Cemented
Carbide Mine Tools
Mining machines use cemented carbide mine tools. The
button bits slot into the head of the boring machine. The individual carbide
tips grate against the rock face and shuck off rock chips. Carbide alloys last
longer then steel alloys, are more corrosion resistant and withstand greater
amounts of heat. Some mining operations involve spraying water to keep down
dust and cool off the drill tips. Steel tips rust fast in this environment, so
carbide tips are used when possible.
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