Method of polishing a tungsten carbide surface

The invention is directed to a method for polishing a surface comprising tungsten carbide, comprising contacting a surface comprising tungsten carbide with an oxidizing agent, a polishing component, and a liquid carrier, and abrading at least a portion of the surface to polish the surface. The inven...

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Main Authors Spiro, Clifford, Steuer, George, Kaufman, Frank B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.04.2012
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Summary:The invention is directed to a method for polishing a surface comprising tungsten carbide, comprising contacting a surface comprising tungsten carbide with an oxidizing agent, a polishing component, and a liquid carrier, and abrading at least a portion of the surface to polish the surface. The invention further provides a method for reconditioning a workpiece comprising tungsten carbide. The invention also provides a cutting tool insert having a highly polished surface.