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Tungsten carbide needle - a good helper in the medical field

Medical Pointed Tip Tungsten Carbide Needle are widely used in the medical field due to the fact that tungsten carbide is a material that has a number of advantages. High hardness is one of the distinguishing characteristics of tungsten carbide. With a hardness close to that of diamond, it is widely regarded as one of the hardest of engineering materials. This means that tungsten carbide resists scratching, abrasion and deformation, and maintains its shape and edge sharpness even under high load and high friction conditions. This hardness makes tungsten carbide ideal for cutting, piercing, cutting and grinding applications.
However, hardness is usually accompanied by brittleness, which makes the material susceptible to cracking or fracture. This introduces the concept of toughness. Toughness is the ability of a material to deform plastically without rupturing when subjected to impact or stress. Tungsten carbide is particularly good because it manages to achieve a balance between hardness and toughness. It is both hard and tough enough to deform on impact or bending without breaking. Also because of this property, tungsten carbide needles are widely used in the medical field.
Tungsten carbide needles are commonly used in minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy, endoscopy and arthroscopy, where precision and control are critical. Their rigidity and sharpness allow medical professionals to navigate through tissue and accurately perform delicate operations. Its tip is designed for precision and minimal tissue trauma. They are used in a variety of medical applications including injections, biopsies, suction procedures and surgery. The sharp and precise tips are designed to reduce patient discomfort and minimize tissue damage during these procedures, making them the preferred choice for healthcare providers and patients.