Blog — Tungsten Carbide Scrap & Cutting Tool Guides
Tungsten carbide scrap buying, the recycling process, XRF analysis, pricing; carbide milling, HSS drilling, diamond tools and coating technologies — practical guides written from real-world experience.
How Is Tungsten Carbide Scrap Pricing Determined?
How is tungsten carbide scrap priced? Tungsten content, cobalt binder ratio, contamination and the international APT market all directly influence your price.
How to Collect and Package Carbide Scrap Professionally
Proper collection and packaging can boost your carbide scrap price by 15-25%. Sorting, contamination prevention and shipping tips.
Carbide vs HSS: Cutting Tool Selection Guide
Technical differences between carbide and HSS cutting tools, which to use for which material, and total-cost comparison.
Diamond Tools: Applications, PCD vs CVD
Diamond tool applications: PCD and CVD diamond — guide for hard metals, glass, ceramic and composite machining.
Cutting Tool Coating Guide: TiN, TiAlN, AlTiN, TiCN, DLC
The right coating extends tool life 5-10×. Differences between TiN, TiAlN, AlTiN, TiCN and DLC, and when to use each.
2026 Tungsten Carbide Market: Price Trends and Export
What's happening in the 2026 tungsten carbide market? APT trends, China's supply policy, European demand and Türkiye's role.