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Extremely hard design meets a long service life

Tungsten carbide files from PFERD TOOLS are extremely hard , which enables users to work on steel materials with a hardness > 54 HRC.

In conjunction with their wear resistance the impressive tungsten carbide files also offer a long service life.

Our range includes different shapes and versions tailored to a wide variety of workpiece geometries.

Where are tungsten carbide files used?

Tungsten carbide files are the preferred solution in mechanical engineering applications and in tool and mould-making .

They are suitable for a wide range of applications from deburring to sharpening tools as well as finishing and reworking .

All the benefits to you at a glance:

  • Extremely hard.
  • Wear resistance.
  • Long service life.
  • Suitable for use on steel and steel materials with hardness > 54 HRC and on materials that are difficult to machine, such as cast iron and nickel-based alloys.

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Convex tungsten carbide files

For working on flat and convex surfaces

Use flat, rectangular tungsten carbide files, convex in transverse and longitudinal direction, cut on one side.


Special features:

  • High surface quality.
  • The best results thanks to radial and convex cut pattern.


With chip breakers

PFERD TOOLS offers tungsten carbide files with and without chip breakers depending on the required result and the material you will be working on.

Tungsten carbide files with chip breakers are convex in the transverse direction and cut on two sides. One side has chip breakers. The version with chip breakers enables high stock removal .

Round tungsten carbide files

For working on concave shapes and for reworking internal radii

Use round tungsten carbide files with a circumferential cut.


Special features:

  • The unique tooth geometry ensures optimum results.
  • For 360º use: Mounting in the HMFH 51 R file holder enables the files to be moved about their own axis in 60º increments.

Holder for tungsten carbide files

For optimum file control, optimum filing results and simple tool changes we recommend that tungsten carbide files are used on the specially developed, reusable and ergonomically shaped file holders with ergonomic file handle.

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