GARY CARBIDE's tungsten carbide rods are specifically designed for woodworking applications. These rods offer excellent sharpness and durability, making them ideal for manufacturing cutting tools that need to withstand high-speed operations. Whether for milling, drilling, or cutting, our TCT rods provide reliable performance and long-lasting edge retention.
TCT Rods for Woodworking
| Grades | Binder % | Grain Size | Density | Hardness | T.R.S | KIC | USA Code | ISO Code | |
| g/cm3 | HRA | HV10 | N/mm2 | Mpa.m1/2 | |||||
| UK3 | 3.0 | Ultrafine | 15.15 | 94.2 | 2090 | 3500 | 6.5 | C4 | K01 |
| UH5 | 3.0 | Ultrafine | 15.15 | 94.3 | 2120 | 2600 | 6.9 | C4 | K01 |
| MH6 | 5.0 | Sub-micron | 14.95 | 93.6 | 1950 | 2800 | 8.5 | C3 | K10 |
| MH10F | 10.0 | Sub-micron | 14.45 | 91.8 | 1600 | 3800 | 11 | C2 | K30 |
| Grade | Chipboard | MDF & HDF | Solid Wood | Soft Wood | Composite Material | Acrylic |
| UK3 | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ||||
| UH5 | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ||
| MH6 | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | |||
| MH10F | ★★★ | ★★★ | ||||
| CF03 | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
★Moderate
★★OK
★★★Very good
★★★★Excellent
| OD | Tol. | Length | Tol. |
| 3.3 | ＋0.03 | 19 | ＋0.5 |
| 26 | |||
| 33 | |||
| 3.5 | 31 | ||
| 3.8 | 19 | ||
| 26 | |||
| 33 | |||
| 4.3 | 21 | ||
| 26 | |||
| 31 | |||
| 40 | |||
| 4.8 | 23 | ||
| 5.3 | 21 | ||
| 26 | |||
| 31 | |||
| 5.8 | 26 | ||
| 31 | |||
| 6.3 | 31 | ||
| 35 | |||
| 43 | |||
| 6.8 | 26 | ||
| 33 | |||
| 7.3 | 33 | ||
| 37 | |||
| 43 | |||
| 8.3 | 37 | ||
| 43 | |||
| 47 | |||
| 53 | |||
| 9.3 | 43 | ||
| 45 | |||
| 48 | |||
| 9.8 | 45 | ||
| 10.3 | 39 | ||
| 45 | |||
| 53 | |||
| 12.3 | 43 | ||
| 45 | |||
| 53 |
