Tungsten Carbide Drawing Dies

Carbide Dies & Tooling

Tungsten Carbide Drawing Dies

Precision tungsten carbide drawing dies for wire, rod, tube, cable, and shaped-profile drawing applications.

Precision tungsten carbide drawing dies for wire, rod, tube, cable, and shaped-profile drawing applications.

Product Overview

Tungsten Carbide Drawing Dies are precision tooling components used to reduce and control the diameter or cross-section of metal wire, rod, tube, cable, and shaped profiles during drawing operations. Manufactured from cemented tungsten carbide, these dies provide excellent wear resistance, high compressive strength, and stable working dimensions for continuous production.

The polished carbide working bore helps reduce friction, improve surface quality, and support consistent dimensional control during drawing. Compared with conventional tool steel dies, tungsten carbide drawing dies generally provide longer service life and better resistance to abrasive wear in demanding wire and tube drawing applications.

KENIN Carbide manufactures custom tungsten carbide drawing dies, carbide die inserts, and wear-resistant drawing components according to customer drawings, material specifications, reduction requirements, and production conditions.

Applications

Tungsten carbide drawing dies are widely used in metal drawing and profile reduction processes where surface quality, dimensional accuracy, and long die life are required.

Typical applications include:

Wire drawing
Steel wire and stainless steel wire production
Copper and aluminum wire drawing
Rod and bar drawing
Tube and pipe drawing
Electrical cable and conductor manufacturing
Fastener wire preparation
Welding wire production
Shaped-profile and special-section drawing
Precision metal component manufacturing

Custom Manufacturing

KENIN Carbide manufactures custom tungsten carbide drawing dies according to drawings, samples, wire material, reduction requirements, and operating conditions. We can supply standard and non-standard carbide drawing die inserts for wire, rod, tube, cable, and shaped-profile drawing applications.

Custom options include carbide grade selection, die bore diameter, approach angle, bearing length, back relief angle, outer diameter, steel casing dimensions, tolerance, surface polish, and inspection requirements.

For an accurate quotation, please provide the drawing or sample, input and finished dimensions, workpiece material, drawing speed, lubrication condition, required quantity, die holder dimensions, and expected production volume.

Technical Specifications

The following technical specifications provide a carbide grade reference for this tungsten carbide product, including industry application, approximate ISO group, KENIN grade, binder content, grain size, density, hardness, transverse rupture strength, and typical applications. Final specifications can be customized according to drawings, working conditions, tolerance requirements, wear resistance, impact load, and service environment.

Product Tungsten Carbide Drawing Dies
Material Cemented tungsten carbide
Carbide Grade WC-Co cemented carbide grade selected according to wire material, reduction ratio, drawing speed, lubrication condition, and required service life
Hardness Selected according to carbide grade and drawing application
Density Selected according to carbide grade and mechanical performance requirements
Die Structure Solid carbide die, carbide die insert, or carbide drawing die with steel casing
Die Bore Round bore, shaped bore, stepped bore, tube drawing bore, or customized drawing profile
Approach Angle Customized according to material, reduction requirement, lubrication, and drawing process
Bearing Length Customized according to finished size, material type, and required surface quality
Back Relief Designed according to drawing process and finished product requirements
Surface Finish Precision ground, polished, lapped, or customized according to drawing requirements
Tolerance According to drawing and critical dimensional requirements
Dimensions Custom bore diameter, outer diameter, thickness, bearing length, working profile, and steel casing dimensions
Application Wire drawing, rod drawing, tube drawing, cable manufacturing, and shaped-profile drawing
Customization Available according to drawings, samples, material specifications, and operating conditions

Related Industries

Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Fastener Manufacturing, Steel Processing, Copper and Aluminum Processing, Electrical Components, Tube and Pipe Manufacturing, Welding Wire Production, Precision Metalworking

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tungsten carbide drawing dies be manufactured according to drawings?
Yes. KENIN Carbide can manufacture tungsten carbide drawing dies, carbide die inserts, and custom drawing tooling according to customer drawings, samples, 3D files, or detailed technical requirements. Bore diameter, approach angle, bearing length, outer diameter, carbide grade, surface finish, and steel casing dimensions can all be customized.
Can the drawing die bore and surface finish be customized?
Yes. The die bore profile, approach angle, bearing length, back relief, and surface finish can be customized according to the wire or tube material, reduction requirement, lubrication condition, drawing speed, and required product surface quality.
What information is required for a quotation?
Please provide the drawing or sample, input size, finished size, material type, required quantity, reduction ratio, drawing speed, lubrication condition, tolerance requirements, and die holder or steel casing dimensions. This information helps us recommend a suitable carbide grade and die geometry.
Why choose tungsten carbide drawing dies instead of tool steel dies?
Tungsten carbide drawing dies offer higher wear resistance, better dimensional stability, and longer service life in continuous drawing operations. They are particularly suitable for wire, rod, tube, cable, and shaped-profile production requiring consistent size control and surface quality.

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