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When Should Tungsten Carbide Coatings Be Used?

Abrasive wear, erosion and surface-system selection for WC-based coatings.

Strength

WC-based systems offer very high wear resistance when the surface is supported by a suitable substrate and service temperature is appropriate.

Limits

Impact, temperature, corrosion and edge geometry still matter; “hardest” is not always “best”.

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