Over 80 years, MicroMécanique has forged unique expertise in tungsten carbide machining. This exceptionally hard material requires expert machining skills and specific state-of-the-art machinery. Our engaged, diligent staff produce micromechanical tools and parts with micron-level precision, capable of withstanding the most demanding industrial environments.

Tungsten carbide (chemical symbol WC) is a compound of carbon and tungsten. Tungsten has the highest melting point (3,422°C) of all metals, the lowest vapour pressure, and the greatest tensile strength at a temperature above 1,650°C. Derived from the old Swedish name for ‘heavy stone’, tungsten is mainly used in the engineering industry, mostly in compounds or alloys like tungsten carbide. Tungsten carbide parts are hard enough to withstand the many stresses of intensive production environments and must be machined with ceramic or diamond tools. Parts made from WC have a high compression strength and good wear and oxidation resistance at high temperatures. Our customers appreciate the quality of the tools we produce, as they last much longer than treated steel parts.