CUTTING TOOLS

 

HIGH-PERFORMANCE TUNGSTEN CARBIDE FOR CUTTING TOOLS

Designed for manufacturers looking to push the boundaries of traditional grades, our bars offer a combination of performance and industrial stability

Norimat does not position itself as just an SPS expert. We act as a technology partner, capable of :

  • Adapting the formulation to the actual needs of the tool
  • Ensuring performance gains

Our ambition is simple : to supply tungsten carbides that enable tool manufacturers to stay one step ahead, without compromising on reliability, safety or regulations.

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ANOTHER WAY TO DENSIFY CARBIDE

The key to our differentiation lies in Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS).

Unlike conventional sintering methods, SPS enables extremely rapid densification with low diffusion, resulting in a very fine microstructure.

 

A DECISIVE ADVANTAGE

SPS requires only a single sintering cycle, whereas conventional sintering requires several cycles, including a HIP stage. This reduces quality risks and significantly shortens production time, offering an attractive return on investment.

This microstructural control translates directly into :

  • A simultaneous increase in hardness and toughness
  • High microstructural homogeneity, essential for tool performance in service

NORIMAT CAN SUPPORT YOU FROM THE FEASABAILITY STUDY TO THE SERIAL PRODUCTION OF YOUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE CUTTING TOOLS

BINDERLESS : Reducing cobalt without compromising performance

The issue of cobalt is no longer optional. It is technical, regulatory and HSE-related.

Thanks to optimised formulations and the process leverage offered by SPS, Norimat is developing binderless solutions capable of improving the mechanical performance expected of demanding cutting tools.

Cobalt reduction is made possible by :

  • Complete densification
  • Precise grain size control

These solutions are designed for applications where high performance and REACH compliance must coexist over the long term.

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