Cemented Carbide Cutting Tool

Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools: Tailored Toughness for Maximum Uptime

Stop settling for off-the-shelf tools that underperform. FOTMA delivers custom carbide cutting tools, engineered for extreme wear resistance and peak efficiency in the toughest industries. Get the precise tool you need, exactly how you need it – boosting your productivity and slashing downtime.

Your Challenge, Our Custom Solution:

• Unleash Tailored Performance: We understand that standard tools often fall short. That’s why Fotma specializes in customization. From the carbide tip to the steel shank, every aspect of your cutting tool is designed to your exact specifications.
• Two-Part Precision – Total Flexibility: Our tools are built smart:
  • Custom Carbide Tips: We formulate and shape the carbide tip for optimal hardness, wear resistance, and cutting geometry, perfectly matched to your material and application. Choose from a wide range of carbide grades and coatings.
  • Custom Steel Shanks: Engineered for superior rigidity and vibration damping. We tailor the shank dimensions, mounting features, and steel grade to ensure perfect fit and performance in your machinery.
• Welded for Strength, Crafted for Longevity: Our carbide tips are expertly welded to steel shanks, creating a robust, integrated tool that withstands extreme forces and demanding conditions. Benefit from the wear resistance of carbide precisely where you need it, backed by the strength and adaptability of steel.

Industries We Power – Where Toughness Meets Efficiency:

• Crushing & Mining: Crushers, shredders, grinders – conquer abrasive materials with tools built for relentless impact and wear.
• Woodworking & Forestry: Chipper knives, planer blades, logging tools – achieve clean, efficient cuts in timber, even hardwoods and abrasive composites.
• Quarrying & Stone: Stone cutting, shaping, and profiling tools engineered for durability against hard stone and dust.
• Recycling: Shredding and granulating tools for abrasive materials like tires, plastics, and construction debris.

Customization Highlights:

• Carbide Grade Selection: Choose the ideal carbide grade for your material – from high-wear resistance to impact toughness.
• Tip Geometry & Edge Prep: Optimized cutting angles, chip breakers, and edge treatments for your specific application.
• Coating Options: Boost performance with advanced coatings like AlTiN, DLC, or specialized diamond coatings.
• Shank Dimensions & Features: Custom lengths, diameters, mounting holes, and coolant channels for perfect integration with your equipment.
• Material Selection (Shank): Choose steel grades based on required strength, stiffness, and corrosion resistance.

Benefits – Custom Built for Your Bottom Line:

• Maximize Uptime: Tools engineered for extended life in harsh conditions mean less frequent changes and more production.
• Boost Efficiency: Optimized cutting geometries and material-specific carbide grades increase cutting speeds and feed rates.
• Reduce Waste & Costs: Longer tool life and precise cutting minimize material waste and tooling expenses.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Custom tools tackle unique applications and materials that standard tools can’t handle.

• Aerospace | Thomas Mitchell (USA)

How an aerospace procurement manager sourced 99.97% pure tungsten rods with custom specs and received delivery in half the expected lead time… Read Full Case Study

• Automotive | Marco Rossi (Italy)

How a car modification expert used custom CNC-machined tungsten alloy weights to fine-tune a vintage sports car’s handling—just in time for a major auto show… Read Full Case Study

• Electronics | Dr. Elena Carter (Canada)

How a semiconductor engineer replaced aluminum with MoCu heat sinks, improving thermal performance by 20°C while meeting aerospace-grade standards…  Read Full Case Study

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What material grades are available for cemented carbide cutting tools?

A1: The available grades include C2, C5, ZK10UF, and ZK30UF. These offer varying levels of wear resistance, toughness, and hardness for specific machining applications such as cast iron, carbon steel, and non-ferrous metals.

Q2: What are the main applications of these cutting tools?

A2: Cemented carbide cutting tools are ideal for rough turning, planing, semi-finishing, and high-precision drilling in materials like chilled cast iron, alloy steel, non-ferrous metals, and non-metallic substances.

Q3: Can these cutting tools be customized for specific requirements?

A3: Yes. The manufacturer supports customization based on client specifications, including drawing-based production for tailored dimensions and performance needs.

Q4: What is the advantage of using ZK10UF or ZK30UF grades?

A4: Both ZK10UF and ZK30UF are fine-grain tungsten carbide alloys that provide excellent wear resistance and high strength. They are specifically suited for hole machining in solid carbide tools.

Q5: Are these tools suitable for high-temperature or high-impact operations?

A5: Yes. The C5 grade, for instance, offers exceptional thermal shock resistance and impact strength, making it well-suited for heavy-duty or high-temperature environments.

Fotma Custom Carbide Cutting Tools – Tougher Tools, Smarter Solutions.