Tungsten Carbide balls are manufactured in two standard material grades of C-1 and C-2. Nickel and other special grades are quoted upon request. (read more)

TiC balls are manufactured and finished by Hoover Precision Products, Inc. utilizing a high volume, efficient production process. The balls are coated in Safety Harbor, Florida by BryCoat, Inc. using a titanium carbide coating applied in a high temperature CVD process. (read more)

Like plastics and other non-metals, ceramic balls are available in a host of compositions and formulations. This data sheet covers many of the general properties shared by ceramic balls, and lists specific characteristics of different materials. (read more)

Industrial Tectonics Incorporated (ITI) offers the superior quality of a proprietary two piece welded construction technique that retains the high precision and fine finish of the balls at an OEM price. Tooling balls are used for machine setups and assembly placement and are ideal as permanent components of jigs and fixtures. The shank of the tooling ball is typically press fit into a hole. (read more)

Industrial Tectonics Incorporated (ITI) offers the superior quality of a proprietary welded construction technique that retains the high precision and fine finish of the balls at an OEM price. (read more)

Global Precision is proud to offer a large selection of sizes and grades of Zirconia Balls in both standard and metric. (read more)

We Make The Grade

General Carbide manufactures over 50 different grades of carbide at our facility in Greensburg, PA. Please visit our website to view General Carbide's grade specification sheets or to request a hard copy on line. (read more)

NEW! REVISED! This is a reference for designers and end users of tungsten carbide. It is a compilation of recommendations derived from practical experience, theoretical stress analysis, proven application engineering practices and modern manufacturing techniques. It will enable the reader to learn how best to utilize one of the most unique engineering materials available today. (read more)

Fixtureworks has expanded its lineup of workholding and fixturing components with the addition of a wide range of solid carbide, serrated and smooth gripper pads and inserts, which are easily replaceable within workholding and positioning devices. (read more)

Greenleaf offers a comprehensive line of carbide inserts. An industry pioneer in coated carbide, Greenleaf offers a wide variety of CVD-coated and PVD-coated grades. Greenleaf offers 25 carbide grades ranging from top-performing, sub-micron carbides for heat-resistant aerospace alloys to high-speed turning and milling grades for irons, stainless and alloy steels. (read more)