Quick Facts

Headquarters: United States

Business Type: Manufacturer

Specialty: Near-net shape preforms and Stress-free EDM blocks

📦Products

Standard & Special Tungsten Carbide Rods

Custom Pre-formed Blanks

Stress-Free EDM Blocks

Mining & Drilling Compacts/Inserts

Rolling Mill Rings & Rolls

High-Pressure Pump Plungers

Rotary Edge Trimmers & Slitter Knives

Wear Parts (Nozzles, Valves, Bearings)

📌Why Choose Hydro Carbide?

Best For: Toolmakers needing complex “near-net” shapes to reduce grinding time, and industries (Energy/Defense) requiring high-reliability wear parts.

  • Near-Net Shape Preforms: Hydro Carbide excels at reducing your production costs before the material even reaches your facility. By machining carbide in its “green” (soft) state to your specific profiles, including tapers, steps, and threads, they deliver pre-formed blanks that require minimal stock removal. This significantly cuts down your diamond wheel wear and EDM machine time.
  • Proprietary Grades & “Stress-Free” EDM Blocks: For die makers, material stability is non-negotiable. Hydro Carbide utilizes a unique manufacturing system backed by university research to produce Stress-Free EDM blocks. These blocks are engineered to remain defect-free during the rigorous wire EDM process, preventing costly cracking or material failure. Additionally, they offer specialized grades like Ramet1® (10% sub-micron) for rotary tooling and HC-292, specifically formulated as a superior substrate for diamond coating applications.
  • Heavy Industry & Large Part Capability: Hydro Carbide has the pressing and sintering capacity to handle massive industrial components. They manufacture rings and rolls up to 12 inches in diameter and 20 inches long with 100% density. Whether it’s high-pressure pump plungers for the oil industry or heavy-duty mining compacts with high cobalt content (10-19%), they build parts designed to survive extreme impact and abrasion.
  • Technical Metallurgy & US-Based Agility: Hydro Carbide isn’t just a shop; it’s a metallurgical partner with a history of supplying the US Department of Defense. Their in-house engineering team provides expert failure analysis and grade selection, helping you formulate the best composition for your specific application. With a focus on service, they offer competitive lead times for special orders (typically 2-3 weeks) and maintain stock of standard rods in the USA for immediate delivery.

📩Contact & Ordering

Website: https://www.hydrocarbide.com/

Phone: 724-539-9701

Email: [email protected]

Service Regions: Global