Tungsten Steel YW1

Tungsten steel, including YW1, is extremely hard, so it is suitable for cutting, drilling, and milling applications in CNC machining. The hardness contributes to longer tool life and better performance in machining operations. It has excellent wear resistance, ensuring the cutting tools maintain their sharp edges for extended periods. It has high strength and stiffness, providing stability and precision during CNC machining. Also, it has good heat resistance, allowing for high-speed machining without significantly degrading the cutting tool's performance.

It can deal with elevated temperatures generated during machining processes. While tungsten steel itself is highly durable, coatings such as TiN (Titanium Nitride) or TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride) can be applied to enhance tool life further and reduce friction. Despite its excellent properties, tungsten steel can be brittle. DEK is very careful in machining to avoid excessive tool deflection, which could lead to breakage. Proper machining parameters, including cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut, are optimized to maximize tool life and efficiency.