The global tungsten carbide market is estimated to grow at a significant rate owing to the increasing demand for cemented carbide or hard metals across various end-use industries like aerospace, automotive, mining, oil & gas, and heavy machinery. Tungsten carbide is a chemical compound consisting of tungsten and carbon that exhibits high hardness, thermal conductivity, abrasion resistance, and stability at high temperatures making it suitable for application in wear-resistant products, cutting tools, abrasive products, dies & punches, and other metal forming components. The unique set of properties has positioned tungsten carbide as a preferred choice over other materials and is expected to drive its demand over the coming years.
Market Dynamics:
The global tungsten carbide market is driven by factors such as growing demand from the automotive industry for application in machining of engine components and hardware parts. Tungsten carbide tools offer superior wear resistance, rigidity, and higher machining speeds as compared to other materials. Additionally, rising demand for metal forming tools from the aerospace and defense industry also spurs the market growth. However, volatile prices of tungsten and concerns regarding substitution with newer materials hamper the market expansion. On the other hand, implementation of innovative manufacturing techniques and development of nano-grain cemented carbides are expected to provide significant opportunities in the forthcoming years.
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