsten
14%
Using tools with precision-ground cutting edges
21%
Using tools with CVD or PVD coatings
24%
Performing work at a slow, steady pace
31%
Something else; tell us in the comments below
10%
Total votes: 29

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