Product Information
Ferro-Tic® Highlights
Machinable in the annealed condition, hardenable up to 70 HRC.
Contains titanium carbide which is harder than tungsten carbide, providing excellent wear resistance.
Rounded carbides impart low coefficient of friction.
Lightweight (low density) compared to tool steels or cemented tungsten carbides.
7 different matrix formulations to provide desired properties in a variety of working environments.
All Ferro-Tic grades produced via hot isostatic pressing (HIP) which results in homogeneous, porosity-free material.
We stock a variety of sizes in our most popular grades for fast delivery.
High purity metal powders ready to be blended into a Ferro-Tic alloy
Steel-Bonded Carbide Components for Severe Wear Applications
Ferro-Tic is a family of steel and alloy-bonded carbides.
Extremely hard titanium carbide grains are uniformly distributed through a hardenable metal matrix. The result is a unique combination of high wear resistance, with heat or corrosion resistance, while still being readily machinable using conventional techniques.
Ferro-Tic outlasts conventional tool steels by up to 10X, while at the same time providing improved toughness over cemented tungsten carbide. In the annealed state, these unique materials are machinable by conventional machining methods, such as turning, milling and drilling. In the heat-treated state, they can achieve hardnesses up to 70 HRC.
High Wear Resistance and Lightweight
Superhard rounded titanium carbide grains impart high wear resistance and outstanding lubricity. These smooth, rounded grains are held firmly in place by steel or alloy matrix binders; each
specially formulated to provide such properties as toughness, resistance to heat, corrosion or other hostile environments. The TiC grains provide light weight, size stability and high hardness.
Ferro-Tic is less brittle and one half the weight of cemented tungsten carbides. Ultra-hard titanium carbide micrograins (3200 Vickers vs. 2400 for tungsten carbide) are uniformly distributed throughout a hardenable matrix alloy.
Ferro-Tic Data Sheets
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Grade
% Carbide (Vol.)
Matrix Alloy Type
Comments
45
Medium Alloy
Tool Steel
Excellent vibration damping in the annealed condition, excellent cryogenic properties. Replaces A-2 tool steel. Highly magnetic.
45
Hard Chrome
Tool Steel
For warm metalworking, drawing and forming. Replaces D-2 tool steel. Magnetic.
35
Impact
Resistant
Excellent impact strength and wear resistance. Replaces S-7 tool steel. Magnetic.
45
Martensitic
Stainless
High hardness with corrosion resistance of 400 series stainless steels. Magnetic.
41
Age Hardenable
Martensitic SS
Excellent corrosion resistance. Excellent size stability at elevated temperatures. Replaces 17-4 PH Stainless. Slightly magnetic.
42
Maraging
Steel
Combination of excellent transverse rupture strength, impact strength and corrosion resistance. Good thermal shock resistance. Magnetic.
40
Age Hardenable
Nickel Base
Excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance at high temperatures. Replaces Stellite™/Inconel™. Non-magnetic.
% Carbide (Vol.)
45
Matrix Alloy Type
Medium Alloy
Tool Steel
Comments
Excellent vibration damping in the annealed condition, excellent cryogenic properties. Replaces A-2 tool steel. Highly magnetic.
% Carbide (Vol.)
45
Matrix Alloy Type
Hard Chrome
Tool Steel
Comments
For warm metalworking, drawing and forming. Replaces D-2 tool steel. Magnetic.
% Carbide (Vol.)
35
Matrix Alloy Type
Impact
Resistant
Comments
Excellent impact strength and wear resistance. Replaces S-7 tool steel. Magnetic.
% Carbide (Vol.)
45
Matrix Alloy Type
Martensitic
Stainless
Comments
High hardness with corrosion resistance of 400 series stainless steels. Magnetic.
% Carbide (Vol.)
41
Matrix Alloy Type
Age Hardenable
Martensitic SS
Comments
Excellent corrosion resistance. Excellent size stability at elevated temperatures. Replaces 17-4 PH Stainless. Slightly magnetic.
% Carbide (Vol.)
42
Matrix Alloy Type
Maraging
Steel
Comments
Combination of excellent transverse rupture strength, impact strength and corrosion resistance. Good thermal shock resistance. Magnetic.
% Carbide (Vol.)
40
Matrix Alloy Type
Age Hardenable
Nickel Base
Comments
Excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance at high temperatures. Replaces Stellite™/Inconel™. Non-magnetic.