Cast Tungsten-Carbide Cored Rod (YZ series)
Tube filled with cast tungsten-carbide particles for bit gauge and extreme wear.
Material overview
Cast Tungsten-Carbide Cored Rod (YZ series) is included in the Oil Drill Bit & Hardbanding Consumables catalog. Tube filled with cast tungsten-carbide particles for bit gauge and extreme wear. Key characteristics for evaluation include Hard WC particles HV 2000+ in Ni/steel tube, oxy-acetylene deposited, and extreme abrasion. Typical applications include Rock-bit and PDC-bit gauge protection, fishing tools, and milling and shoe cutters. The dataset currently includes 5 property records covering chemical composition and mechanical properties. Associated standards include A5.21, and product form records cover Bar / Rod. Final chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment, dimensions, inspection, and documentation must be confirmed against the applicable specification and mill certificate.
Key characteristics
- Hard WC particles HV 2000+ in Ni/steel tube
- oxy-acetylene deposited
- extreme abrasion
Typical applications
- Rock-bit and PDC-bit gauge protection
- fishing tools
- milling and shoe cutters
Grade names and equivalents
Technical properties
Typical values are for reference only. Final chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment, dimensions, inspection, and documentation are confirmed against the applicable specification and MTC/COA before order acceptance.
Chemical composition
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cast WC | 60-70 | wt% | Typical value |
| Tube (Ni/steel) | 30-40 | wt% | Typical value |
| Total C | 3.5-4.5 | wt% | Typical value |
Mechanical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC hardness | 2000-2500 | HV | Particles |
| Matrix hardness | 30-45 HRC | HRC | As deposited |
Standards and specifications
Forms, applications, and capabilities
Product forms
Industries
- Industry
- Industry
Capabilities
- Capability
- Capability
- Nondestructive & Laboratory Testing