Tungsten Carbide: Metals and Ceramics, Working as One
Strong and dense, you’d be forgiven for thinking that tungsten carbide is a metal. In reality, it’s a metal/ceramic hybrid, combining the properties of metals and ceramics into a material suitable for the toughest applications. This material uses 10% tungsten metal in order to hold it together. Tungsten carbide is a chemical compound made by […]
IPS Ceramics are Proud to Support Alsager Animals in Need
IPS Ceramics have donated £100 to Alsager Animals in Need, a charity dedicated to rehoming animals in need throughout the local area. IPS fundraises for local charities through our weekly Dress Down Friday. All participating employees donate £1 a week which is collated and saved until we have a full £100; this money is then […]
3 Reasons to Choose CNC Rapid Prototyping for Ceramic Components
At IPS Ceramics, we offer a rapid prototyping service for clients looking to develop new shaped supports (setters) for their firing or heat treatment processes. Using our CNC routers, we can either machine your own designs or create a bespoke design using our experienced in-house design team. But why should you choose CNC rapid prototyping […]