Material Composition | Hard rock mining, abrasive environments | Industry Standard: High-Speed Steel (HSS) with 6% tungsten (ASTM A681) Our Base: Tungsten Carbide (WC) ≥ 92% (ASTM C24) Our Advanced: WC + 8% Cobalt binder (ISO 13678) | ▲ Base: 3x harder than HSS for longer tool life. ▲ Advanced: Enhanced toughness for complex rock formations. | Base/Advanced: Higher cost compared to HSS. |
Hardness | Deep drilling in granite/basalt | Industry Standard: 80 HRc (Rockwell hardness) Our Base: 90 HRc Our Advanced: 95 HRc (ASTM E18) | ▲ Base: 12.5% harder than standard for reduced wear. ▲ Advanced: 62.5% harder than standard for extreme durability. | Advanced: Slight brittleness risk in high-impact scenarios. |
Corrosion Resistance | Wet drilling environments (e.g., mines) | Industry Standard: Zinc-plated coating (ASTM B695) Our Base: PVD coating (ISO 3497) Our Advanced: CVD coating + WC substrate (ASTM C110) | ▲ Base: Withstands 200+ hours in saltwater (vs 50 hours for standard). ▲ Advanced: 500+ hours in acidic environments. | Advanced: Requires specialized coating processes, increasing lead time. |
Service Life | Continuous operation in quarries | Industry Standard: 100 hours (ISO 13399) Our Base: 200 hours Our Advanced: 300 hours (verified via ISO 13399) | ▲ Base: Doubles standard lifespan, reducing downtime. ▲ Advanced: 200% longer lifespan for high-throughput operations. | Higher upfront cost offsets long-term savings. |
Thermal Resistance | High-temperature drilling (e.g., geothermal) | Industry Standard: 500°C (ASTM E23) Our Base: 600°C Our Advanced: 700°C (ISO 13580) | ▲ Base: Operates 20% hotter than standard without deformation. ▲ Advanced: Maintains integrity at extreme temperatures. | Advanced: Requires specialized cooling systems for optimal use. |
Shock Resistance | Impact-heavy drilling (e.g., blast holes) | Industry Standard: 500 Nm impact tolerance (ASTM E436) Our Base: 800 Nm Our Advanced: 1,000 Nm (ISO 13685) | ▲ Base: 60% stronger than standard for harsh impacts. ▲ Advanced: 100% stronger than standard for explosive environments. | Advanced: Heavier design may require reinforced machinery. |