Copper Tungsten combines the strength, high density, and high melting point of Tungsten with the excellent electrical properties and good resistance against DC arcing of copper to form an unbeatable combination.
Copper Tungsten is generally sold in the 70W:30Cu grade. It is possible to purchase Copper Tungsten with different ratios. A higher Tungsten content would improve the corner wear at the expense of lower cutting stability and higher cost It is important to note that Copper Tungsten typically cuts only half as fast as Copper..