PUSHING KEY COMPONENTS TO NEW LIMITS

In automotive think hard,think Sandvik carbide solutions

yes,We Can

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The unique characteristicsof cemented carbide

Cemented carbide (WC) is one of

the most successful composite

engineering materials ever

produced. Its unique combination of

strength, hardness and toughness

satisfy the most demanding

applications.

The potential to vary cemented

carbide's composition ensures

material versatility.This allows the

creation of tailormade solutions to

component wear and failure

encountered in engineering and

domestic environments.

Combining Sandvik expertise

together with the unique properties

of cemented carbide ensures the

right solution for wear, deformation,

fracture and corrosion problems.

Sandvik partners with their

customers to create productivity

solutions in the most demanding

applications.

Harder than steelMore resistant thancermets

Sandvik Hard Materialsis your solutions

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More than 20 years of success pushing automotive key components to new

Some of the automotive projects supplied by Sandvik

In valve train

Roller, Floating Bushing, Bushing, Pin,Valve Lifter Plate,Valve Seat,Valve Guide Stop,Wear

Pad, Mechanical Transmitter

In high pressure pumps

Wear Washer, Valve Piston,Valve Ball,

Plunger, Cam Coupling

In turbochargers

Bushing,Axle

Cemented carbide is already successfully used in a variety of automotive applications such as fuel pumps, fuel injectors, compressors and valve trains

In injectors & common rails

Mechanical Transmitter,Actuator,Valve Piston, Solenoid Stop,Valve Needle,Valve Ball

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A wide range of propertiescustomized for your

Roller

Floating Bushing

Bushing

Pin

Valve Lifter Plate

Valve Seat

Valve Guide Stop

Wear Pad

Wear Washer

Mechanical Transmitter

Actuator

Valve Piston

Solenoid Stop

Valve Needle

Valve Ball

Axle

Plunger

Cam Coupling

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WearResistance

Thermo-mechanicalResistance

Examples ofprojects andprincipalrequirements

ImpactResistance

LowFriction

Tailored MagneticProperties

TailoredWeight

Stiffness/Compression Resistance

Corrosion/Oxidation Resistance

Sandvik engineers have worldwide experience in the automotive industry.

Let us find the tailormade solution to your productivity needs.

in automotive think hard,think Sandvik carbide solutions

yes,We Can

What is your new project?

What is your new requirement?

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One example of how our materials

challenge conventional thinking is

our unique ability to produce

components that fulfill all technical

requirements while being a fraction

of the size of a similar component

produced in steel.

Cemented carbide was not

commonly perceived as a

automotive material. In reality,

cemented carbide and cermets

offer a wide range of properties

making them very well suited for

the new challenges of the

automotive industry.

The unique and flexible composition of cemented carbide meets the needs

of a wide range of automotive applications.This allows Sandvik to supply

tailormade cemented carbidesolutions that meet specific part requirements.

Its properties of modern powder metallurgical production allows

large and economical series with the right

quality and tolerances.

Think hard, think small, think Sandvik carbide for

Consider cementedcarbide in the earlydesign stage of yourcomponent and seethe significantadvantages in cost,weight andefficiency

low friction coefficient,low energy losses

high hardness and high Hertz pressure, no surface damage

extreme working conditions,oxidation, corrosion & thermal resistance

high compressive strength / high rigidity,no high loads deformation

wear resistance,long product life

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The Sandvik Group, established in 1862and headquartered in Sandviken, is one ofSweden’s largest export companies withmore than 300 wholly owned subsidiariesand representation in 130 countries. TheGroup has annual sales of SEK 63 billion,with 39,000 employees. More than 90% ofsales are to customers outside Sweden.Sandvik is highly research oriented.Investments in R&D related to newproducts and processes amount toapproximately 4% of invoiced sales.

THE SANDVIK GROUPThe Sandvik Group’s operations are based on three core businessareas: Sandvik Tooling, Sandvik Materials Technology and SandvikMining and Construction. Sandvik Hard Materials, a part of SandvikTooling, supplies a wide range of cemented carbide products frommanufacturing plants around the world.

FULLY FINISHED TOOLSSandvik Hard Materials’ specialties include fully finished tools suchas carbide rotary cutters for the non-wovens industry, can toolingfor the can industry and rolls for the steel industry.

ENGINEERED COMPONENTSCemented carbide is often the only material that can satisfactorilywithstand wear in addition to deformation, impact, heavy load, highpressure, corrosion and high temperature. In this area, SandvikHard Materials provides the industry with carbide componentssuch as seal rings, bearings, pistons, valves and nozzles.

CEMENTED CARBIDE TOOL BLANKSSandvik Hard Materials supplies the toolmaking industry with blanksor semifinished products for cutting and forming metals, compositematerials, PCB industry, wood, bricks, concrete and rock. Tool blanksare available in the form of rods, saw tips, drill tips, discs and insertsin designs and dimensions based on industry standards.

SANDVIKHARD MATERIALSIN BRIEF

We reserve the right to change technical specifications without prior notice.For Material Safety Data Sheet information see www.sandvik.com/msds or call +46 26 261399

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Please find contact details onwww.hardmaterials.sandvik.com

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