About Us
Basic Carbide specializes in custom-made tungsten carbide preforms in both Cobalt and Nickel grades, including our special
cobalt Wire EDM grade, BC-12C. We can produce a wide range of sizes and shapes of tungsten carbide products
to serve the needs of many industries, and we can manufacture almost any preform to meet your needs. Although our products are shipped as
preforms, we do offer centerless grinding and limited surface grinding as a service to our customers (upon explicit
request only - we subcontract these services, and do no grinding in-house). Even if we can not produce the item you are looking for, please
feel free to contact us, as we may know where to find it or who can make it, and we will be happy to refer you if we can.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified
Basic Carbide is now an ISO 9001:2000 certified company (see our ISO 9001:2000 Certificate).
This is just the latest step in our effort and commitment to provide the highest quality product and best possible delivery through the continual improvement
of our manufacturing processes. For more information, contact us at: bc-iso@basiccarbide.com
Capabilities
Large Preforms - Basic Carbide has the capability to produce preforms up to around 19 inches (48.26 cm) in diameter and up to around 24 inches
(60.96 cm) in length. Please note that the exact limits depend on the configuration of the part to be produced.
High Quantities - Basic Carbide has the capability to produce high-quantity runs of certain types of parts at our press plant. The configuration
and size of the part are the determining factors in whether a part is a candidate for mechanical pressing. Please note that tooling charges may apply if we do not
already have the appropriate tooling for the job.
Special Requests and Processing - Basic Carbide has the capability to perform special processing, such as installing soft plugs for tapping,
cobalt-treating surfaces to facilitate brazing, special sintering for Wire E.D.M. processing, and H.I.P. processing.
Custom Grades - Basic Carbide has the capability to produce custom grades when needed, but please note that a minimum quantity or total weight
will be required. We also occasionally have small supplies of leftover custom grade lots.
In addition to these capabilities, Basic Carbide provides a fast turnaround for quotes and can provide rush turnaround of parts for emergency situations (we are still
limited by the quality processes we must follow). We also have the flexibility to work with our customers in order to better serve their needs. For more
information on any of our capabilities, please contact our Sales Department at: sales@basiccarbide.com
Product Lines
Basic Carbide manufactures a wide variety of blanks for a wide variety of industries. Here is just a small sampling of some of the part types we make
and the industries we serve:
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Stock Items
Since Basic Carbide is primarily a custom shop, we do not have stock shelf items with the exception our nickel O-ring blanks. We do,
however, have a shelf with extra odds and ends (unwanted extras from previous orders, overruns, etc.) that we can search for a blank that may suit your needs. Please
contact our Sales Department for more information.
Scrap Recycling
Basic Carbide purchases hard carbide scrap and grinding sludge. Terms and conditions regarding volume, content
and contaminants apply. Please contact our Sales Department for more information.