Hiroshima University Researchers Crack the Code for 3D Printing Tungsten Carbide, One of Industry's Hardest Materials
A Hiroshima University team used a hot-wire laser technique to 3D print defect-free tungsten carbide-cobalt exceeding 1,400 HV hardness, opening a path to cheaper, less wasteful production of cutting tools and industrial components.
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