How is WOLFMET tungsten alloy produced?
WOLFMET tungsten alloy is produced by powder metallurgy techniques. This consists of mixing tungsten powder with other powders such as nickel, copper and iron, which act as binders. Once thoroughly blended, the powder is then pressed in a die. The compacted powder is still relatively soft and it is possible to carry out some basic machining to bring the pressing closer to the required finished shape. After this the pressing is placed in a sintering furnace which converts the powder into solid metal. The alloy can then be machined by conventional techniques.
Because of the extremely high melting point of tungsten (Approx. 3,300°C/5,970°F), it is not possible to produce WOLFMET heavy alloy by other metal-working methods (casting, extrusion, stamping etc.).

Is WOLFMET tungsten heavy alloy safe to handle?
There are no known health hazards involved in handling WOLFMET. However, normal precautions should be taken when machining heavy alloy. Our Health and Safety Data Sheet is available on request.

Does WOLFMET tungsten alloy conform to industry specifications?
WOLFMET tungsten alloy can be manufactured in accordance with the following specifications
AMS Mil-T-21014D
AMS 7725 B
DTD 900 4606
DTD 900 4613

How does WOLFMET tungsten alloy compare with other materials?
WOLFMET is non-toxic, clean to handle and structurally rigid, unlike lead
WOLFMET is easily machinable , in contrast to pure tungsten
WOLFMET has no known health risks and does not require licensing or special procedures for machining, as is the case with depleted uranium

Is WOLFMET tungsten alloy difficult to machine?
We will e-mail copies of our machining recommendations on request.