Tungsten carbide is widely used for its excellent hardness and wear resistance, while 304 stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance, strength, and machinability. Joining these dissimilar materials requires careful control of the brazing process to achieve a reliable and clean joint.
In this customer case, tungsten carbide was vacuum brazed to 304 stainless steel using a Normantherm vacuum furnace. The vacuum environment helps minimize oxidation and contamination during heating, while precise temperature control supports proper filler-metal flow and consistent bonding between the carbide and stainless-steel surfaces.
This type of carbide-to-stainless-steel joining is suitable for cutting tools, wear-resistant components, precision tooling, and other industrial assemblies where reliable bonding and dimensional stability are important.
Normantherm provides customizable vacuum brazing furnace solutions for different materials, component sizes, and production requirements, helping manufacturers achieve controlled and repeatable brazing results.
